2025

There is a quiet but significant shift underway in the Canadian real estate market. For years, investors focused heavily on pre-sale condos as the primary way to participate in urban growth. Now, the momentum is turning toward purpose-built rentals, industrial assets, and alternative housing formats. In Greater Vancouver, where affordability, policy pressure, and high financing costs have changed the...

Canada’s economy is starting to look shaky again. Between global trade tensions, slowing exports, and a softer Canadian dollar, there’s growing concern that the country could be heading into a mild recession. And while those headlines might feel distant from the housing market, for Vancouver real estate, they matter more than most people think. The Warning Signs Are There The latest...

For the first time in nearly three years, Canadians can breathe a little easier when checking mortgage rates. After a long stretch of painful renewals and unaffordable monthly payments, lenders across the country are quietly lowering rates — and buyers in Vancouver are beginning to feel it. The market may not be booming yet, but the tone has changed. Conversations that used to begin with “we’re...

Canada’s population boom has been one of the strongest economic forces of the past five years. Record immigration helped keep the economy afloat during pandemic recovery and filled major labour shortages. But it has also intensified one problem: housing demand that far outpaced supply, especially in cities like Vancouver. Now the federal government is taking notice. Ottawa has signalled that...

The latest data from CMHC shows that housing starts in British Columbia have fallen sharply in 2025, marking the first sustained slowdown since the pandemic. Across Metro Vancouver, construction of new homes — especially condos and purpose-built rentals — is trending lower than last year. That wouldn’t normally raise alarms, but this time it’s happening right as interest rates begin to fall and...

Trade tensions are back, and they’re closer to home than most Canadians realize. Last week, the U.S. abruptly terminated trade negotiations with Canada after a political dispute involving Ontario’s government advertising. It sounds minor, but the consequences could be major. With cross-border talks frozen and retaliatory tariffs being hinted at, economists are warning of a new wave of economic...

If you thought the latest rate cut was the end of the story — think again. After trimming the overnight rate to 2.50% in September, many analysts now believe the Bank of Canada isn’t done yet. Forecasts from major banks, including CIBC and TD, suggest the policy rate could drop to around 2.25% — or even lower — by mid-2026. That’s a bold call. And it could reshape the real estate landscape...

The Bank of Canada finally hit the brakes — again. On September 17, 2025, the central bank cut its key overnight rate by another 25 basis points, bringing it down to 2.50%, marking the third cut since spring. For Vancouver’s real estate market — where affordability remains stretched beyond reason — this move couldn’t have come soon enough. But the big question now is: will this actually help...

In every real estate cycle, there is quiet chatter about assignment deals. Some buyers see them as a shortcut to skip years of waiting on a presale, while others view them as a warning sign. In 2025, with higher interest rates and shifting prices, assignment listings have become increasingly common across Brentwood, Coquitlam, and Surrey. But what exactly is an assignment sale, and when can it be an...

Presale condos in Vancouver have long been marketed as a way to “lock in today’s price for tomorrow’s home.” But while presales can offer flexibility and opportunity, they also carry unique risks — especially when it comes time to complete. Many buyers assume that if they cannot close, the worst case is losing their deposit. The reality is more serious. Developers have legal rights to pursue...