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Vancouver Housing Starts Surge 21% in March 2026
Vancouver housing starts hit 1,716 units in March 2026, marking a 21% year-over-year increase led by a surge in apartment construction.
Greater Vancouver Rental Market Update: May 2026 Trends & Shifts
Check out the latest May 2026 rental data for Greater Vancouver. From West Vancouver’s luxury surge to affordable opportunities in the Fraser Valley, here is what you need to know about average rents this month.
Metro Vancouver Market Update: The Buyer’s Market Era and the Coquitlam Value Gap
The "New Normal" is now the established reality. With detached homes hitting an 11% sales-to-active ratio and a massive surge in housing starts, the power has shifted. Here is your April 2026 snapshot of mortgage rates, rental trends, and the Tri-Cities value gap.
Key Market Statistics, March 2026
Navigating the Metro Vancouver real estate market? Here is the latest summary based on the March 2026 reports from the Vancouver and Fraser Valley Boards, including hyper-local neighborhood insights and mortgage updates.
April 2026 Mortgage Rates for Metro Vancouver
Stay ahead of the market with the latest Metro Vancouver mortgage rates for April 2026. Whether you have a renewal coming up or are looking to purchase a new home, browse the current rates provided by Mortgage Advisor Shen Wong and contact us for a no-obligation consultation.
Your Neighbourhood Insider: April 2026
The key market stats show are rebound, but is this a dip in new inventory?
Metro Vancouver Rent Report March 2026: Rents Hit 2-Year Low as Supply Surges
March 2026 sees Metro Vancouver rental rates continue their downward trend, with Downtown Vancouver leading the decline. Discover the latest 1 and 2-bedroom averages across 15 cities, from Abbotsford to West Vancouver, and see how the record-breaking supply of new units is finally cooling the market.
Vancouver Housing Starts: The February Rebound and Long-Term Trends
Vancouver housing starts saw a massive 60% year-over-year surge in February 2026. While the 5-year trend shows a cooling from the 2023 peak, the "missing middle" and apartment sectors are driving a significant supply rebound. Dive into the February data and what it means for the softening Lower Mainland market.
March 2026 Update: Seller’s Hesitate!
Metro Vancouver's housing market enters a 'new normal' this March. With inventory at a decade-high and benchmark prices down year-over-year, Realtor Nick Horning breaks down the latest stats on sales, listings, and the Bank of Canada’s recent rate hold.
March 2026 Mortgage Rates for Metro Vancouver
March 2026 Mortgage Rates for Metro Vancouver, provided by Shen Mortgage Solutions.
Your Neighbourhood Insider: March 2026
The key market stats show are rebound, but is this a dip in new inventory?