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1.05-acre industrial land at West Abbotsford sold for $2,988,800
Western Investor · 19 Mar 2021 · Frank O'Brien 
The Metro Vancouver Regional Industrial Lands Strategy Report, released June 2020, found the region, as of 2015, had only 28,000 acres of industrial land, but that 80 per cent of that had already been developed.
Multi-family rental building unit sold for $8.63 million located at 200 Street at 53rd Avenue, Langley, B.C.
Western Investor · 11 Mar 2021 · Momentum Realty Ltd.
Eight lots assembled for multi-family development near the station for planned Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension.
Cinema District located at 1502 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, BC holds presale
The Province · 07 Mar 2021 · Joanne Lee-Young
"There's just been such high demand for these because they have legal rental suites.
Increase in sales of single-detached houses market in the City of Delta, REBGV
Western Investor · 04 Feb 2021 · WI Staff
As for the North Delta and the Fraser Valley area, the FVRB notes that in a month that is usually one of the quietest in real estate, Fraser Valley's total market continued at a breakneck pace, producing the strongest January sales on record.…
Rental vacancies in Metro Vancouver spikes up to 2.6 percent in 2020 due to pandemic
The Vancouver Sun · 28 Jan 2021 · Tiffany Crawford
Newer structures drove the increase in the vacancy rate, particularly in the cities of Vancouver and Surrey, while vacancy rates decreased in suburban markets such as Langley and White Rock, according to the report.
High demand in industrial real estate - City of Abbotsford
Western Investor · 15 Dec 2020 · Frank O’Brien
There is 460,000 square feet of new industrial buildings are currently under construction in Abbotsford, representing nearly 14% of all industrial development in the Lower Mainland
Fraser Valley housing boom up to 55% according to BCREA
Western Investor · 11 Nov 2020 · Frank O’Brien
The Valley housing boom, which continued into the fall, reflects a switch in housing demand that has seen people opting to move from central urban cores to suburban locations as more are working from home and others seek more housing space for less money.…
Toronto housing market shows no sign of slowing
Mortgage Broker News · 06 Oct 2020 · Ephraim Vecina
Other standouts in apartment price growth were Hamilton-Burlington (up 74% to $471,100), Guelph (up 73% to $379,000), and Victoria, British Columbia (up 65% to $504,900). In terms of single-family housing prices, Niagara Region once again had the highest five-…
0.3 Acres in Abbotsford lot sells $400K over assessed value at $1.4 million
Western Investor · 17 Sep 2020 · London Pacific Property Agents Inc.
The Abbotsford Teachers Union received the full asking price for a 0.3-acre lot in Abbotsford's historic downtown.
Steve Nash Fitness World, Langley one of the fallen victim of the pandemic
The Province · 22 Aug 2020 · Chris Fournier
A fitness chain in British Columbia that carried the name of Steve Nash has fallen victim to the coronavirus pandemic, and its bankruptcy has given the basketball star a victory he has wanted for years. SNFW Fitness B.C. Ltd., which operated about two dozen St…
Homebuyers pulling the trigger in the Fraser Valley and beyond
The Province · 05 Jul 2020
"June's numbers clearly indicate that the market is functioning in this challenging new environment and we're returning to more typical activity levels." — Chris Shields, president of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board
Fraser Valley market shows robust month-over-month recovery
Canadian Real Estate Wealth · 03 Jun 2020
A main driver of this is the market's steady adjustment "to the new, necessary safety measures required to buy and sell a home during the provincial state of emergency due to COVID-19
Surrey 1008A Land Development going forward in Anniedale-Tynehead - will bring 120K new residents - land selling at $2.6M+ an Acre
Western Investor · 02 Jun 2020
City of Surrey's planned $3.1billion Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension received the support of Metro Vancouver mayors and, while all the money has not yet been approved, the concept has triggered one of the largest land plays in British Columbia.…
New plan from MST Nations and Aquilini Development would see tallest tower heights rise from 28 storeys to 46 storeys
The Vancouver Sun · 15 Apr 2020 · Sobia Moman
Metro Vancouver is considering expanding its overnight camping locations as popularity for the activity soars across the country. The bulk of campsites in B.C. are outside of Metro Vancouver, largely due to density and urban development in the region. But a st…
Union Park 20712 82nd Avenue Langley 589 homes in four 6-storey buildings by Polygon
The Province · 12 Mar 2020
When you buy an apartment in a new development in the Lower Mainland, you typically get some smart new appliances in a modern kitchen, a shiny new bathroom or two and perhaps a small deck or patio and not much else. But Polygon is offering a whole lot more tha…
Highpointe 11641 227 Street Maple Ridge 153 homes in a 6 storey building byConcordia Properties
The Province · 05 Mar 2020
The images of Highpointe depict a beautiful, horseshoe-shaped condo complex with staggered terraces and plenty of signature architectural details, overlooking the Fraser River, an adjacent park, local mountains and Mt. Baker.
