June 12 public hearing scheduled after Abbotsford council approves first and second reading An updated McKee Neighbourhood Plan that includes 65 more acres (23 hectares) of land to be designated as open space received initial approval by Abbotsford council on Monday (April 24). Council approved the first and second readings of the bylaw – repeating […]

August 2023, Summertime Blues On September 7, 2023, the Bank of Canada (BOC) kept the prime rate at 5%, maintaining it since the last increase in mid-July. Despite the imminent future rate increases to combat inflation, Canadian consumers get a slight break for the back-to-school season. Strategic Homebuying Amidst Steady Rates With rates unchanged for […]

July 2023, More Market Uncertainty Bank of Canada’s Rate Hike In mid-July, the Bank of Canada (BOC) increased the prime interest rate to 5%, hinting at a potential further increase in September. Despite inflation dropping to 2.8% after the July hike and stabilizing at 3.3% by August, interest rates are expected to rise until inflation […]

June 2023, Uncertainty Bank of Canada’s Rate Hike In mid-July, the Bank of Canada (BOC) raised the prime rate to 5%, with a possibility of further increases in September. This occurs despite inflation stabilizing at 3.4% for May and June. Interest rates are expected to rise until inflation approaches the BOC’s goal of 2.5% by […]

May 2023, Changes Are Brewing While last month clearly had a strong sense of equilibrium, the month of May appears to bring changes to the real estate industry and market from every angle. Last month, the Bank of Canada did not move interest rates for two periods; however, they spoke of potential increases that materialized […]

April 2023, Balance April clearly represents balance or equilibrium that is slowly starting to weigh more toward the seller’s side. Clear signs of stabilization and confidence can be seen in the Fraser Valley real estate market. The Bank of Canada has continued to hold rates, helping to substantiate this new consumer confidence in our local […]

March 2023, Steady Eddy Sales Absorptions on the Rise This month’s statistics show significant increases in sales absorptions compared to the previous month, although most remain lower than the same time last year. Notably, the Bank of Canada has kept interest rates unchanged for two consecutive periods, with talk of rates potentially decreasing soon. Consequently, […]

Mixed-use real estate transit-oriented development was once vital for city revitalization across Burrard Peninsula to Fraser Valley. Transformative Projects PCI Group’s journey began with Crossroads in 2008, followed by Marine Gateway in 2016 and King George Hub in Surrey. TransLink’s New Role TransLink now partners directly with PCI for projects at South Granville and Arbutus. […]

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There is something almost romantic about living mountainside – it’s a natural paradise of forested slopes that make you feel like you’re living in a place of breathtaking beauty. You can already picture it, can’t you? Pacific Hills Developments’ and Milkai Developments’, Westminster Plateau is a picturesque setting and so much more. Embracing the mountain life in […]