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Thursday, April 9, 2026

Slowest year for commercial transactions since 2009

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

GVR

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Phil Moore honoured with Greater Vancouver REALTORS® Professional Excellence Award

Past chair and community leader Phil Moore was recognized for his contributions to the profession and community. (2 minute read)

GVR

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Greater Vancouver REALTORS® recognizes Sid Koshul for outstanding community impact

Sid has made a meaningful impact through his work with several local organizations, including QMUNITY, the Dr. Peter Centre, and Ballet BC. (2 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)

GVR

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

BCFSA and Greater Vancouver REALTORS® Agree to Information Sharing Partnership to Enhance Data-Driven Regulatory Oversight and Reduce Reporting Burden

BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) and the Greater Vancouver Realtors (GVR) have entered into an information-sharing partnership designed to strengthen data-driven regulatory oversight and reduce reporting burden for real estate professionals. (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)

Professionalism

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Why a REALTOR®’s obligations matter

Realtors are legally and ethically required to act in the best interests of their clients while maintaining high professional standards. (3 minute read)

GVR

Friday, January 17, 2025

How to translate our website into different languages

Learn how to see websites, including GVR's, in other languages. (1 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)

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)

Professionalism

Monday, October 7, 2024

Your real estate team is bigger than you think.

The goal of Greater Vancouver REALTORS® is to provide Realtors and Brokers with the tools, data, systems, and training to effectively serve buyers and sellers.

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)

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)

Professionalism

Thursday, February 8, 2024

Introducing our new brand! REBGV to become Greater Vancouver REALTORS® on February 12

We're officially changing to Greater Vancouver REALTORS® starting on February 12! (2 minute read)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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.

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.

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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