Aristotle 20203 84 Avenue Langley 173 homes in a 6-storey building by ML Emporio Properties
The Province · 27 Feb 2020
Sim Brar, vice president of construction at ML Emporio Properties, says the project's liveability is the result of a long process at the company to deliver the best possible end product for homebuyers.
Fraser Valley home sales typical for January
Canadian Real Estate Wealth · 06 Feb 2020
Figures from Fraser Valley Real Estate Board show 974 sales were processed through the MLS last month, down almost 22% from December but up 24% from January 2019.
BCREA report forecasts increased sales, prices for 2020
Canadian Real Estate Wealth · 28 Jan 2020
In its first quarter forecast, the British Columbia Real Estate Association projects moderate growth for the provincial housing market in 2020. Led by returns to average levels of activity for Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, sales in BC are expected t…
Langley condo owners reeling after strata insurance deductible jumps from $5K to $250K
other · 03 Jan 2020
Residents of a condo complex in Langley are reeling over what they say is an inexplicable massive hike in the cost of their strata insurance.
Demand for Fraser Valley homes poised to swell
Canadian Real Estate Wealth · 17 Dec 2019
"The Fraser Valley housing market is currently witnessing a buyers' market due to the substantially higher inventory compared to the previous year and more buyers qualifying for the stress test as they become more adjusted to it
Middle-income renters to get supply boost in Langley
Canadian Real Estate Wealth · 16 Dec 2019
The province says that construction is underway on Solaro, which will provide 98 rental homes for individuals and families at 22304 - 50th Ave. in Murrayville.
Natura 73 one, two and three bedroom homes at 3182 Gladwin Abbotsford by Naturbana Properties and Kerkhoff Construction
The Province · 12 Dec 2019
Bruno Jury isn't your garden-variety developer. His mission encompasses much more than building homes to put up for sale. He says he wants create happy places where the residents not only spend more time getting to know each other, but also look outwards to ma…
Latimer Village at Latimer Heights 8242 200 Street Langley the first two buildings with 100 homes by Vesta Properties
The Province · 05 Dec 2019
Latimer Village is the newest section of Latimer Heights to go on sale and represents the urban hub of the entire community with 487 condos.
Creekside 24076 112 Avenue Maple Ridge 130 three bedroom homes by StreetSide Developments
The Vancouver Sun · 30 Nov 2019
Located on a six-and-a-half-acre site on 240 Street and 112 Avenue, Creekside will have proximity to Siegel Creek and the green space in the southwest corner of the site.
Latimer Village 8242 200 Street Langley first two buildings with 100 homes on sale now by Vesta Properties
The Vancouver Sun · 16 Nov 2019
In 2013, Vesta Properties approached homeowners in the Carvolth neighbourhood of Langley with an offer to purchase and then develop their lots. Fast forward six years and a landmark master-planned community – the largest in the Fraser Valley – is b…
Gardner 2838 Livingstone Avenue Abbotsford 77 townhomes in phase 1 by Mosaic
The Vancouver Sun · 09 Nov 2019
Mosaic Homes is taking its characteristic shingle-style townhomes to Abbotsford where it is developing Gardner, a 230-unit project on Livingstone Avenue.
ERA at 22255 Dewdney Trunk Road Maple Ridge 143 condos in phase 1 by Johnston Meier and SwissReal Developments
The Province · 07 Nov 2019
When complete, the project being established by Johnston Meier and SwissReal Developments will also include parks, amenities like an amphitheatre and retail and commercial units.The first phase includes 143 market condos and townhomes and 49 rental units.…
Residential sales across B.C. to rise 10.9% in 2020: BCREA
Western Investor · 06 Nov 2019
MLS residential sales across the province are predicted to increase 10.9 per cent to 85,500 units in 2020, which would take the annual total to just below the 10-year annual average for MLS sales of 85,800 units
Fraser 22127 48A Avenue Langley 61 two and four bedroom townhomes by Zenterra Developments
The Vancouver Sun · 02 Nov 2019
A big draw for young families is the municipally-run W.C. Blair Rec Centre right across the street with its free-form wave pool and other water features for the kids, as well as six swimming lanes, a sauna and whirlpool for moms and dads.
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