March 2025

Tariffs, Trade Wars, and the Price of a 2×4: How Global Economic Tensions Could Undermine Vancouver’s Construction Pipeline

How do global tariffs, U.S.-China tensions, and disrupted trade routes impact the price of lumber and housing affordability in Vancouver? A look at the hidden costs of geopolitical conflict on local real estate. When people think about housing prices in Greater Vancouver, their minds go straight to demand: foreign buyers, interest rates, immigration, or investor speculation. Rarely do we pause to...

Trump, Populism & Cross-Border Capital: Will U.S. Political Turbulence Drive More American Investment into Vancouver Real Estate?

Trump, Populism & Cross-Border Capital: Will U.S. Political Turbulence Drive More American Investment into Vancouver Real Estate? Politics Doesn’t Stop at the Border In real estate, location is everything—but lately, politics is proving to be just as critical. With the 2024 U.S. election looming large and Donald Trump leading in many Republican polls, investors across North America...

The Never-Ending Hoop Jump: Vancouver’s Building Bylaws Are Driving Developers to the Brink

Vancouver is renowned for its breathtaking skyline and commitment to sustainability, but behind the polished exterior lies a reality that’s frustrating developers to no end. Building new homes in Vancouver has become an uphill battle, thanks to an ever-evolving maze of city bylaws, environmental mandates, and stringent building codes. While these changes are meant to align with progressive goals like...

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