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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Is the market turning a corner, or settling into a new normal?
As 2026 begins, the conversation around real estate is shifting, even if the market itself hasn’t changed overnight. Following a highly constrained 2025, presale activity hit decade lows, buyer confidence remained fragile, and inventory across resale and rental markets stayed elevated. At the same time, slower population growth, softening rents, and easing affordability are reshaping market dynamics heading into the year ahead.
In this month’s Presale Pulse, Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer reflect on the key takeaways from 2025 and break down what’s influencing the market now, from shifting immigration trends and rising rental supply to cautious developers, absent investors, and buyers holding the leverage. They also look ahead to 2026 and discuss what could spark renewed activity as sentiment slowly evolves.

📍 Filmed at the Nature Haus Display Home in Surrey’s Fleetwood neighbourhood.

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
January 2026 Presale Pulse Report: https://mlacanada.com/newsfeed/january-2026-presale-report-what-todays-constraints-mean-for-tomorrows-opportunities
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Is the market finding its footing, or simply heading into a year-end pause?

Despite stronger-than-expected GDP growth helping Canada avoid a technical recession, December’s presale market closed out the year at a standstill. With no new launches expected, zero sales recorded from November releases, and buyer hesitation lingering, developers continued to delay activity while attention shifted toward a rapidly expanding rental market.

In this month’s Presale Pulse, Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer break down the mixed signals shaping today’s landscape, from resilient headline economic data and upcoming mortgage renewals to softening rents, rising incentives, and buyer leverage across both presale and resale markets. They also look ahead to early 2026 and what may be needed for confidence to return.

📍 Filmed at the Emerald Riverfront Display Home in Lions Gate Village.

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
December 2025 Presale Pulse Report: https://mlacanada.com/newsfeed/december-2025-presale-report-launch-activity-rises-yet-sales-stay-subdued
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PRESALE PROJECTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

West 42 – Mera
Smith & Farrow – Boffo

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Is the market finally turning a corner, or are we still in a holding pattern?

Even with back-to-back rate cuts bringing the overnight rate down to 2.25%, October’s presale activity stayed muted. Absorption remained soft, preview periods stretched longer, and developers continued to delay launches as buyers moved cautiously through a landscape shaped by elevated inventory and shaky confidence.

In this month’s Presale Pulse, Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer break down what’s driving the pause, from cooling inflation and a new federal budget to ongoing global pressures and affordability challenges. They also look ahead to November’s expected launches and what these signals mean for the winter market.

📍 Filmed at the Florin Presentation Centre in West Coquitlam.

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
October 2025 Presale Pulse Report: https://mlacanada.com/newsfeed/november-2025-presale-report-launch-activity-rises-yet-sales-stay-subdued
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PRESALE PROJECTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

West 57th – Onni

Vesa at Little Mountain – Holborn

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Is Canada’s housing market showing signs of life, or just catching its breath?

Despite a rate cut to 2.5%, September marked the second straight month with no new presale launches as developers held back and buyers stayed cautious.

In this month’s Presale Pulse, Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer unpack what’s behind the hesitation: from softening GDP and rising unemployment to consumer confidence that’s yet to recover. They also explore what October’s seven new project launches could signal for the months ahead.

📍 Filmed at the Harlowe Presentation Centre in South Surrey.

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
October 2025 Presale Pulse Report: https://mlacanada.com/newsfeed/october-2025-presale-report-silent-month-as-buyers-stay-on-the-sidelines
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PRESALE PROJECTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Rindall – Woodbridge

Queens on King George – Dawson + Sawyer

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Is the Fraser Valley signaling a sharper slowdown than Greater Vancouver? With zero new presale launches in August, the slowest in five years, and only one 66-unit project forecasted for September, developers are holding back while buyers wait and watch.

In this month’s Presale Pulse, Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer break down the latest macroeconomic shifts, resale market softness, and the mounting challenges facing concrete high-rise launches.

Filmed at Nature Haus by Isle of Mann Sales Gallery in Surrey.

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
September 2025 Presale Pulse Report: https://mlacanada.com/newsfeed/september-2025-presale-report-end-of-summer-burnout
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PRESALE PROJECTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Nature Haus - Isle of Mann
Harlowe - Genaris Properties
Versant - Infinity Properties

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Check out the August 2025 episode of the Presale Pulse, covering the latest in-depth macroeconomic factors, presale and resale data affecting the real estate industry today.

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August 2025 Presale Pulse Report: https://hubs.ly/Q03D1Vb70
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PRESALE PROJECTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Movala - Stober Group
Somerset Heights - Boyd Wilson

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