August 2026 Real Estate Market Insights

August 2026 Real Estate Market Insights Hosts Brittany Reimer and Alan He welcome Ashley Judd to The Pulse as a regular member of the team, filming from Westview Townhomes in Central Coquitlam. As summer winds down, July delivered a mixed market: presale supply remained limited but strategically
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
10 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
10 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
Federal Funding & Transit Oriented Communities
10 years
The Federal government has recently announced that $740 million dollars in funding will be granted to British Columbia for transit and of that, $370 million will be going to the Lower Mainland. The funding will be spent on a number of things including: 28 new railcars to the Millennium and Expo
Neighbourhood Profile: Queensborough
10 years
Situated on the tip of Lulu Island, to the east of Richmond, is the New Westminster neighbourhood of Queensborough. Arguably one of Metro Vancouver’s most rapidly developing areas, Queensborough is set for even more radical change in the coming years. Bordered by the Fraser River, the area was
Calculating All the Costs of Buying a New Home
10 years
When you’re purchasing a brand new condo, it’s important to know that there are additional costs to consider in addition to the price of the home. While the points below specifically addresses pre-sale condos, you should also be aware that resale properties incur additional costs such as Home
Discovering New Neighbourhoods
10 years
As development in Metro Vancouver continues to grow with no signs of stopping, the densification plan goes beyond replacing old buildings with new. With limited supply in Metro Vancouver’s most popular and established neighbourhoods driving ever increasing prices, developers are having to envision
The Small Kitchen Conundrum Conquered
10 years
The conversation around housing affordability in Vancouver is a heated one. Every day, we see similar headlines that read “Vancouver Housing Setting New Records for Unaffordability” and “Single Family Detached Homes in Vancouver Out of Reach”. Some residents of Greater Vancouver are considering
Preparing for the pre-sale move-in day
4 years
After navigating the process of searching for and purchasing a pre-sale home, the move in itself might seem like an easy task. However, there are still things to be aware of when preparing for moving day. As anyone who has ever had to move between homes knows, moving can be stressful and