Q1 of 2026 has reflected a market still finding its footing, with stable interest rates, modest economic growth, and only temporary easing in inflation. Across Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, buyer urgency remains limited, inventory levels are elevated, and overall activity continues to trail historical norms.

Presale launches remain constrained with March activity well below the five-year average while absorption has softened and developers take a more cautious approach to timing, pricing, and product. In the resale market, inventory remains high, creating a competitive environment where pricing and timing are increasingly critical. At the same time, rental supply continues to build, introducing more choice for tenants and contributing to gradual softening in rates.

In this month’s episode of The Pulse, MLA Canada’s Suzana Goncalves, Brittany Reimer, and Alan He unpack the latest trends across presale, resale, and rental markets and what they signal moving forward.

📍 Filmed at Amson Bloc in Panorama Ridge, Surrey

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
April 2026 Pulse Report: https://hubs.ly/Q04bdYx40
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PROJECTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Stirling Block - Polygon Homes
The Dunbar - Strand

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February continued to reflect a slower start to the year, with limited presale activity, elevated resale inventory, and a notable increase in rental supply across Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. While townhome projects remain the primary source of new presale supply, overall activity is well below historical norms, and buyers continue to take a more measured, end-user-driven approach. At the same time, rental completions are accelerating, creating more choice for tenants and increasing competition across the market.

In this month’s Presale Pulse, Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer are joined by Alan He, Director of Leasing at MLA Canada, as they unpack what February’s data is telling us across presale, resale, and rental markets. From ongoing economic uncertainty and constrained presale launches to elevated resale inventory, softening prices, and increasing rental supply, they explore how each segment of the market is evolving — and what it all signals as we move further into 2026.

📍 Filmed at Hillcrest in Abbotsford

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
March 2026 Presale Pulse Report: https://mlacanada.com/newsfeed/march-2026-the-pulse-report-a-market-in-holding-pattern-as-supply-remains-limited
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PROJECTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Hillcrest – RED Developments

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January opened with steady interest rates, cautious buyers, and a continued buildup of inventory across presale, resale, and rental markets. While select end-user projects found traction, overall activity remained measured, with developers launching strategically and sellers competing aggressively on price. At the same time, rental supply continues to expand, adding another layer of complexity to the broader housing landscape.

In this month’s Presale Pulse, Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer unpack what the first month of 2026 is telling us. From stable monetary policy and cooling labour data to modest presale absorption, resale pricing adjustments, and the debut of our new Rental Pulse segment, they explore how each piece of the market is influencing the other — and what that interconnected view means as we head toward spring.

📍 Filmed at the Ortus Display Home in South Oak, Vancouver.

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
February 2026 Presale Pulse Report: https://mlacanada.com/newsfeed/february-2026-the-pulse-report-sluggish-start-to-the-year-as-buyer-leverage-builds
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PROJECTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Terrain at Garibaldi Springs – Polygon
Crystal Apartments – Lougheed Properties

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