Rate Hold Meets Buyer's Market: Why Vancouver's Window Is Open Right Now
Posted on Jul 14, 2026 in Real Estate
Tomorrow, July 15, the Bank of Canada is widely expected to leave its overnight rate unchanged at 2.25% — the sixth consecutive hold since the cutting cycle wrapped up last October. The headlines will read "no change," and most people will shrug and move on. That's exactly the mistake.
A hold is not a non-event. It's confirmation that the cost of bo...
The Government Just Blinked: What Ottawa's Condo Buyout Means for Vancouver's Broken Market
Posted on Jun 30, 2026 in Real Estate
When a government steps in to bulk-buy unsold condos from private developers, that's not a housing strategy — that's a distress signal. And last week, Ottawa gave one of the loudest signals we've seen in years.
The federal government, in partnership with BC Housing, announced it will purchase more than 2,200 completed but vacant condo units across M...
Three Days. Two Deadlines. One Market Watching Nervously. — June 28, 2026
Posted on Jun 29, 2026 in Real Estate
In three days, July 1, 2026, two things happen simultaneously that every Canadian real estate watcher should have on their radar.
First: the formal CUSMA review begins. Six years after the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement took effect, the three parties are obligated under Article 34.7 to sit down and assess how the deal is working. If they agree in writ...Builders Alert: Upper Lonsdale North Vancouver (City Lot)
Posted on Jan 03, 2026 in Real Estate
Prime Lot for Sale in Upper Lonsdale | Build New in North Vancouver.
This is a rare opportunity to purchase a buildable lot for sale in Upper Lonsdale, North Vancouver—one of the city’s most sought-after residential neighbourhoods.
Whether you’re a custom home buyer, builder, or long-term investor, this Upper Lonsdale lot offers exceptional upside in...
See What People Are Saying About The NEW Capilano Mall Proposal; 3100 Homes
Posted on Jan 25, 2025 in Real Estate
A comprehensive redevelopment is set to transform the North Shore as Capilano Mall undergoes a significant reimagining. The proposal, spearheaded by QuadReal Property Group, outlines the creation of over 3,000 residential units spread across eleven towers ranging from 12 to 40 storeys. The 16.5-acre site will also feature a 1.5-acre public park and...
Good Luck Predicting Vancouver Real Estate In 2025
Posted on Jan 25, 2025 in Real Estate
As we step into 2025, B.C.'s real estate market faces a mix of promise and uncertainty. Politically, the departure of Justin Trudeau from federal leadership marks a significant shift, with a possible Conservative victory in the upcoming election poised to reshape housing policies and immigration levels. This potential change could have profound imp...