Real Estate News

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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 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)

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)

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)

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)

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 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

Monday, August 22, 2022

Home renos: plan for success

Your home reno can be less stressful if you plan wisely. Find out how! (3 minute read)

Home Ownership

Monday, August 8, 2022

Preparing for a flood

Many residents and businesses in the Lower Mainland are located in a floodplain - close to or beside local rivers, creeks, or coastlines.

Home Ownership

Friday, July 8, 2022

Home security – 11 tips to protect your belongings

It’s summertime and the living is easy, especially for potential thieves.

Market Trends

Thursday, June 23, 2022

Lower Mainland’s commercial real estate market begins 2022 with steady sales and higher prices

A steady start to the 2022 commercial real estate market. (2 minute read)

Home Ownership

Monday, June 20, 2022

It’s easy being green: here are 6 lawn alternatives

Lawn alternatives that help bees, save water, eliminate chaffer beetles, and more!

Home Ownership

Monday, February 28, 2022

3 easy ways to help keep your home green clean

Keeping a green-clean home is not only better for the environment, it can be better for your health and your wallet. (2 minute read)

Home Ownership

Monday, February 28, 2022

Get your home ready for spring using these simple steps

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.

Home Ownership

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

7 ways to get the most out of small living spaces

Small living spaces are a reality for more and more homeowners. But small spaces don’t have to mean small dreams.

Market Trends

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

What's the difference between a buyer's and seller's market?

Several factors influence the housing market which then influences supply and demand.

Home Ownership

Thursday, June 10, 2021

What’s a reverse mortgage?

How can older home owners cover their expenses without selling their home?

Home Ownership

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Resolving strata disputes

Strata corporations, strata owners, residents and strata council members can access online services through the BC Civil Resolution Tribunal to resolve solve disputes.

Home Ownership

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Stratas: Maintenance fees and special levies

What are maintenance fees and special levies for stratas and how are they determined?

Home Ownership

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

What's a non-conforming strata? What you need to know to avoid headaches

If you’ve heard the term “non-conforming strata” before, there’s something you should know: There’s no such thing. Find out why.

Market Trends

Friday, April 16, 2021

Regulators advise home buyers, sellers to understand potential risks of a busy market

In an active market, seeking professional advice from a Realtor is more important than ever.

Market Trends

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Buying or selling in a busy market? Here’s how you can make the transaction easier

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.

Home Ownership

Monday, February 22, 2021

Eight ways you can prepare for a disaster

Natural disasters can strike at any time. Earthquakes, floods, and fires can spring up quickly and endanger homes and businesses. What can you do to prepare?

Home Ownership

Friday, February 12, 2021

Aging in place: Top tips on how you can adapt your home

Whether you’re looking for your ‘forever’ home or already live there, adjusting its design will help make your life easier and safer.

Home Ownership

Friday, August 14, 2020

Home suite home: Making a basement suite feel like home

Making the most of a limited space is a constant challenge for home owners with basement suites.

Home Selling

Monday, July 6, 2020

Curb appeal - 6 ways to improve your home's resale value

Find out how to make the curb appeal of your home more attractive to buyers.

Market Trends

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

MLS® Home Price Index explained

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.

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