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Vancouver real estate, on the record.
Straight answers on Vancouver and Burnaby real estate: what is actually selling, what it costs, and what to check before you buy or list. By Kyle Mark *PREC.
January 26, 2026 · 4 min
What's Really Happening to Vancouver Luxury Real Estate
Why Vancouver luxury homes and condos are sitting, and what buyers, sellers and investors can do about oversupply, weak rents and new buyer leverage.
January 12, 2026 · 5 min
Vancouver's Real Housing Problem, and the Opportunity Inside It
Why Vancouver buyers are frozen, what they're really waiting for, and how prepared buyers and sellers can turn that uncertainty into leverage.
December 18, 2025 · 4 min
New Threat to Vancouver Real Estate: Mark Carney Just Changed the Game
What Mark Carney's GST cut on new and renovated homes could mean for Vancouver buyers, sellers, investors and developers, and how to plan for it.
December 15, 2025 · 2 min
Inside a Next-Generation Luxury Home in Coquitlam
What makes a next-generation Coquitlam home stand out: the design, the craftsmanship and why timing matters for serious luxury buyers.
December 8, 2025 · 5 min
Why Now Could Be the Best Time to Win in Vancouver Real Estate
When Vancouver supply rises and demand cools, buyers get leverage. How buyers can strike first and how sellers can still win in a shifting market.
November 21, 2025 · 4 min
We might be touching bottom—but it’s not time to sit back
Has Vancouver real estate hit bottom? The signals that matter, why assuming it too early is risky, and what buyers, sellers and investors should do.
November 17, 2025 · 3 min
The Future of Vancouver Is About to Change Forever — Here’s What It Means for Your Real Estate Moves
Construction costs, density pressure and developer risk are reshaping Vancouver real estate. What's changing and the moves I'm telling clients to make.
November 17, 2025 · 5 min
New Threat to Vancouver Real Estate: Carney Cuts GST & Eyes Foreign Capital
What Carney's GST cut for first-time buyers on homes up to $1 million and the push for foreign rental capital mean for Vancouver buyers and sellers.
November 3, 2025 · 5 min
Vancouver Prices Are Falling: How to Use That to Your Advantage
Vancouver prices aren't falling evenly. See which five kinds of property are hit hardest, and how buyers and sellers can use the shift.
October 27, 2025 · 3 min
Don’t Let the Banks Quietly Squeeze You: Here’s What They Don’t Want You to Know
Your bank says you qualify, but can you sustain it? See how to stress-test your debt and use leverage responsibly in Vancouver real estate.
October 16, 2025 · 5 min
Is Vancouver's Detached Market Dead? Your Move If You're Buying
Vancouver's detached market is slow, with inventory piling up and buyers in control. See how to buy smarter and sell stronger in this reset.
September 16, 2025 · 5 min
Why Now Is Your Moment in Vancouver Real Estate
Inventory is up and buyers hold the cards in Greater Vancouver. See what sellers and buyers should do to win in a shifting market.
February 13, 2025 · 2 min
Just Listed: 225 E 57th Avenue, Vancouver – A Modern Architectural Gem
A Scandinavian-inspired half duplex by Randy Bens at 225 E 57th Avenue in South Main, with a chef's kitchen, radiant in-floor heating and an EV-ready garage.
January 28, 2025 · 3 min
B.C. Construction Trends & Market Insights: What to Watch in January 2025
Why B.C. building permits and housing starts fell heading into 2025, why rental completions surged, and what it means for buyers, sellers and investors.
January 23, 2025 · 3 min
Vancouver Real Estate Update: Sales Surge & Key Market Insights for 2025
What Vancouver's sales surge and tighter inventory meant heading into 2025, why B.C. building permits fell, and what it means for buyers and sellers.
September 3, 2024 · 4 min
Vancouver Real Estate Update, September 2024: Where Housing Supply Stood
Was Vancouver's housing supply on life support in September 2024? What falling mortgage rates and slowing construction meant for buyers and sellers.
June 26, 2024 · 3 min
The Shift in Vancouver Real Estate, June 2024
Why inventory surged in Vancouver real estate in June 2024, what the board's May statistics showed, and what it meant for buyers and sellers.
June 18, 2024 · 3 min
Deducting Real Estate Commissions in Canada
Are real estate commissions deductible when you sell a revenue property in Canada? Yes. How CRA treats them, plus capital gains and timing basics.
June 13, 2024 · 4 min
What the Bank of Canada Rate Cut Means for Homeowners
What the Bank of Canada's June 2024 rate cut meant for Canadian homeowners: monthly savings on variable mortgages, and advice for buyers and sellers.
May 21, 2024 · 3 min
Green Living: Leveraging Vancouver's Eco-Friendly Initiatives to Boost Home Sales
Which green upgrades help sell a Vancouver home, from energy efficiency to water savings and certifications, and how to market them to buyers.
April 30, 2024 · 3 min
Vancouver and Its Olympic Village: Should I Live Here?
Is Olympic Village a good place to live? The green space, seawall and community on False Creek, weighed against the cost, the buzz and the space.
April 26, 2024 · 3 min
Vancouver and the Peat Bogs: Properties on Vancouver’s Peat Bog
What it means to own a home on peat in Vancouver: ground instability, foundation options such as pilings and rafts, moisture control and upkeep.
April 23, 2024 · 3 min
Oil Tanks and Oil Tank Scans in Vancouver: What Homeowners Need to Know
Why buried oil tanks are a real risk for Vancouver homes, how an oil tank scan works, what scans and removal cost, and when to deal with it.
April 22, 2024 · 3 min
Vancouver Real Estate Update: April 2024 - Market Dynamics and Opportunities
A look back at Vancouver's April 2024 market: how detached, townhouse and condo segments moved on the East and West Sides, plus tips for buyers and sellers.