Real Estate Intelligent

A quiet end to summer, with buyers still taking their time and rental activity picking up heading into fall. August brought just two presale launches and 76 new homes across Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, well below typical levels for the month. Early sales reached approximately 3%, while September is expected to remain quiet as developers continue to take a measured approach to new releases. Resale activity also remained soft, with sales sitting below ten-year seasonal averages and...

A quiet summer market, but strategic pricing is getting attention. July brought just three presale launches and 42 new townhomes across Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Despite the limited supply, same-month absorption reached 50%, the strongest result of 2026, as smaller releases and competitive pricing helped generate buyer activity. Resale told a different story, with sales pulling back after June’s stronger performance while inventory remained well above seasonal averages. Meanwhi...

A stronger resale market, but a cautious presale story. June brought the busiest month of presale supply so far this year, with five projects launching across Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Even so, buyer activity remained measured, with absorption continuing to trail historical norms as end users took their time making purchasing decisions. Meanwhile, the resale market showed encouraging signs. Sales strengthened in Greater Vancouver, inventory levels began to stabilize, and fewer ...

Concrete returns, but buyer urgency lags. May brought the first concrete presale launch of 2026, but buyer urgency has yet to follow. Absorption remained well below historical averages, resale inventory stayed elevated, and apartment product continued to lag across both Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. While affordability is improving and detached housing is showing relative strength, confidence remains the missing piece. On the rental side, supply continues to build. Four projects ...

April continued to reflect a highly selective spring market, with presale launches remaining limited, resale inventory elevated, and rental supply steadily building across Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. While townhomes continue to dominate new presale activity, overall launch volumes remain historically low as developers hold back larger condominium projects and buyers take a more cautious approach. At the same time, renters are benefiting from growing choice, competitive pricing, a...