Journal Tag

housing-demand

2 articles tagged "housing-demand" 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 International Airport arrivals terminal exterior with spring cherry blossoms and North Shore mountains

Market Insights 8 min read

Canada's Immigration Cuts in 2026: How Slower Population Growth Is Deflating Vancouver's Housing Demand

Canada went from record population growth to near-zero in under two years. The impact on Vancouver's rental and purchase markets is already measurable, from a 30-year high in vacancy rates to softening condo prices. Here's what the data says and what it means for buyers, sellers, and investors.

Greyden Douglas - March 11, 2026