BC Real Estate Association

“Home sales in the province are gaining momentum following a slow first half of 2025,” said BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson. Get the September 2025 stats here 👉 https://bit.ly/3KOO7wZ

YouTube video by BCRealEstateAssn Why BC Needs a Permanent Housing Policy Roundtable

What is a Permanent Provincial Housing Policy Roundtable, and why is it important? In this video, BCREA CEO Trevor Koot discusses the proposed initiative and what it could mean for the British Columbia housing sector 👉 https://bit.ly/3JbbY9O

Wishing you a bright and prosperous Diwali filled with light, joy, and success ✨🪔 #Diwali2025

🏠 Housing Market Update 🏠 Watch BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson discuss the September 2025 statistics. Get all the information and charts: bit.ly/3Plk5Rq

Opinion: Premier Eby stated the previous housing finance 'model is dead.' So, what and where is the new model? So what is the new model? The 'Australia model,' where foreign money is permitted to fund new real estate projects, should be considered.

BC Premier David Eby has stated the previous housing finance "model is dead." So, what and where is the new model? 🤔 In a new op-ed in the 𝘝𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘶𝘯, BCREA CEO Trevor Koot proposes a new path forward for housing development in the province. Check it out here 👉 https://bit.ly/4nW8kzI

BCREA reports that 5,782 residential unit sales were recorded in MLS® Systems in September 2025, up 4.4 per cent from September 2024. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3KOO7wZ

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at BCREA!

Our office will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 8:30 am.

📢 Join our virtual Director Applicant Information Session on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 12 pm PT to learn about the Public and REALTOR® Director positions available and the application process.

Register now 👉 https://bit.ly/3Ixy5XK

The new Property Disclosure Statement and Property No-Disclosure Statement bring changes to how real estate disclosure works in BC. Find out what’s changed, how courts are handling disclosure, and how REALTORS® can guide their clients in our latest 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘚𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 article👉 https://bit.ly/4mS1QjW

📣 BCREA is seeking REALTORS® to join its Board of Directors for 2026–2027. If you are a licensed REALTOR® interested in shaping the future of real estate in BC, learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/4gNEVEU

📣 BCREA is seeking a Public Director to join its Board of Directors for 2026-2027. If you have governance, finance, legal, or real estate experience, learn more about the position and apply here: https://bit.ly/48bLfnF

The REALTOR® value proposition is changing, and both regulation and data can play a role in positioning the profession for a bright future. Find out more in our latest CEO video 👉 https://bit.ly/4nZHOVJ

Best wishes for Yom Kippur. G'mar Chatima Tova.

It may be the final day of September, but it's never too late to talk REALTOR® Safety Month. In the latest issue of BCREA’s 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦: The Newsletter, CEO Trevor Koot discussed this important annual event and offered some recommended reading. Check out his thoughts here 👉 bit.ly/46ADpBh

🧡Today we honour the resilience of residential school survivors and remember the children who never returned. This day calls on us all to reflect on our shared responsibility in reconciliation.

Our office will be closed Tuesday, September 30, 2025, and reopen Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 8:30 am.

📈 BC home sales rose in August.

Sales were up 0.5 per cent year-over-year, with prices down 1.4 per cent and dollar volume also falling. Get the August 2025 stats here 👉 bit.ly/4nHN0xh

The Housing Monitor Dashboard has been updated! Stay informed with the latest data on BC’s resale home market, construction trends, rental landscape, borrowing costs, and more. Check out the newest data here: bit.ly/3DgC6sF

BCREA and its coalition partners are calling on the BC Government to launch a Permanent Provincial Housing Policy Roundtable. Read the full newswire here 👉 www.bcrea.bc.ca/advocacy/ubc...

BC Premier David Eby stands at a lectern on a stage at the 2025 Union of BC Municipalities conference, with flags behind him and a large screen that reads "Charting the Course"

BC Premier David Eby addressed the Union of BC Municipalities on Friday with a message of resiliency in these difficult economic times. #BCREA is encouraged by the Premier's commitment to help the Heritage Conservation Act changes work for municipalities. #UBCM25

Government Relations staffers pose for a photo in an atrium with a totem pole and several teal banners reading "UBCM" behind them

The BCREA Government Relations team was excited to attend #UBCM25, working with regional REALTOR® boards and associations to engage local and provincial governments on BC’s housing priorities. Collaboration is key to building solutions that reflect our communities’ needs. 🏡 #BCREA #HousingPolicy

The BCREA Nowcast estimate of provincial economic growth for July was 1.3 per cent. Read more 👉 www.bcrea.bc.ca/economics/bc...

A man stands at a lectern at the 2025 Union of BC Municipalities conference, with flags behind him

Big news from #UBCM25: The resolution calling for a Permanent Provincial Housing Policy Roundtable has passed! This is a huge step toward housing solutions shaped by experts on the ground. Thanks to all who supported – let’s keep the momentum going. 🏡 #BCREA #HousingPolicy #HousingSolutions

Where is the REALTOR® profession headed? 🤔 Our latest CEO video explores how the REALTOR® value proposition is evolving, and what opportunities lie ahead in a changing real estate sector.

“My mom wants to buy my listing. What must I do?” 🏠🤔

Get the answer to this tricky real estate question in the latest edition of BCREA’s 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦: The Newsletter👉 bit.ly/3VvJFp9

The REALTOR® value proposition has changed and will continue to change. In this video, BCREA CEO Trevor Koot breaks down how REALTORS® can redefine their role in a rapidly evolving digital and regulatory landscape.

Hot off the press! The September edition of BCREA’s bi-monthly 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦: The Newsletter is out in the world.

If you’re a REALTOR® or a subscriber, look out for the newsletter in your inbox. If not, check it out and don’t forget to subscribe 👉 bit.ly/46ADpBh

📉 BCREA Economists expect the average uninsured five-year fixed mortgage rate offered by Canadian lenders will come down to around 4.35 per cent by the end of the year.

Read more in our latest Mortgage Rate Forecast 👉 bit.ly/2wNgeHf

“We continue to see significant regional disparity in the market, with the Lower Mainland lagging behind the rest of the province,” said BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson. Get the August 2025 stats here 👉 bit.ly/4nHN0xh

Federal Government Addresses Housing Affordability – With BC on the Sidelines - British Columbia Real Estate Association On September 14, 2025, the federal government launched the Build Canada Homes agency, first announced in May’s Speech from the Throne. The agency’s goals largely centre on non-market affordable housin...

🏠 The federal government has launched its Build Canada Homes agency with an initial $13-billion budget. But what does the agency intend to accomplish, and where does BC fit into the picture? Check out our blog here: bit.ly/48p3EgE

🏠 Housing Market Update 🏠 Watch BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson discuss the August 2025 statistics. Get all the information and charts: www.bcrea.bc.ca/economics/ho...