MLA Intel 2026: Understanding the Current Real Estate Landscape

We are pleased to present the MLA Intel 2026 report, our annual deep dive into Metro Vancouver’s residential real estate market. This latest edition reflects on the year that was, examining the conditions that shaped presale, resale, and rental activity in 2025, while offering forward-looking
A Year of Pre-sale Bounce Back
Market Insights
A Year of Pre-sale Bounce Back
4 years
Real estate in the Lower Mainland has experienced quite the year so far. The pandemic combined with record-low mortgage rates resulted in a spike in sales. Prior to this, many homebuyers had been sitting on the sidelines. Today, however, many are rushing to get into the market. While construction
Does Government Intervention Cool Markets?
Market Insights
Does Government Intervention Cool Markets?
4 years
The Real Estate Intelligent interview series features BC’s most prolific professionals shaping the local real estate industry. AN INTERVIEW WITH SCOTT GINGLES, FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR, NEST MORTGAGE Part 5 of 5: Government B-20 was devised in 2016 with the intention of cooling the market
A Reshaping in Store for Langley's Market Activity
Market Insights
A Reshaping in Store for Langley's Market Activity
4 years
The MLA Canada Spotlight Series is designed to deliver actionable intelligence into the residential real estate market. This report series is to provide insight into the up-and-coming marketplace for homebuyers, developers, and real estate industry professionals alike, offering a comprehensive
Langley's Vision for the Future
Market Insights
Langley's Vision for the Future
4 years
The MLA Canada Spotlight Series is designed to deliver actionable intelligence into the residential real estate market. This report series is to provide insight into the up-and-coming marketplace for homebuyers, developers, and real estate industry professionals alike, offering a comprehensive
Inflation Speculation in Vancouver's Real Estate
Market Insights
Inflation Speculation in Vancouver's Real Estate
4 years
The Real Estate Intelligent interview series features BC’s most prolific professionals shaping the local real estate industry. AN INTERVIEW WITH SCOTT GINGLES, FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR, NEST MORTGAGE Part 2 of 5: Interest Rates With speculation brewing in the media and real estate industries
Langley Offers Adventure-Rich Amenities
Market Insights
Langley Offers Adventure-Rich Amenities
4 years
The MLA Canada Spotlight Series is designed to deliver actionable intelligence into the residential real estate market. This report series is to provide insight into the up-and-coming marketplace for homebuyers, developers, and real estate industry professionals alike, offering a comprehensive
Vancouver: Forever Blue Chip Real Estate
Market Insights
Vancouver: Forever Blue Chip Real Estate
4 years
Though real estate is well known for its fluctuating market cycles, there are some things that never change —including the desirability of Vancouver's urban spaces. Resilient for the last two decades against obstacles, including the global recession of 2008 when things seemed especially bleak, there
Langley: A Tale of Two Districts
Market Insights
Langley: A Tale of Two Districts
4 years
The MLA Canada Spotlight Series is designed to deliver actionable intelligence into the residential real estate market. This report series is to provide insight into the up-and-coming marketplace for homebuyers, developers, and real estate industry professionals alike, offering a comprehensive