The Pulse: August 2026 Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley
A quiet summer market, but strategic pricing is getting attention.July brought just three presale launches and 42 new townhomes across Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Despite the limited supply, same-month absorption reached 50%, the strongest result of 2026, as smaller releases and competitive pricing helped generate buyer activity.Resale told a different story, with sales pulling back after June’s stronger performance while inventory remained well above seasonal averages. Meanwhile, rental supply continues to grow, with August expected to bring the largest monthly delivery of rental homes so far this year, giving renters more choice heading into fall.In this month’s episode of The Pulse, Brittany Reimer, Alan He, and Ashley Judd unpack the latest trends across presale, resale, and rental markets, from the impact of strategic pricing and shifting resale conditions to the growing pipeline of purpose-built rental supply.📍 Filmed at Westview Townhomes in Central Coquitlam.Listen to our audio-only version on your favourite streaming platform: Apple, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Amazon MusicMLA Canada | Real Estate Intelligent100-856 Homer St., Vancouver BC @mlacanada | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | RedBook | WeChat

