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]
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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June 19th, 2024
Welcome to the June 2024 episode of the Presale Pulse, a real estate show brought to you by hosts Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer. Watch the video to understand the … [read more]
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June 18th, 2024
OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in May climbed 10% compared with April, helped by gains in Montreal and Toronto. The housing … [read more]
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June 18th, 2024
June 2024 Fraser Valley Real Estate Market Insights Welcome to the June 2024 Fraser Valley Presale Pulse episode, a real estate show brought to you by hosts Suzana Goncalves and … [read more]
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June 12th, 2024
This spring’s presale market in the Lower Mainland has left many in the industry disappointed, with lacklustre activity and a palpable sense of uncertainty. However, the recent announcement from the … [read more]
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June 11th, 2024
Over the past year, the development industry across Canada has slowed down significantly, and the high cost of borrowing has often been cited as one of the biggest culprits. Experts … [read more]
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June 11th, 2024
Great-West Life’s real estate division had wanted to purchase the site on Robson Street in downtown Vancouver for some time, so when they heard that it had gone into foreclosure, … [read more]
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June 10th, 2024
“As we transition into the summer season, presale launch activity remains high – with 19 projects and over 2,200 units coming to market in May. Even so, urgency amongst buyers … [read more]
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June 7th, 2024
Burnaby’s market has been dynamic for some time now, with fluctuating sales, rising prices and increased inventory. Despite high interest rates, it’s currently alive with activity, particularly for condominium product. … [read more]
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May 27th, 2024
Welcome to the May 2024 episode of the Presale Pulse, a real estate show brought to you by hosts Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer. Watch the video to understand the … [read more]
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