2026

A look at the latest trends in Vancouver's presale condo and townhome market, including new project launches, pricing trends, and what buyers should know right now.

The Market Outlook for 2026 Is Clearer Now As we settle into 2026, the housing market in British Columbia is showing signs of stability. But that doesn’t mean it’s booming. Instead, experts are calling it a year of subdued activity. Both buyers and sellers are being cautious, waiting to see how interest rates, inventory, and broader economic trends play out. While we’re not in a full downturn,...

Why This Conversation Matters in 2026 In a time when many British Columbians are feeling the weight of high interest rates, declining home values, and economic uncertainty, some voices in the real estate industry are sounding out of touch. There’s growing criticism that the way real estate professionals talk about the market doesn’t align with what people are actually experiencing on the...

Why 2026 Property Assessments Matter Right Now If you’re a homeowner in British Columbia, you may have noticed something unexpected in your 2026 property assessment notice — your home’s assessed value may have dropped. This isn’t just a number on paper. It signals a clear shift in the housing market across the province. These assessments are based on market conditions as of July 1 of the...

Why 2026 Mortgage Renewals Are a Big Deal in BC In 2021, thousands of BC homeowners secured record-low mortgage rates, often under two percent. As those five-year fixed terms come up for renewal in 2026, the situation has changed dramatically. Current interest rates are hovering between five and six percent, which could mean hundreds or even thousands of dollars more in monthly payments. For...

The Vancouver Condo Market Is Quietly Shifting For years, buyers trying to buy a condo in Vancouver faced rising prices, intense competition, and little room for negotiation. That landscape has now changed. As we move into 2026, the data is pointing to a rare window where condo buyers finally have leverage. Prices have softened, inventory has grown, and borrowing costs have started to ease....

What Is BC Builds? BC Builds is the provincial government’s bold new initiative launched in late 2023 and rolling out rapidly across 2024–2026. Its mission? To deliver thousands of new homes for middle-income earners, especially in urban centers like Greater Vancouver. Government’s Mission: Affordable, Middle-Income Housing Unlike previous efforts focused primarily on low-income housing, BC...

Metro Vancouver Sales Hit Historic Lows In a year that defied market expectations, the Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reported that 2025 marked the lowest annual home sales total in over two decades. Just 23,800 properties were sold across the region, representing a 10.4% drop from 2024 and nearly 25% below the 10-year average of 31,625. “This year was one for the history books,” said Andrew...