Vancouver Real Estate Blog by Aparna Kapur

Tree-lined Vancouver street with brick and stone mid-rise buildings on both sides under a clear sky in early autumn
Neighbourhoods~7 min read

Can Neighbours Stop a Vancouver Rezoning in Court? The West 29th and Ash Ruling Says Rarely

A B.C. court upheld Vancouver's approval of 229 rentals at West 29th and Ash near King Edward station. What judges review in a rezoning challenge.

October 2026Read More
Downtown Vancouver skyline and the Vancouver Convention Centre seen across Coal Harbour from a rocky Stanley Park shoreline under a clear blue sky
Market Analysis~8 min read

Vancouver Votes Oct. 17: How Every Major Party Would Change Housing, Zoning and Rentals

Vancouver votes Oct. 17. A neutral side-by-side of seven parties' housing platforms on permits, city land, renters and the ODP, plus how and when to vote.

October 2026Read More
Snow-capped North Shore mountains above the North Vancouver waterfront skyline, with a loaded container ship crossing Burrard Inlet in the foreground
Neighbourhoods~4 min read

North Vancouver's Affordable Housing Fund Could Run Dry Within Five Years: What It Means for Buyers and Renters

The District of North Vancouver's Housing Reserve Fund could be fully allocated within five years. Here is what the staff report says and why it matters.

October 2026Read More
Edwardian-era Vancouver heritage house painted purple with white trim, tall Ionic columns, and a covered front porch on an overcast day
Neighbourhoods~5 min read

Townhouses in First Shaughnessy? A Second Heritage Rezoning Lands on Douglas Crescent

Intracorp filed a second First Shaughnessy rezoning: 27 townhouses plus a 1912 heritage triplex on Douglas Crescent. What it means for owners and buyers.

October 2026Read More
Modern multi-story apartment building with glass-enclosed balconies under a clear blue sky
Buying~6 min read

Vancouver's New Apartment Rules Kick In October 27. Here's the Family Unit Mix.

From Oct 27, 2026, new Vancouver apartments over 8 units need 35% two-or-more bedrooms (5% three-or-more), plus balcony, storage, and layout updates.

October 2026Read More
Modern elementary school building with athletic courtyard and playground, no people in frame
Neighbourhoods~7 min read

North Vancouver’s First New Elementary in 35 Years Is Open. Here’s the Catchment.

Cloverley Elementary opened September 2026 in North Vancouver, the first new public elementary in 35 years. Catchment, capacity, child care, buyer checks.

September 2026Read More
Yaletown Seawall and marina with downtown Vancouver residential towers along False Creek at night
Neighbourhoods~7 min read

Buying Near False Creek or Coal Harbour? School Catchments Just Changed in a Big Way

Seaside Elementary opened September 2026 in Coal Harbour. Olympic Village school early works started the same month. What that means for downtown and SEFC buyers.

September 2026Read More
Vancouver residential apartment towers silhouetted against an orange and blue sky at dusk, with a few windows lit
Market Analysis6 min read

Vancouver Rents Rose While the Region Softened. West Van and North Van Still Top Canada

West Van, North Van, and Vancouver are Canada's three priciest rental cities this month. Vancouver proper rose 3.3% YoY while Metro asking rents eased.

September 2026Read More
Apartment towers along the Dundarave and Ambleside waterfront in West Vancouver, seen across the water
Neighbourhoods6 min read

West Vancouver Bylaw 5446: Four to Six Units on Most Lots (What Council Decides September 21)

West Vancouver council considers Bylaw 5446 on Sept 21: four units on most lots, six near Marine Drive transit. What owners and buyers need to know.

September 2026Read More
Oakridge Centre on West 41st Avenue in 2018, before redevelopment, a few blocks east of the JWest site at Oak and 41st
Neighbourhoods6 min read

Oak & 41st just broke ground: what JWest means for Oakridge owners and buyers

JWest broke ground Sep 14, 2026 at Oak & 41st. Here is what the Diamond JCC, King David expansion, and later rental towers mean for Oakridge and Cambie Corridor buyers and owners.

September 2026Read More
Townhomes lining Oak Street in Vancouver's Oakridge neighbourhood
Neighbourhoods5 min read

Another Tower at Oak and 41st: What the 5680 Oak Rezoning Means for Oakridge

A 26-storey condo is proposed for the Petro-Canada site at Oak and 41st. What the City filing means for Oakridge and Cambie Corridor buyers and sellers.

