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A coalition of B.C. municipalities, housing organizations and community groups is calling on the provincial government to establish a permanent housing policy roundtable. Announced on Monday, the call for action follows a resolution passed by the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM). The motion, brought forward by the North Central Local Government Association, urges the province to create a standing body that brings together: local governments Indigenous housing organizations market and non-market housing groups academic experts provincial and federal housing officials The goal is to support collaborative, evidence-based housing policy that reflects the needs of communities across the province, advocates say.…

Fall is now in swing, and with the new season, some in real and estate and development across BC are settling into new roles. In fact, September brought a host of new hirings and promotions, including some high-level executive moves, such as Darren Tangen starting as the President of Westbank and Erin Elliott joining Conwest Developments as Chief Financial Officer.The month also brought moves in government, across brokerages, and in finance.Here are all the people who were hired or received promotions in BC in last month.Development and Construction:Darren Tangen has been named President of Westbank.Erin Elliott has joined Conwest Developments…

Realtors often measure success in deals and awards. But too many discover that hitting those milestones comes at the expense of their health, relationships, or happiness. That’s where Braden Wheatcroft offers a different perspective. As a broker-owner of multiple Re/Max offices on Vancouver Island and a longtime coach with Richard Robbins International, he has helped launch the careers of more than 200 agents. His message: growth is good, but only if it supports the life you want to live. In his conversation on The Leads Are Sht Podcast*, Wheatcroft laid out frameworks and practical advice for building a sustainable business.…

It’s full speed ahead for the new Vancouver Art Gallery building slated for 181 West Georgia Street, at the intersection of Cambie and W Georgia streets. On Monday morning, Formline Architecture + Urbanism and KPMB Architects were unveiled as the team that will lead the design of the new purpose-built building, which will replace a parking lot and former sports field known as Larwill Park. “Selected from proposals submitted by 14 leading Canadian firms, this decision marks an important milestone in the Gallery’s renewed vision to create a destination for art and culture that reflects the diversity of its audiences,”…

Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast? Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows population growth continued to slow in Q3 2025, hitting its lowest rate since growth was physically restricted in 2021. That’s raised concerns over economic momentum, but it’s misplaced. Even if Canada drifts through the rest of the 2020s at a lockdown pace, it’s still on track for the fastest decade of growth since the ’80s. Canadian Population Growth Is Slowing—But Far From Slow Canada’s population growth is decelerating, but it’s nowhere near slow. The country added an estimated 47,098 people (+0.11% q/q) in Q3 2025, pushing the…

While some modest price relief has emerged at the national level, Alberta continues to show strong seller-leaning conditions. According to the National Bank Housing Affordability Monitor report, Calgary homeowners now need to allocate 40.3% of their income toward a mortgage on a median-priced home, which is significantly higher than the city’s long-term average of 36%. Edmonton, by comparison, remains closer to historical norms, with affordability at 30.1% in Q2 2025 versus a long-term average of 29.6%. To get a clearer picture of current conditions, we analyzed August 2025 data from local real estate boards, focusing on the sales-to-new-listings ratio (SNLR)…

Let’s be honest. As an industry, we’re facing a trust crisis. Recent regulatory failures and the lingering damage from class action lawsuits around price fixing have shaken public confidence. But even more damaging is the culture we’ve created internally, where volume, commissions, and production awards are glorified above competence, service, and advocacy. We have, in many ways, traded trust for transactions. The real estate industry has outsourced education to lead generation platforms, sales training companies, and technology providers. We’ve prioritized ego over empathy, speed over strategy, and influence over integrity. We’ve neglected to develop the essential professional skills agents need…

On September 22, 2025, the Q2 2025 GTA and GGH Housing Report Card, a comprehensive study conducted by the University of Ottawa’s Missing Middle Initiative in partnership with the Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON), was released, evaluating the performance of 34 municipalities across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH). According to the report, most municipalities are failing to keep pace with past performance or meet provincial housing targets, raising concerns about supply, demand, and long-term growth potential. The study assessed housing starts, sales, and industry employment during the first six months of 2025, comparing the…

Over the past decade, I’ve had a front-row seat to the evolution of Ontario’s short-term rental market. As the founder of Jayne’s Luxury Rentals, which manages 300 premium properties across cottage country, I’ve built a business rooted in respect, safety, and elevated hospitality.  But I’ve also seen how a small number of irresponsible operators have caused big problems. And now, municipalities are scrambling to regulate the entire sector.   Cottage rentals are an economic lifeline   Short-term rentals are more than a sweet escape from the city. For many families, renting out their cottage is the only way to cover…

Earlier this month, Toronto’s real estate industry came together — not in boardrooms or sales centres, but on the hardwood. On September 13th, the third annual Ballin’ Out for Charity tournament tipped off at the University of Toronto’s Goldring Centre, drawing developers, brokerages, agencies, trades, and construction companies into friendly competition for a serious cause.What began as casual pickup games among colleagues has evolved into a city-building tradition. Organized by BLACKLINE and RAD Marketing, the tournament has now raised $250,000 in support of community organizations — with this year’s proceeds directed to MLSE Foundation and its Change the Game campaign.Over…