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tariffs

3 articles tagged "tariffs" from Rain City Properties.

Stacked lumber at a Vancouver construction site with partially framed residential building in the background

Market Insights 9 min read

How US-Canada Tariffs Are Hitting Vancouver Housing Construction Costs in 2026

The new wave of tariffs on lumber, steel, and appliances is adding thousands to new home construction costs in Vancouver. Here's what the numbers actually say and what it means for buyers and builders.

Greyden Douglas - March 26, 2026

Empty Vancouver residential street with for sale sign and North Shore mountains under overcast sky

Market Insights 8 min read

Why Are There No Buyers in Vancouver's Buyer's Market?

Inventory is at multi-year highs, prices are falling, and rates have dropped 275 basis points. So where are all the buyers? A look at the psychology, economics, and math behind the paradox.

Greyden Douglas - March 10, 2026

Vancouver harbour container port with cargo ships, cranes, and North Shore mountains under overcast sky

Market Insights 8 min read

How US-Canada Tariffs Are Affecting Vancouver's Housing Market in 2026: Construction Costs, Mortgage Rates, and Recession Risk

Steel tariffs at 50%, softwood lumber duties near 45%, and a CMHC recession warning. Here's how the US-Canada trade war is hitting Vancouver construction costs, mortgage rate decisions, and buyer confidence heading into spring 2026.

Greyden Douglas - March 4, 2026