October 20th, 2025
Yulia Khlebnikova went shopping for her first home this past summer and found the Metro Vancouver market to be “pretty calm” and “not very active.” “We didn’t have many competitor … [read more]
October 15th, 2025
“September saw zero new launches as upcoming projects took the time for extended previews to garner interest and adjust pricing. The 0.25% rate cut we saw in September has yet … [read more]
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October 6th, 2025
Multi-use properties, where residential, commercial, retail, or even industrial functions are combined within a single building or site, have become increasingly attractive to investors. They offer diversified revenue streams, resilience … [read more]
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October 2nd, 2025
Canada’s housing market displayed mixed signals in August. While the longer-term six-month trend in housing starts rose 1.6% to 267,259 units, reflecting steady underlying demand, the monthly seasonally adjusted annual … [read more]
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October 1st, 2025
Mixed-use projects are no longer experiments on the edges of planning policy; they are the centrepiece of how cities and suburbs are being reshaped. Modern design trends involve ensuring that … [read more]
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September 23rd, 2025
Master-planned communities (MPCs) are increasingly attracting attention from investors seeking to diversify real estate portfolios. Beyond traditional homeownership models, these communities offer rental opportunities that provide both stability and growth … [read more]
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September 22nd, 2025
Across Canada, demand for master-planned communities is being driven less by the housing product itself and more by the amenities that create convenience, livability, and long-term value. Amenities : A … [read more]
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September 22nd, 2025
September 2025 Real Estate Market Insights Step into the September 2025 edition of Presale Pulse, where hosts Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer break down the latest market conditions across Greater … [read more]
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September 17th, 2025
Master-planned communities (MPCs) have increasingly become more than just clusters of homes. They are emerging as holistic ecosystems that integrate sustainable practices, technological advancements, and thoughtfully designed public spaces. Developers … [read more]
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September 16th, 2025
When evaluating real estate investment opportunities in suburban and urban fringe markets, considering the distinctions between master-planned communities and conventional subdivisions is critical. While both options offer potential for residential … [read more]
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September 15th, 2025
Suburban growth has historically been associated with incremental development, where subdivisions appeared one after another with little coordination beyond basic zoning rules. That approach often left buyers with limited housing … [read more]
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September 10th, 2025
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says growth in overall housing starts was flat during the first half of the year compared with 2024, though there were significant regional differences. The … [read more]
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September 10th, 2025
“August was extremely quiet in the presale market. With summer coming to a close and the odds of a rate cut climbing for the September meeting, we are optimistic that … [read more]
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September 3rd, 2025
For buyers and investors alike, preconstruction real estate offers more than just a chance to enter the market before prices rise; it also opens the door to strategic customization. The … [read more]
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August 27th, 2025
A key real estate strategy with the potential to combine capital appreciation, lower entry costs, and flexible timelines is buying early in preconstruction developments. While this approach is not without … [read more]
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August 26th, 2025
Canada’s housing market continued to show resilience in July, as new construction activity picked up across the country. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) reported that the annual pace of … [read more]
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August 26th, 2025
After years of outsized demand, Metro Vancouver’s presale housing market has slowed to a pace not seen in over a decade. According to real estate sales and marketing company MLA … [read more]
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August 25th, 2025
August 2025 Real Estate Market Insights Step into the August 2025 edition of Presale Pulse, where hosts Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer, joined this month by Okanagan partner Taylor Musseau, … [read more]
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August 18th, 2025
The summer has been very quiet in the presale market. The July 30 interest rate hold by the Bank of Canada added little relief for homebuyers as the promised lower … [read more]
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August 13th, 2025
The presale market across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley may appear quiet on the surface, but for savvy investors and future homeowners, now could be an ideal time to … [read more]
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August 11th, 2025
July 2025 Real Estate Market Insights Step into the July 2025 edition of Presale Pulse, where hosts Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer provide you with a comprehensive look at where … [read more]
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August 5th, 2025
Pre-construction condo purchases offer investors and homebuyers unique advantages, such as price appreciation before occupancy, modern layouts and extended timelines for financing, but they also come with risks and a … [read more]
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