Real Estate News

Market Trends

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Slowest year for commercial transactions since 2009

Commercial transactions in Metro Vancouver were the lowest since 2009. (4 minute read)

Market Trends

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Commercial transactions grind higher in third quarter

Commercial sales rose in all asset classes in the third quarter of 2025. (2 minute read)

Home Ownership

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Radon gas is a silent threat you might not know about

Find out why radon gas can be dangerous to your health, and what you can do about it. (2 minute read)

Market Trends

Monday, October 6, 2025

Commercial transactions drift lower in second quarter

The only asset class posting a quarter-over-quarter gain in transaction volume was the retail segment. (3 minute read)

Market Trends

Monday, September 29, 2025

GVR's 2025 H2 residential market forecast: Sales outlook eased after first-half slowdown

Slower-than-expected spring sales have prompted a downward revision to GVR’s 2025 forecast. (5 minute read)

Taxes

Thursday, September 4, 2025

What taxes apply to my property in Metro Vancouver?

Check out this easy guide to property-related taxes that may affect you as an owner and when you sell your home. (2 minute read)

Market Trends

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

The Lede: Is economic uncertainty to blame for flagging sales?

GVR's economist gets to the bottom of what's been driving the housing sales slowdown. (5 minute read)

Market Trends

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

The Lede: Reasonable doubt

Toronto and Vancouver markets are going through a rough patch. Everyone’s blaming ‘uncertainty’, but is that right? (3 minute read)

Market Trends

Monday, July 7, 2025

Office transactions jump, leading the market up to start 2025

Office sales surged in Metro Vancouver's commercial real estate market during the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. (1 minute read)

Market Trends

Thursday, May 29, 2025

The Lede: Turning the Corner?

After reviewing home sales affected by several Bank of Canada rate cuts, GVR economist, Andrew Lis, indicates things might be changing. (2 minute read)

Taxes

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Property taxes 101

Property taxes are due soon. At the same time, make sure to fill out your Home Owner Grant application. (2 minute read)

Market Trends

Friday, May 16, 2025

The Lede - Missing: Buyers

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)

Market Trends

Friday, April 11, 2025

GVR's 2025 commercial real estate market forecasts now available

See what Metro Vancouver's commercial market may look like in 2025. (2 minute read)

Home Buying

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

7 green ideas to consider when buying a home

When looking for an eco-friendly home, here are some things to look for or put in place yourself. (2 minute read)

Market Trends

Thursday, April 3, 2025

2024 finishes with the fewest commercial transactions in over a decade

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

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

The Lede: Uncertain Uncertainty

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

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Can I cancel a listing contract, a buyer agency, or an exclusive?

Contracts can only be cancelled with the mutual consent of the parties involved. (3 minute read)

Home Selling

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

How does a REALTOR® determine the selling price of my home?

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)

Taxes

Monday, January 27, 2025

All you need to know about Vancouver's Empty Homes Tax

Home owners will have received a property status declaration from the City to determine if their property is subject to the Empty Homes Tax.

Market Trends

Thursday, January 16, 2025

GVR's 2025 H1 residential market forecast: Strong year ahead for real estate

With a strong end to 2024, we're forecasting 2025 as a strong year for the real estate market. (2 minute read)

Home Ownership

Friday, January 10, 2025

Property assessments see minimal increases for 2025

There are no surprises this year as assessment changes remained small in Greater Vancouver. (5 minute read)

Market Trends

Monday, January 6, 2025

Deal volume drops in aftermath of capital gains policy deadline

Increasing the capital gains inclusion rate this year significantly reduced commercial transactions in the Lower Mainland. (2 minute read)

Taxes

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Comparing the provincial and federal home flipping taxes

On Jan 1, 2025, the new BC home flipping tax will be added alongside the federal flipping tax. Here's how they work. (2 min read)

Market Trends

Friday, October 4, 2024

Transaction levels spike ahead of new capital gains policy deadline

Commercial transactions were up year-over-year in the second quarter of 2024. (2 minute read)

Market Trends

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Early signs of strength returning to commercial market

Transactions showed renewed signs of strength in Q1 2024, with total transaction volumes over 10 per cent year-over-year. (3 minute read)

Taxes

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Property Transfer Tax fact sheet

Want to know more about the PTT? Check out this fact sheet. (7 minute read)

Taxes

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Vancouver’s Empty Homes Tax

Each year Vancouver home owners must declare their property status to see if it's subject to the city's Empty Home Tax.

Home Buying

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Home buyers: 5 tips to prepare for a busy market

Before you begin home hunting, get prepared using these five simple steps to mitigate your risk so there are no unwanted surprises. (2 minute read)

Taxes

Thursday, May 2, 2024

A closer look at changes to the federal capital gains tax

What changes are coming to the capital gains tax, and how it could affect you. (4 minute read)

Home Ownership

Thursday, April 25, 2024

20 grants and rebates for homebuyers and owners

Save money using these grants and rebates. (6 minute read)

Market Trends

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

The Lede: Are we there yet?

Are rate cuts finally coming to help ease the affordability crunch? Statistics Canada has some welcome news. (3 minute read)

Home Buying

Monday, April 8, 2024

Finding the right strata property for you

If you plan to buy a strata property, check out the strata council minutes, contingency fund, and more.

Market Trends

Monday, March 25, 2024

Lower Mainland’s 2023 commercial real estate market activity slowest in four years

Review GVR's 2023 year-end Commercial Edge market report. (2 minute read)

Home Ownership

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Prepare your home for sale

Are you thinking of selling your home? Before your REALTOR® begins showing your home, you will want to make sure it’s in tip-top condition.

