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New listings outpaced sales across Greater Vancouver last week, exposing buyer sensitivity to price and carrying costs. What that means for Vancouver, Fraser Valley and nearby markets.

April 29 snapshot: Metro Vancouver is seeing stronger absorption with sales picking up. Townhomes are showing price resilience while condominiums remain price-sensitive. The Bank of Canada pause supports activity, but macro risks could alter the path of rates.

Rising household debt and higher living costs are pushing more British Columbians to tap home-equity lines of credit (HELOCs). Understand how HELOCs work, the risks that can lead to a lender calling your loan, and practical steps Vancouver and Fraser Valley homeowners can take to protect their property and finances.

A BC Supreme Court decision ordering more than $1.8 million in damages over a 2019 Metrotown security incident underscores legal, reputational and financial risks for mall owners, landlords and property managers across Greater Vancouver.

Greater Vancouver’s condo market has shifted in favour of buyers, while single-family segments remain uneven. Here’s what BC buyers, sellers and investors should do this spring to protect value and capture opportunities.

A recent Statistics Canada study showing large-scale corporate ownership of detached homes in Ontario signals a trend that British Columbia buyers, sellers and landlords must watch. Here’s how institutional buying could affect Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, and three concrete steps you can take now.

April 21 data for Metro Vancouver shows supply being released faster than buyers can absorb it, with a sales-to-new-listings ratio (SNLR) of 18.37%. Condos are outperforming detached homes and townhomes — here’s what buyers, sellers and investors in BC should do next.

A Vancouver-area condo owner was fined $200 for charging his electric vehicle from a parking‑lot outlet. A Civil Resolution Tribunal decision found the strata didn’t follow proper procedure, but a later electrical report led the strata to legally ban charging from those sockets.

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup bringing a surge of visitors, Airbnb is offering a $1,000 host bonus for listings booked during the tournament. BC landlords and investors should weigh short-term gains against local rules, enforcement risks and long-term rental market impacts.

West Side and West Vancouver have seen decade-long price declines while Eastside and Fraser Valley communities surge — what this means for BC buyers, sellers and investors.

Metro Vancouver sees a short-term rebound: 311 new listings, 71 sales (SNLR 22.8%). Townhomes lead demand while condos face abundant supply — practical steps for buyers, sellers and investors.

Developers in the Vancouver region are packaging unsold condo blocks for bulk sale, prompting meaningful discounts and new opportunities — but also signalling shifts in future supply. Here’s what buyers, sellers and landlords should consider.

Metro Vancouver saw 179 new listings and 110 sales on April 17, producing a sales-to-new-listings ratio of 61.45%. Condos led the rebound while townhomes and detached homes showed resilience — a sign that realistic pricing is driving activity across Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

Two recent Canadian stories — a Vancouver-area neighbour inheriting a long-time friend’s home and a Langley case over competing written and digital wills — underline why clear, legally valid estate planning matters for BC homeowners, landlords and investors.

Developers in other provinces are using 1% down payment schemes, rent-to-own and rent incentives to move inventory. Vancouver and Fraser Valley buyers, sellers and landlords should watch how these tactics could reshape local pricing, vacancies and negotiation leverage.

Metro Vancouver recorded 302 new listings and 169 sales on April 16 (SNLR 56%), with townhomes and higher-priced segments showing stronger demand.

The Canadian Real Estate Association trims its 2026 sales outlook and flags subdued recovery. What this national picture means for Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and BC landlords, buyers and investors.

National price declines have slowed, but higher interest rates and heavy condo supply in Metro Vancouver mean BC’s market is patchy. Here’s how buyers, sellers and landlords can navigate the spring market.

The provincial government has stepped in to approve West Vancouver’s Ambleside Centre plan — allowing up to 16-storey buildings in parts of the waterfront centre — after the local council deadlocked. Here’s what this means for buyers, sellers, landlords and investors across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

A rebound in the sales-to-new-listings ratio on April 10 signals a shift toward selective absorption in Greater Vancouver. Transactions are increasing where asking prices match market reality.