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.

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PROJECTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Terrain at Garibaldi Springs – Polygon
Crystal Apartments – Lougheed Properties

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