Market Trends

Friday, January 26, 2024

Commercial real estate market begins to find its footing in Q3 2023

Year-over-year figures mask an emerging pattern of stability coming back into the Lower Mainland's commercial real estate market. (2 minute read)

Taxes

Friday, January 26, 2024

What you need to know about BC's Speculation and Vacancy Tax

Detailed information about BC's SVT and property exemptions. (4 minute read)

Home Ownership

Thursday, January 18, 2024

New regulations for stratas help get more electric vehicles on the road

These regulations outline a process for strata property residents to request to install an EV charging station. (2 minute read)

Home Ownership

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Seniors aging in place, longer

How will the increasing number of senior households affect the real estate market? (2 minute read)

Home Ownership

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

4 things to know about heat pumps

Learn how heat pumps are an energy-efficient way of transferring heat in and out of a home. (3 minute read)

Home Buying

Thursday, November 23, 2023

How rising mortgage rates affect insured mortgages

Since June 22, 2022 chartered banks have repeatedly raised their posted mortgage rates in response to higher bond yields. (1 minute read)

Home Buying

Monday, November 20, 2023

CMHC tightens lending standards, making homes less affordable

Since July 1, 2020, it has become increasingly more difficult for first-time home buyers to buy a home. (2 minute read)

Home Buying

Monday, November 20, 2023

A closer look at bank rates

Home buyers with less than a 20 per cent down payment applying for a high-ratio mortgage with a regulated financial institution are typically offered a contract mortgage interest rate.

Home Buying

Friday, November 17, 2023

How mortgage stress test changes affects home buyers

Check how the stress test may affect you, with examples of buying an apartment, an attached home, and a detached home. (3 minute read)

Home Buying

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Private insurers offer options

Private insurers have not been required to follow CMHC's lead and tighten lending standards. (2 minute read)

Home Ownership

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Financing your home

When you're looking to buy a home, it's important to understand the steps for getting a mortgage. (3 minute read)

Market Trends

Monday, September 18, 2023

Increased costs contribute to reduced sales, dollar values across commercial market

Slower activity marked the second quarter of the commercial real estate market in the Lower Mainland. (1 minute read)

Taxes

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Will I have to pay capital gains when I sell my house?

Read about the conditions required for paying capital gains, and what you need to do even if you don't have to pay. (2 minute read)

Taxes

Friday, September 1, 2023

Why do I have to pay property taxes on the house I’m buying?

Property taxes in BC are due the first business day after July 1. If you buy a home at another time, you may have to pay a share of the year to avoid a penalty.

Home Ownership

Monday, August 28, 2023

Taking care of your yard during a heat wave and drought

Here's how to make your lawn and garden look good when the weather isn't. (2 minute read)

Taxes

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Empty Homes Tax put to good use – Vancouver creates affordable housing

Affordable housing projects in Vancouver received grants worth over $8.7 million, partially from Vancouver’s EHT. (1 minute read)

Home Ownership

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Asbestos remediation – new certification required for contractors

Home owners looking to renovate older homes will need to ensure their contractors are certified. (2 minute read)

Home Buying

Thursday, July 6, 2023

Lower Mainland REALTORS® to enhance transparency for buyers involved in a multiple offer situation

Home buyers in a multiple offer situation will soon receive additional information about other competing offers.

Market Trends

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Lower Mainland's commercial real estate market down in the first quarter of 2023

Review the Q1 2023 commercial stats package. (2 minute read)

Taxes

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Putting Property Transfer Tax revenue to work

Our recommendations to the provincial government on how the PTT can be used to help build more affordable homes. (2 minute read)

Home Ownership

Monday, May 8, 2023

6 bathroom renovation mistakes to avoid

Avoid costly mistakes for a worry-free bathroom reno. (2 minute read)

Home Ownership

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Get your outdoor living room ready for spring and summer fun

Tips to make your outdoor space a naturally inviting part of your home. (2 minute read)

Home Ownership

Friday, April 14, 2023

Heating your home with oil? Get up to $10K for a new heat pump

The federal government is offering up to $10K for low- and median-income homeowners to install an energy-efficient heat pump. (1 minute read)

Home Ownership

Monday, April 3, 2023

Know the rules when insuring secondary suites

Having insurance coverage is vital. There’s a misconception among home owners that their existing policy will cover a suite. It doesn’t.

Home Ownership

Friday, March 31, 2023

Canada amends foreign buyer ban regulations

The federal government amended its foreign buyer ban regulations, allowing more flexibility. (3 minute read)

Home Buying

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

What is an Offer to Purchase?

When you decide to buy a property, your Realtor will prepare what is known as an Offer to Purchase.

Home Buying

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Use Realtylink.org to help find your next home

Search listings from the MLS® systems operated by the Greater Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Chilliwack, BC Northern, and Vancouver Island real estate boards.

Home Ownership

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

How to prepare your lawn for winter

Follow these tips for a healthy lawn next summer! (2 minute read)

Market Trends

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Lower Mainland’s commercial real estate sees fewer transactions in Q2

Activity in the commercial real estate market edged down from the brisker pace experienced at the start of the year. (2 minute read)

Home Selling

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Historical home sale prices in Metro Vancouver are now available on REALTOR.ca

You can now find historical home sale prices on REALTOR.ca for homes actively listed for sale. (2 minute read)

Home Ownership

Friday, September 9, 2022

Here are 9 ways to get ready for fall

Sure signs that fall is coming are shorter days and the start of school. Fall also means it’s time to begin preparing our homes for oncoming cooler weather.

Home Ownership