October 7th, 2024
Condo living in 2024 is about more than just space; it’s about the carefully curated amenities that turn buildings into communities. Gone are the days of a gym, party room, … [read more]
October 7th, 2024
Driving along the Fraser River toward New Westminster, one can see massive concrete columns rising from the waters below. A marvel of engineering, the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s … [read more]
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October 3rd, 2024
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says construction of new homes in Canada’s six largest cities rose 4% year-over-year during the first half of 2024, but housing starts were still … [read more]
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October 2nd, 2024
September 2024 Real Estate Market Insights Welcome to the September 2024 episode of the Presale Pulse, a real estate show brought to you by hosts Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer. … [read more]
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October 1st, 2024
Today, sustainable urban development is a key focus in the field of urban planning. At the heart of this movement are subdivision site layouts, which are not just visual representations … [read more]
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September 23rd, 2024
“Developers are facing continued challenges in reaching presale construction financing and bringing new housing to market. Market conditions are in Buyer’s Market territory across most asset classes and price discovery … [read more]
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September 5th, 2024
Pre-construction investments offer investors unique opportunities for significant returns, but they also come with their own set of risks and considerations. Pre-Construction Investments Pre-construction investments involve purchasing property before it … [read more]
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August 27th, 2024
Despite the fact that residential construction remains firmly under the thumb of higher interest rates, the annual pace of Canadian housing starts shot up unexpectedly by 16% in June, according … [read more]
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August 26th, 2024
August 2024 Fraser Valley Real Estate Market Insights Welcome to the August 2024 Fraser Valley Presale Pulse episode, a real estate show brought to you by hosts Suzana Goncalves and … [read more]
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August 23rd, 2024
When considering real estate investments, it’s crucial to compare different property types to determine which strategy aligns best with your goals and risk tolerance. Two popular niches in the Canadian … [read more]
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August 22nd, 2024
We recently published this year’s MLA Black Book, a biannual analysis of the presale real estate market in the Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley regions. Compiled by our Advisory team, … [read more]
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August 21st, 2024
August 2024 Greater Vancouver Real Estate Market Insights Welcome to the August 2024 episode of the Presale Pulse, a real estate show brought to you by hosts Suzana Goncalves and … [read more]
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August 20th, 2024
“Despite the increase in same-month absorptions in July compared to the previous month, developers continue to face significant challenges in bringing new product to market. This is particularly evident in … [read more]
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August 6th, 2024
The path to homeownership in Canada’s most expensive province is often a long and winding road. With the average B.C. home price sitting over $1,000,000, first-time homebuyers in British Columbia … [read more]
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August 6th, 2024
According to a report published last week by real estate sales and marketing firm MLA Canada, Metro Vancouver just saw “the largest release of inventory since mid-2022” in Q2, which … [read more]
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July 30th, 2024
There is a lot to love about a new build, including the latest in tech and design and being able to choose your finishes and features right from the start. … [read more]
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July 30th, 2024
A June 2024 Edge Realty Analytics report has highlighted some notable shifts in Canadian building permit and construction trends. In a surprising turn of events, Canada saw a significant increase … [read more]
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July 29th, 2024
As Vancouver’s housing prices continue their upward trajectory, the real estate landscape is undergoing significant shifts. For younger generations, particularly Generation Z and, soon, Generation Alpha, entering the housing market … [read more]
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July 24th, 2024
July 2024 Fraser Valley Real Estate Market Insights Welcome to the July 2024 Fraser Valley Presale Pulse episode, a real estate show brought to you by hosts Suzana Goncalves and … [read more]
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July 23rd, 2024
July 2024 Greater Vancouver Real Estate Market Insights Welcome to the July 2024 episode of the Presale Pulse, a real estate show brought to you by hosts Suzana Goncalves and … [read more]
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July 22nd, 2024
“With market headwinds persisting, abnormally soft (sub 20%) presale absorption has occurred for two consecutive months within new project launches; this is the first time that we have seen this … [read more]
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July 16th, 2024
In January of this year, our Advisory team made predictions around what 2024 might hold in the yearly MLA Intel Report. As we pass the halfway point of the year, … [read more]
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