What the First Half of 2026 Has Taught Us About the Greater Vancouver Housing Market

What the First Half of 2026 Has Taught Us About the Greater Vancouver Housing Market

Michael Cowling
Published on: 18/07/2026

2026 Greater Vancouver housing market update: more inventory, smarter pricing, and neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood shifts buyers & sellers need to know.

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Greater Vancouver home sales pick up at the start of summer

Greater Vancouver home sales pick up at the start of summer

Michael Cowling
Published on: 14/07/2026

Metro Vancouver home sales rose 9.6% in June 2026. See the latest benchmark prices, listing trends & what it means for buyers and sellers now.

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Overcoming Setback and Height Limits in West Richmond Multiplexes

Overcoming Setback and Height Limits in West Richmond Multiplexes

Michael Cowling
Published on: 27/06/2026

Learn how local RSM zoning adjustments interact with the provincial 11-metre height standard in West Richmond. Michael Cowling analyzes how site standards affect Bill 25 land value.

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Seafair Land Assemblies Along the No. 2 Road Transit Corridor

Seafair Land Assemblies Along the No. 2 Road Transit Corridor

Michael Cowling
Published on: 26/06/2026

Capitalize on Richmond's missing middle housing shift. See how the 402 bus route corridor impacts Bill 25 land value and unlocks 6-unit density bonuses for Seafair land assemblies.

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Decoding Richmond’s RSM Zoning Adjustments for Detached Neighborhoods

Decoding Richmond’s RSM Zoning Adjustments for Detached Neighborhoods

Michael Cowling
Published on: 24/06/2026

Master Richmond's new Residential Single Multi-Unit (RSM) zoning adjustments. Learn how Michael Cowling helps owners maximize sliding scale FSR under the SSMUH manual.

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Richmond Real Estate 2026: Navigating Bill 25 and the BC Budget Impacts

Richmond Real Estate 2026: Navigating Bill 25 and the BC Budget Impacts

Michael Cowling
Published on: 23/06/2026

The Richmond real estate landscape has shifted fundamentally as of early 2026. While many agents are still quoting 2024 data, the recent implementation of Bill 25 and the 2026 BC Provincial Budget have introduced new variables that directly impact yo

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