August 2025

BC Presale Condos in 2025: Where Developers Are Offering the Best Incentives

The presale condo market in British Columbia has entered a new phase in 2025. After several years of limited supply and strong demand, higher interest rates and stretched affordability have slowed absorption rates across Metro Vancouver. Developers, eager to maintain momentum, are now rolling out a wave of incentives to attract buyers. For anyone considering a presale purchase, fall 2025 may present some...

Vancouver Real Estate in Fall 2025: Are Buyers Finally Gaining Leverage?

As we head into the fall of 2025, the Vancouver real estate market is showing early signs of a shift. After years of sellers holding the upper hand, a rise in active listings across Metro Vancouver suggests buyers may finally have more negotiating power. But does this mean prices will soften, or are we simply seeing a seasonal adjustment? Mortgage & Interest Rates The Bank of Canada’s recent...

Canadian Real Estate Update – August 20, 2025

Vancouver Resale Momentum Builds as Rate Cuts Loom This week the Vancouver real estate market is showing signs of renewed momentum, particularly in resale condos and townhomes, as buyers anticipate further Bank of Canada rate cuts this fall. Presale activity remains selective, with developers relying on incentives to move inventory. Across North America, housing affordability continues to be a defining...

Purpose-Built Rentals in BC: The Next Big Investment Opportunity?

🏘️ Rising Demand, Shifting Strategy British Columbia’s real estate market in 2025 is at a crossroads. While homeownership remains the Canadian dream, the realities of persistent affordability challenges, population growth, and mortgage stress testing have created a major shift in demand: rental housing is no longer a secondary option—it’s a necessity. And within the rental segment,...

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