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2 articles tagged "condo-investment" from Rain City Properties.

Aerial view of Metro Vancouver cityscape with residential towers and mountains in the background during spring

Market Insights 8 min read

Immigration Policy Changes and Vancouver Housing Demand: Where the Numbers Stand in Spring 2026

CMHC confirms international migration to BC is declining in 2026 as non-permanent resident flows slow. With immigration historically driving roughly 60% of Metro Vancouver's population growth, the ripple effects on rental demand, condo investor returns, and housing prices are becoming impossible to ignore.

Greyden Douglas - April 3, 2026

Vancouver residential street with modern low-rise apartment buildings and For Rent signs during spring cherry blossom season

Market Insights 8 min read

Vancouver Rental Market 2026: Record 3.7% Vacancy, Falling Rents, and Free Month Incentives -- What It Means

Metro Vancouver's rental vacancy rate has hit 3.7% -- the highest since 1988. Rents are falling across the region, landlords are offering free months, and the rental market has flipped in favour of tenants. Here's what's driving the shift and what it means for renters, landlords, and condo investors.

Greyden Douglas - March 9, 2026