December 21, 2024 - 06:49

The B.C. Real Estate Association predicts a more balanced real estate market in the province for 2025, with an anticipated equilibrium between home sellers and buyers. This forecast suggests that the dynamics of the market will shift towards stability, potentially easing some of the pressures that have characterized recent years.
However, the chief economist of the association has noted that while the outlook appears promising, there are several factors that could introduce volatility into the market. Economic conditions, interest rates, and external influences may still pose challenges, making the upcoming year anything but predictable.
As the province navigates through these potential disruptions, stakeholders and prospective buyers should remain vigilant. The anticipated balance could provide opportunities for both parties to engage in transactions without the intense competition seen in previous years. Overall, 2025 may usher in a much-needed shift towards a more sustainable and manageable real estate environment in British Columbia.
August 4, 2026 - 20:52
After Avula proposes ‘modest’ real estate tax relief, 3 Council members push for moreThree members of the Richmond City Council are calling for a more aggressive reduction in the city`s real estate tax rate, arguing that the mayor`s recent proposal does not go far enough to help...
August 4, 2026 - 00:58
Shelter Island Reporter Real Estate Transfers: Aug. 3, 2026The latest batch of real estate transfers for the Shelter Island area shows a pair of significant transactions closing at the start of August, according to records prepared for Times Review Media...
August 3, 2026 - 03:32
Renovated and Million-Dollar Views for $450K. The Catch? You Can’t Live ThereA tiny, fully renovated beach shack on the tightly held Moondah Beach in Melbourne`s Mount Eliza has hit the market, and the price tag is turning heads. Listed at $450,000, the property offers...
August 2, 2026 - 05:14
Suspect in deadly Chino Hills kidnapping worked with victim in real estateNew details have emerged in the Chino Hills kidnapping and murder case, revealing that the suspect and the victim were not strangers but former commercial real estate partners. According to the...