Spring may be here, but the market is still moving cautiously.
Suz, Britt, and Alan unpack the mixed signals shaping April’s market: from another Bank of Canada rate hold and slowing economic momentum to limited presale launches, elevated inventory, and a rental market continuing to soften as new supply comes online.
Full episode coming soon.
May 2026 Pre-Sale Market Insights Snapshot:
- April recorded 3 townhome launches across the Fraser Valley, bringing just 35 units to market — remaining well below typical spring supply levels.
- With all projects launching in mid-to-late April, absorption is still early, though same-month sales are currently tracking at 3%, significantly below the five-year April average of approximately 30%.
- May is forecast to remain extremely limited, with just 1 presale launch anticipated totalling approximately 15 units.
- Purpose-built rental completions slowed in April, with only 1 project delivering 91 units — the lowest monthly completion volume recorded so far this year.
- Leasing activity remained modest through April, though activity is expected to strengthen heading into the warmer months.
- Looking ahead, May rental supply is projected to increase, with 3 wood-frame projects forecast to complete, adding approximately 351 units to market.
Overall, both presale and rental markets continue to reflect a quieter spring season, shaped by limited new supply and ongoing economic uncertainty.
🔗 Check out the link in bio for the full May 2026 Pulse Report.
What a special day for Satori 🏡✨
Our groundbreaking ceremony was more than the start of construction. It was the celebration of years of vision, hard work, and dedication finally coming to life.
Listen as our Managing Director Jack Ma shares his heartfelt thoughts on what it means to build more than homes, but a community where families can grow, memories can be made, and future generations can thrive.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this milestone possible. We can’t wait to watch Satori rise.
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We are incredibly proud to celebrate the official groundbreaking of Satori Townhomes 🎉
This milestone marks more than the start of construction. It reflects a shared commitment to bringing much-needed homes to families in one of Metro Vancouver’s fastest-growing neighbourhoods.
We were honoured to be joined by hundreds of guests, whose support, partnership, and contributions helped make this monumental achievement possible.
Thank you to everyone who helped bring this vision to life. We look forward to watching Satori rise and welcoming future homeowners soon.
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So what does that actually look like on the ground?
At Amson Bloc in Panorama Ridge, the upcoming Phase 2 release reflects how developers are responding to today’s market, with more attainable pricing, refreshed layouts, and a stronger focus on end-user value.
With studios starting from the high $300s, two-bedroom homes from the low $500s, and three-bedroom homes from the mid $600s, alongside over $20,000 in upgrades, it’s a clear example of product and pricing being recalibrated in real time.
Featured in the April episode of The Pulse. Watch the full video via link in bio.
Is the market recovering or simply recalibrating?
Q1 has been defined by stability on the surface, but hesitation underneath. Interest rates have held, inflation briefly softened, and economic growth has remained modest, yet buyer confidence has been slower to return.
That’s shaping today’s market dynamics:
Inventory remains elevated, absorption is slower, and buyers continue to take a more measured approach.
At the same time, developers are adapting — adjusting pricing, rethinking product, and pacing new launches more cautiously.
In this month’s episode of The Pulse, we explore these shifts across both presale and rental markets.
📍 Filmed at Amson Bloc in Surrey
🔗 The full April 2026 episode of The Pulse is now live — link in bio
Today’s market isn’t defined by lack of interest, it’s defined by dependency.
More deals are tied together than ever:
Subject-to-sale offers, layered buyers, delayed decisions.
The result? Slower momentum across the board.
We unpack this more in the April 2026 episode of The Pulse. Out soon!
April 2026 Market Insight: Momentum is building, but demand remains selective.
March saw an uptick in presale activity, with five projects launching - the highest monthly total so far this year. However, this still sits well below historical norms, and absorption reached just 17%, roughly half of what’s typical for this time of year.
While supply is beginning to return, buyer behaviour remains measured. End-users continue to drive activity, with pricing, product positioning, and developer reputation playing an outsized role in performance.
Looking ahead, April is expected to slow again, with just one townhome project and 27 units forecast - highlighting a market still finding its footing.
On the rental side, completions remain steady, adding new inventory, though leasing velocity has been modest. Seasonal tailwinds may support improved activity in the coming months.
As confidence gradually rebuilds, broader incentives and policy shifts could play a key role in unlocking demand.
🔗 Read the full April 2026 Pulse Report via the link in bio.
As spring approaches and the usual seasonal momentum builds, February told a different story.
Three launches brought 64 homes to market, but with just four sales, it was a far cry from the typical spring ramp-up.
Meanwhile, seven rental projects completed all at once, delivering 749 new homes to the market as rents continued to trend downward and competition intensified.
What’s really driving the slowdown, and what does rising rental supply mean for presale and resale?
Watch this month’s episode of The Pulse to find out. Link in bio.
Are we seeing a recovery, or just a shift in pace?
February’s resale activity showed some movement, but inventory continues to define the market. Listings remain well above historical norms, even as the flow of new supply begins to slow. While some sellers are holding back, others are adjusting expectations, creating a more competitive environment where pricing and timing matter more than ever.
In this month’s episode of The Pulse, Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer are joined by Alan He, Director of Leasing at MLA Canada, to break down what’s happening beneath the surface — from elevated inventory levels and softer pricing trends to shifting seller behaviour and evolving rental dynamics across the region.
📍 Filmed at Hillcrest in Abbotsford.
🔗 Link in bio to watch the full episode.
Economic uncertainty continues to shape buyer confidence, and fewer projects are moving forward.
This month, we’re excited to welcome Alan He, MLA’s Director of Leasing, to share firsthand insights from the front lines of the rental market, including how new completions are performing and what tenants are prioritizing in today’s environment.
We’ll also break down the latest presale and resale trends shaping the broader market.
Full episode coming soon.
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