
market report
Home Sale Trend Stabilizing in June
While overall home sales remain lower than last year, the pace of decline has slowed significantly, suggesting that buyer demand may be gradually returning.
market report
While overall home sales remain lower than last year, the pace of decline has slowed significantly, suggesting that buyer demand may be gradually returning.
development
A new 18-storey hotel proposed for Vancouver isn't just another place to stay – it's set to become the city's first mass timber hotel and potentially North America's tallest. Located at 1580 W 3rd Avenue, this project could signal a major shift toward
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近日,一项位于温哥华市西三街 1580 号的酒店开发提案正式提交市府进行公开审查。项目拟建一栋18 层、采用大规模胶合木结构(Mass Timber)的酒店建筑,一旦获批,将成为温哥华首个木结构高层酒店,并可能刷新北美木结构建筑的高度纪录。 该项目由本地建筑事务所 Arno Matis Architecture 提出,选址于 Granville Island 与 Broadway 商圈之间一处长期空置的地块。虽然目前该地块仅为一处中型停车场,但开发方计划将其打造成具有示范意义的环保型城市酒店。 为什么这个项目值得关注? 1️⃣ 城市更新背景下的策略性选址 项目地处 Granville/Burrard Slopes(百老汇规划区 Area G)范围内,规划政策鼓励引入多元用途项目,尤其是为旅游住宿行业提供支持性空间。该区域可接受纯酒店用途建筑,允许灵活密度和高度设计以提升项目可行性。 2️⃣ 环保建筑技术的前沿探索 采用Mass Timber 胶合层压木材作为主要结构材料,是此项目的最大亮点。相较于传统混凝土结构,该材料可在生命周期内减少 25%
market report
The Metro Vancouver real estate market continued to experience a noticeable slowdown in April 2025, as residential sales fell sharply year-over-year.
development
In a unanimous decision on Tuesday, Vancouver City Council officially approved the development plan for the long-debated Jericho Lands megaproject — a transformative initiative set to reshape the city’s West Point Grey neighbourhood with thousands of new homes and a major investment in First Nations-led urban planning. The 90-acre site,
market report
In March 2025, Metro Vancouver’s real estate market reflected a growing gap between favorable buying conditions and actual buyer activity. Despite an increase in listings and improved conditions, sales were at their lowest for the month of March since 2019. 📊 Overall Market Summary MetricMarch 2025March 2024% Change10-Year AverageComparison to
Macroeconomic
The Bank of Canada just trimmed its key interest rate again — this time by a quarter of a percentage point, bringing it down to 2.75%.
Vancouver, BC – A groundbreaking urban development led by the Squamish Nation is set to reshape the city’s skyline. The Sen̓áḵw project, an 11-tower high-rise development, will add 6,000 rental apartments on reserve land, making it the densest neighbourhood in Canada. Unlike traditional developments in Vancouver, Sen̓áḵw
market report
Overview The Metro Vancouver housing market saw notable growth in January 2025, with increased sales and a surge in new listings compared to January 2024. Market conditions remain balanced with stable prices, though potential economic risks, such as tariffs from the US, could impact future trends. Key Highlights * Residential Sales:
knowledge
If you’re buying real estate in British Columbia — whether it’s a house, condo, or land — there’s an extra cost you can’t ignore: the Property Transfer Tax (PTT). This is not your annual property tax. It’s a one-time tax you pay when the property changes owners,
development
The long-running redevelopment saga of the Broadway-Commercial Safeway site in Vancouver has taken another turn, with developers Westbank and Crombie REIT submitting yet another revised proposal that pushes the project’s height and density even further. According to the latest submission, the plan now includes three towers of 36, 37,