November 2025 Presale Report: Launch Activity Rises, Yet Sales Stay Subdued

“ October is historically the second busiest time for new presale launches aside from the Spring. Although we saw six new projects come to market, the absorption and general level of interest is well below long term averages. Even with another 0.25% rate cut in October, there has been little change
Right-Sizing Your Home
8 years
Are you one of the millions who have right-sized in recent years? Regardless of what is motivating you to consider buying a new home — financial motives, the decision to start a family, or just the fact that you no longer require a home full of rooms that never get used — right-sizing is about
Foreign Buyers Tax - Condo Sales Remain Strong
8 years
In August 2016, the Province of British Columbia introduced a 15 per cent foreign buyers tax as a way to cool demand for Metro Vancouver real estate. Although the market was starting to cool from its peak in the spring, the tax had the largest impact in the single family market and the upper end of
Understanding Your Strata
8 years
Now that you are in the market for a condo or townhome, it is important to understand strata fees and the homeowner benefits. Plan Your Finances and Stay Informed The strata fee is a regular monthly expense you share with everyone in your building, find out the payment date and plan your finances
Intelligent Condo Space Shopping
9 years
Without a doubt, Vancouver has become one of the world’s most prestigious real estate destinations. With climbing population trends, scarcity of land, and limited supply of housing, local builders and homeowners have become more creative and intelligent in maximizing every square foot of their homes
Family Condo Living - Downsizing to Upgrading
9 years
Our city is home to some of the world’s best developers, architects and interior designers. As the babyboomer demographic heads into retirement and their children start their own families, we have seen a major change in market demand for larger family sized condominiums. In fact, there are now
Translink Prepares for the Evergreen SkyTrain
9 years
The 11-kilometre long Evergreen Extension will bring the entire SkyTrain system up to a total of 79.6 kilometres throughout Metro Vancouver. Residents living in Coquitlam, Port Moody and Burquitlam will have access to frequent SkyTrain services, connecting to Lougheed Town Centre Station in under 15
Gauging the Investment Potential of a Neighbourhood
9 years
The never-ending conversation around the hot Vancouver real estate market makes it difficult for one not to be tempted to participate. The increasing home prices continue to add fuel to the fire for many surrounding markets in the Metro Vancouver area piquing the interest of many who may not be your
Presale Real Estate 101
9 years
In Metro Vancouver, buying presale is an excellent option for those in the market for a home. Presale allows you to purchase a home prior to it being move-in ready, frequently before construction has begun. Typically, presale offers you the ability to choose a home with a layout style and number of
2016 Mid-Year Market Review
9 years
With rumors of the real estate market taking a down turn recently, let’s take a look at what has happened so far in Greater Vancouver as we reach the yearly half way mark. Although many predicted the market would soften in 2016 that has not been the case. Since the start of 2016, sales activity and