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Published brokerage updates and market posts.
News
Published brokerage updates and market posts.
April 2026 data shows the Fraser Valley recorded its first sales increase in over a year (+7% YoY), while Greater Vancouver sales fell 2.5% and sat nearly 23% below the 10-year seasonal average. Detached home sales in Vancouver jumped 14%, but condo and townhome sales declined.
April 2026 data shows the Fraser Valley recorded its first sales increase in over a year (+7% YoY), while Greater Vancouver sales fell 2.5% and sat nearly 23% below the 10-year seasonal average. Detached home sales in Vancouver jumped 14%, but condo and townhome sales declined.
VIA Rail is offering 10 to 50% discounts on its iconic routes including The Canadian (Vancouver to Toronto), plus the federal Canada Strong Pass gives free travel for youth under 17 and half-price fares for ages 18–24 from June 19 to Sept. 7, 2026.
A primary underground water pipeline burst near the corner of 19th Avenue and Main Street shortly before 9 a.m. on May 5, flooding streets and prompting traffic closures. Clean-up operations are ongoing and police are advising the public to avoid the area.
The City of Surrey is once again offering residents free waste drop-off at its Central and North Surrey recycling and waste centres, allowing each household to dispose of up to 100 kg of junk at no cost through September 30, 2026.
GTA home sales climbed 7% year-over-year in April as lower prices and borrowing costs drew buyers back, but the same catalysts have yet to lift B.C., where March sales fell 3.6% and Metro Vancouver prices dropped 3%.
Luxmore Real Estate's April 2026 BC housing report reveals a market at a turning point: detached home sales surge 14% YoY in Metro Vancouver while condo sales drop 10.7%, the Fraser Valley sees its first sales increase in over a year, and new BCFSA regulations reshape industry transparency.
Longmay Real Estate's April 2026 BC housing report reveals a market at a turning point: detached home sales surge 14% YoY in Metro Vancouver while condo sales drop 10.7%, the Fraser Valley sees its first sales increase in over a year, and new BCFSA regulations reshape industry transparency.
EnPro chief analyst Roger McKnight says wholesale price shifts will push Metro Vancouver pump prices up by 5 to 7 cents per litre overnight, with similar jumps expected in Montreal, Toronto, and Halifax.
The Canadian dollar has experienced significant fluctuations, recently climbing to a seven-week high before pulling back due to geopolitical tensions and central bank policies. Investors are concerned about rising oil prices impacting inflation and interest rates.
Waymo's self-driving taxi service is launching in Portland amidst safety concerns and opposition from rideshare unions.
The Greater Vancouver real estate market is witnessing a rebound in office demand while facing challenges in housing affordability and supply.
