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Published brokerage updates and market posts.
Rentals.ca and B.C. government summaries point to continued rent declines, with Vancouver and nearby suburban markets showing softer asking rents.

RE/MAX Canada says capital is returning to commercial real estate, with investors concentrating on premium office, neighbourhood retail, and income-stable industrial assets.

MoneySense and Zoocasa ranked Vancouver 40th out of 44 Canadian markets, with high prices and large down payments still shaping buyer decisions.

Station construction is underway across the 16-kilometre extension, with guideway foundations nearly 90 percent complete and service targeted for late 2029.

B.C. minimum wage will rise to $18.25 on June 1, while Metro Vancouver living wage estimates sit at $27.85, keeping housing and daily cost pressure in view.

The 28-acre Vancouver redevelopment is preparing to open about 500,000 square feet of retail, a major food hall, rooftop public park space, and later civic and housing components.

Telus plans two Vancouver AI data centre facilities with Westbank, turning office and mixed-use development plans into infrastructure tied to power, heat recovery, and long-term employment.

Edmonton-founded Initia Real Estate is moving its 1,000-agent organization to eXp Realty Canada while keeping its brand, local leadership, and culture.

CBC reports that four Canadians from B.C. and Yukon are isolating in Victoria after leaving a cruise ship linked to a rare hantavirus outbreak.

Real Estate Magazine argues that zoning reform, CMHC financing and market demand are making multiplexes a more accessible path for investors, builders and owner-occupiers.

A Cotality survey found that buyers expect AI in real estate, but trust is falling and disclosure is becoming a client-service issue.

CBC reports that young adults are less likely to own homes than boomers were at the same age, while married millennials with children still show similar ownership rates.
