January 2025 Presale Report: Market Lows and Steady Strides

"The holiday months are typically quiet as sales galleries close and kids are off for Winter Break. This year was no exception, and it shows in the data. As we enter a new year in the presale space, developers remain challenged with the same themes from last year – mainly high costs to deliver and
Lower Rates, Higher Stakes: Five Things to Expect in Q4 and Beyond
3 months
The Bank of Canada solidified its position on quantitative easing with a third consecutive rate cut in September, trimming the benchmark rate by a quarter-point to 4.25%. As we move further into fall, the stakes are higher than ever, with both buyers and sellers navigating a market shaped by ongoing
Living History: Exploring the Charm and Community of Commercial Street
3 months
Commercial Street, a two-block strip just south of Trout Lake, holds a genuine Vancouver community with history and soul. Alive with local businesses, eateries, galleries, and artistic makers, this East Vancouver nook is a vibrant neighbourhood brimming with creative energy. It’s rare to find new
Key Housing Regulations Impacting BC’s Real Estate Landscape Right Now
3 months
As we transition into the busy fall real estate market, the importance of staying informed about key policy updates that could impact the housing landscape is top of mind. Over the past few months, several important changes were introduced at all levels of government, with a lot of attention drawn
September 2024 Trending Topic: Okanagan Market Update
3 months
In the September edition of the Presale Pulse Trending Topic, we're speaking with Taylor Musseau, EVP and Partner in the MLA Okanagan office, about the current state of the Okanagan real estate market. Despite a quieter year in Kelowna, there have been notable developments including the re-launch of
September 2024 Presale Pulse
3 months
September 2024 Real Estate Market Insights Welcome to the September 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 latest macroeconomics, presale, and resale trends over the last 30 days affecting
MLA Project Book 2024
4 months
Fall 2024: Projects to Watch The project book is a comprehensive round-up of all the must-know projects across the Lower Mainland as we head into the busy fall season. Download the MLA Project Book 2024 below. Download Project Book Looking Forward: Gratitude for Your Partnership On behalf of the
Fall Market Forecast: What Homebuyers Need to Know
4 months
As the real estate market shifts from the quiet summer months to a bustling fall, homebuyers in the Lower Mainland are presented with a mixed outlook. The summer of 2024 was characterized by subdued activity, with both homebuyers and investors remaining cautious amid market uncertainties. However
Fraser Valley August 2024 Presale Pulse
5 months
August 2024 Fraser Valley Real Estate Market Insights Welcome to the August 2024 Fraser Valley Presale Pulse episode, a real estate show brought to you by hosts Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer. Watch the video to understand the latest macroeconomics, presale, and resale trends over the last 30