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Market Trends
Commercial transactions drift lower in second quarter
Monday, October 6, 2025
The only asset class posting a quarter-over-quarter gain in transaction volume was the retail segment. (3 minute read)
Market Trends
GVR's 2025 H2 residential market forecast: Sales outlook eased after first-half slowdown
Monday, September 29, 2025
Slower-than-expected spring sales have prompted a downward revision to GVR’s 2025 forecast. (5 minute read)
Market Trends
The Lede: Is economic uncertainty to blame for flagging sales?
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
GVR's economist gets to the bottom of what's been driving the housing sales slowdown. (5 minute read)
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The Lede: Reasonable doubt
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Toronto and Vancouver markets are going through a rough patch. Everyone’s blaming ‘uncertainty’, but is that right? (3 minute read)
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Office transactions jump, leading the market up to start 2025
Monday, July 7, 2025
Office sales surged in Metro Vancouver's commercial real estate market during the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. (1 minute read)
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The Lede: Turning the Corner?
Thursday, May 29, 2025
After reviewing home sales affected by several Bank of Canada rate cuts, GVR economist, Andrew Lis, indicates things might be changing. (2 minute read)
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The Lede - Missing: Buyers
Friday, May 16, 2025
Is the threat of tariffs the reason why there are a lack of home buyers? Let's take a look with GVR economist, Andrew Lis. (5 minute read)
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GVR's 2025 commercial real estate market forecasts now available
Friday, April 11, 2025
See what Metro Vancouver's commercial market may look like in 2025. (2 minute read)
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2024 finishes with the fewest commercial transactions in over a decade
Thursday, April 3, 2025
In aggregate, commercial transaction volumes in the Lower Mainland finished 2024 at the lowest level recorded in over a decade. (2 minute read)
Market Trends
The Lede: Uncertain Uncertainty
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
What should we make of the economic and political uncertainty at the moment? Is there an impact on the housing market? (4 minute read)
Home Selling
How does a REALTOR® determine the selling price of my home?
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
One tool Realtors use is comparing prices from recent sales in your area. Bonus: what's the difference between assessed and sale values? (2 minute read)
Market Trends
GVR's 2025 H1 residential market forecast: Strong year ahead for real estate
Thursday, January 16, 2025
With a strong end to 2024, we're forecasting 2025 as a strong year for the real estate market. (2 minute read)
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Deal volume drops in aftermath of capital gains policy deadline
Monday, January 6, 2025
Increasing the capital gains inclusion rate this year significantly reduced commercial transactions in the Lower Mainland. (2 minute read)
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Transaction levels spike ahead of new capital gains policy deadline
Friday, October 4, 2024
Commercial transactions were up year-over-year in the second quarter of 2024. (2 minute read)
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Early signs of strength returning to commercial market
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Transactions showed renewed signs of strength in Q1 2024, with total transaction volumes over 10 per cent year-over-year. (3 minute read)
Economics
Who’s listing? Is everyone listing their home for sale?
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
For sale sign's may be popping up, but who's selling, and is it the same elsewhere? (4 minute read)
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The Lede: Are we there yet?
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Are rate cuts finally coming to help ease the affordability crunch? Statistics Canada has some welcome news. (3 minute read)
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Lower Mainland’s 2023 commercial real estate market activity slowest in four years
Monday, March 25, 2024
Review GVR's 2023 year-end Commercial Edge market report. (2 minute read)
Market Trends
Commercial real estate market begins to find its footing in Q3 2023
Friday, January 26, 2024
Year-over-year figures mask an emerging pattern of stability coming back into the Lower Mainland's commercial real estate market. (2 minute read)
Market Trends
Increased costs contribute to reduced sales, dollar values across commercial market
Monday, September 18, 2023
Slower activity marked the second quarter of the commercial real estate market in the Lower Mainland. (1 minute read)
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Lower Mainland's commercial real estate market down in the first quarter of 2023
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Review the Q1 2023 commercial stats package. (2 minute read)
Working with a REALTOR®
What’s the Disclosure form that REALTORS® are asking you to sign?
Friday, April 28, 2023
When buying or selling a home, Realtors have to inform you, up front, about your representation options. This is what the DORTS form is for. (3 minute read)
Market Trends
Lower Mainland’s commercial real estate sees fewer transactions in Q2
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Activity in the commercial real estate market edged down from the brisker pace experienced at the start of the year. (2 minute read)
Home Ownership
Home renos: plan for success
Monday, August 22, 2022
Your home reno can be less stressful if you plan wisely. Find out how! (3 minute read)
Market Trends
Lower Mainland’s commercial real estate market begins 2022 with steady sales and higher prices
Thursday, June 23, 2022
A steady start to the 2022 commercial real estate market. (2 minute read)
Home Ownership
Get your home ready for spring using these simple steps
Monday, February 28, 2022
Spring is a time of renewal for both you and your home. As you emerge from your winter cocoon, you’ll want to start the spring repairs and updates your home requires.
Market Trends
What's the difference between a buyer's and seller's market?
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Several factors influence the housing market which then influences supply and demand.
Market Trends
Regulators advise home buyers, sellers to understand potential risks of a busy market
Friday, April 16, 2021
In an active market, seeking professional advice from a Realtor is more important than ever.
Market Trends
Buying or selling in a busy market? Here’s how you can make the transaction easier
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
In a busy real estate market, homes are bought and sold at a faster pace than usual. This can create a sense of urgency that causes home prices to rise.
Market Insights Video
November 2020 Market Insights
Monday, December 14, 2020
Housing demand in Metro Vancouver continues to outpace historical averages with November sales eclipsing 3,000 for the first time since 2015.
Market Insights Video
October 2020 Market Insights
Monday, November 9, 2020
Home sale and new listing activity remained at near record levels across Metro Vancouver in October.
How a REALTOR® protects you
Monday, December 17, 2018
most likely be the largest transaction of your life.
Market Trends
MLS® Home Price Index explained
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
The MLS® HPI is a measure of real estate prices that provides a clearer picture of market trends over traditional tools such as mean or median average prices.