September 2026Read More
Concrete condo towers in Vancouver under an overcast sky
Market Analysis5 min read

Metro's $4.4B Unsold Condo Stock: What It Means on the Cambie Corridor

Metro holds ~$4.4B in finished-unsold condos (~5,300 units). What that inventory means for Oakridge and Cambie buyers and sellers.

September 2026Read More
The north atrium at Oakridge Park in 2026, with circular timber seating terraces under a glass roof
Neighbourhoods9 min read

Oakridge Park Spring 2026: Everything Opening This Year

From luxury retail to Time Out Market to a 9-acre rooftop park, here is your complete guide to everything opening at Oakridge Park in 2026 and what it means for Vancouver real estate.

March 2026Read More
A row of cherry trees in blossom on Vancouver's west side, near Kerrisdale and Arbutus Ridge
Neighbourhoods8 min read

Oakridge vs. Kerrisdale: Which Vancouver Neighbourhood Is Right for You?

Two of Vancouver's most desirable west side neighbourhoods compared head-to-head: schools, transit, pricing, lifestyle, and future growth potential.

March 2026Read More
Looking north over the Cambie Corridor to downtown Vancouver from Queen Elizabeth Park
Market Analysis7 min read

Cambie Corridor Rezoning Explained: What the October 2025 Changes Mean for Your Property

The Cambie Corridor Plan update approved in October 2025 has pre-zoned over 4,300 properties. Here is what it means for homeowners, buyers, and investors along the Canada Line corridor.

March 2026Read More
Condo buildings under construction with tower cranes in Southeast False Creek, Vancouver
Buying7 min read

Resale vs. Presale: The 2026 Vancouver Condo Market

Until recently, choosing between a presale and a resale condo was a genuinely difficult decision. In 2026, the calculus has shifted, but not entirely in one direction.

February 2026Read More
Aerial view of Oakridge, Vancouver in 2018, with Oakridge Centre and Cambie Street running through low-rise housing
Neighbourhoods6 min read

Is Oakridge Vancouver's New Downtown?

In 2011, Oakridge was officially designated a municipal town centre, the first of its kind in Metro Vancouver. With Oakridge Park now open as of May 2026, that vision has become reality.

February 2026Read More
The east galleria at Oakridge Park in 2026, with shoppers, storefronts, and an indoor tree
Neighbourhoods8 min read

Oakridge Park Redevelopment: Everything You Need to Know in 2026

The $6 billion Oakridge Park project is transforming Vancouver's landscape. Here's what buyers, sellers, and investors need to know about timelines, pricing, and impact on the neighborhood.

February 2026Read More
A row of modern wood-clad townhomes in Kitsilano, Vancouver
Buying10 min read

First-Time Home Buyer Programs in BC: Your Complete 2026 Guide

From the FHSA to the PTT exemption, here's every program available to help you buy your first home in British Columbia, and how to maximize your benefits.

January 2026Read More
Autumn colour reflected in Trout Lake at John Hendry Park in East Vancouver, with the North Shore mountains behind
Neighbourhoods7 min read

Best Neighbourhoods in Vancouver for Families (2026 Edition)

From school catchments to park access to community feel, here are the top Vancouver neighbourhoods for families, based on data and local knowledge.

January 2026Read More
A Craftsman house with a white picket fence on West 5th Avenue in Kitsilano, Vancouver
Advice8 min read

How to Choose a Realtor in Vancouver: A Local Agent's Honest Guide

How do you actually pick a realtor in Vancouver? A working agent's honest guide: licence checks, the questions worth asking, the red flags I see, and why neighbourhood-level expertise matters more than a big brand.

July 2026Read More
A calculator, a pen, and a printed rate table on a wooden desk
Advice7 min read

What Does a Realtor Cost in BC? Vancouver Commissions Explained

Who pays real estate commission in BC, how the typical Vancouver structure works, what it looks like in dollars on a real sale, and the other costs — GST, property transfer tax, legal fees — you should budget for.

July 2026Read More
Downtown Vancouver skyline, BC Place, and False Creek with a Canadian flag in the foreground
Market Analysis7 min read

Vancouver Real Estate Market Update: The June 2026 Numbers

Sales jumped nearly 10% year-over-year in June while prices held flat — a possible early sign of a market shift. Here are the June 2026 GVR numbers for Metro Vancouver, the west side, and the east side, and what they mean for buyers and sellers.

July 2026Read More

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