On the campaign trail, BC Premier and NDP leader David Eby announced two new housing tax proposals.
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Advocacy
BC Election: Will New Taxes Improve Affordability?
Economics
BCREA Nowcast
The BCREA Nowcast estimate of provincial economic growth for July was 2.2 per cent.
Economics
Mortgage Rate Forecast
Rising inflation risk has pushed yields higher and could drive the five-year fixed mortgage rate to above 5 per cent.
Economics
Housing Monitor Dashboard
Check out the latest housing trends on the BCREA Housing Monitor Dashboard.
BCREA
BCREA Honoured With Two 2026 ARELLO® Awards for Excellence in Communications and Education
BCREA is proud to announce that on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, we were recognized with two ARELLO® Awards.
BCREA 50th Anniversary
BCREA 50th Anniversary: Boom, Bust, Boom, Bust, Repeat
Exploring BCREA content from the past can expose some truths about both real estate and the world.
Economics
Housing Market Update – September 2026
Watch BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson discuss the August 2026 statistics.
Economics
Slow but Steady Sales Recovery Continues in the BC Market
BCREA reports that 5,653 residential unit sales were recorded in MLS® Systems in August 2026, down 4.7 per cent from August 2025.
Advocacy
Discover BCREA’s Local Election Resources
In the lead-up to BC’s 2026 local elections, BCREA is encouraging engagement with political candidates.
Legally Speaking
Do I Have to Disclose That? Commission Splits, Section 56(3), and the Materiality Question #600
Disclosure of remuneration in real estate can be complicated. Here’s what REALTORS® need to know.
BCREA 50th Anniversary
BCREA 50th Anniversary: Why Do People Choose Real Estate as a Career?
In this video, Trevor Koot, Darlene Hyde, and Robert Laing answer the question: “Why do people choose real estate as a career?”
Economics
BCREA 2026 Third Quarter Housing Forecast Update: Home Sales Expected to Rise in 2027
Multiple Listing Service® residential sales in BC are forecast to fall 1.2 per cent to 69,325 units this year.
Economics
Markets at a Glance
These charts provide year-to-date information on the pace of MLS® home sales for the province as well as in each of the BCREA member board regions and a comparison of current year sales.
Economics
Housing Market Activity Uneven Across BC Regions
BCREA reports that 6,561 residential unit sales were recorded in MLS® Systems in July 2026, down 6.7 per cent from July 2025.
BCREA
Supporting Those Impacted by 2026 BC Wildfires
REALTORS® are helping with response and recovery efforts during the devastating 2026 BC wildfire season.
Legally Speaking
Strata Depreciation Report Mandates: A Guide for Real Estate Professionals #599
Breaking down BC’s new depreciation report requirements and what REALTORS® need to know.
BCREA 50th Anniversary
BCREA 50th Anniversary: What Is the Future of Organized Real Estate?
In this video, Trevor Koot, Darlene Hyde, and Robert Laing answer the question: “What is the future of organized real estate?”
Advocacy
Government Relations at BCREA: Why We Do What We Do
What is the ultimate goal of BCREA’s Government Relations work, and how is that work conducted?
BCREA 50th Anniversary
BCREA 50th Anniversary: How a 1980 BCREA Logo Contest Became a Win-Win
Revisiting North Vancouver REALTOR® Jerrie Netolicky’s contest-winning logo.
Economics
Market Activity Shows Encouraging Signs of Improvement
BCREA reports that 7,225 residential unit sales were recorded in MLS® Systems in June 2026, up 0.9 per cent from June 2025.
Legally Speaking
Dealing With Tenanted Properties: What Trading-Only Licensees Should Watch Out For #598
A full breakdown of the kinds of services REALTORS® can (and can’t) provide to clients selling or purchasing tenanted properties.
BCREA 50th Anniversary
BCREA 50th Anniversary: What Does BCREA’s Anniversary Mean to You?
In this video, Trevor Koot, Darlene Hyde, and Robert Laing answer the question: “What does BCREA’s 50th anniversary mean to you?”
Economics
The Phantom Recovery: Vibes, Supply Shocks, and the BC Housing Market
In this Market Intelligence report, we examine the relationship between market forces and household confidence.
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Subscribe to Get BCREA CEO Videos Directly to Your Inbox
A direct email subscription for fans of BCREA’s CEO Video With Trevor Koot.
Advocacy
BCREA Issues Key Recommendations to Help BC Unlock Housing Supply
As part of the lead-up to BC Budget 2027, BCREA has submitted two recommendations to support new housing delivery.
Economics
Sales Struggle Against a Weak Economy and Rising Mortgage Rates
BCREA reports that 6,790 residential unit sales were recorded in MLS® Systems in May 2026, down 2 per cent from May 2025.
BCREA 50th Anniversary
BCREA 50th Anniversary: Economist Brendon Ogmundson on Canada’s Obsession With Real Estate
In this video, BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson answers questions about the Association and the sector.
Legally Speaking
Legal Use of Photographs in Real Estate Transactions #597
Here’s what REALTORS® need to know about photographs in listings and copyright legislation.
Advocacy
BC Real Estate Association Renews Call for Provincial Drug Home Remediation Policy
As British Columbia confronts clandestine drug production, BCREA is renewing its call for a provincial drug home remediation policy.
BCREA 50th Anniversary
BCREA 50th Anniversary: How the Heritage Conservation Act Is Evolving Under Private Sector Criticism
Enacted in 1977, the Heritage Conservation Act is being modernized with private-sector input.