Vancouver Real Estate: What the Numbers Actually Mean in 2026

The data is out—but the way it’s being interpreted? That’s where things get messy. In this episode of Bamboo - Vancouver's Property Management & Investment Podcast, we dig into what’s really happening in the Greater Vancouver real estate market and why context matters more than headlines with Liam Rines of Royal LePage - Elite West.

Benchmark prices across all housing types are down $57,000 year over year, yet the story changes depending on when and how you compare the numbers. Should February–March be the real benchmark given the political and economic noise at the time? We break down why timing matters and where people are drawing the wrong conclusions.

We also cover:
Why mortgage rates may hold steady
Why rent increases aren’t being driven by stronger sales
What this market is telling us heading into 2026—and why buyers may finally start moving again
How immigration policy could quietly reshape both rents and demand

Plus, practical advice you can actually use:
How to verify your property’s market value after July 1, 2025
How to buy in a slow market without underbidding yourself out of a deal
How to sell in a slow market, manage expectations, and still get people through the door (no TikTok dancing required… probably)

If you want a clear, no-hype breakdown of where the Vancouver market is—and where it’s likely going—this episode is a must-listen.



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