Greater Vancouver Realtors

08/21/2026

Step into the Industry Holiday Classic – European Soirée on November 19, where European elegance meets irresistible after-dark glamour.

Journey from the marble terraces of Monaco to the sun-drenched Amalfi Coast and into the glow of the Moulin Rouge. Enjoy exceptional cuisine, live entertainment, immersive experiences, and an evening designed to celebrate the season in spectacular style.

Hosted in partnership by:

• Greater Vancouver REALTORS®

• Canadian Mortgage Brokers Association British Columbia, CMBA - BC

• Appraisal Institute of Canada - BC Association

• The Real Estate Institute of British Columbia

GVR members: Use the access code in the link below to receive your exclusive member pricing.
https://portal.gvrealtors.ca/events/industry-holiday-classic-2026-european-soiree

We look forward to celebrating the season with you!

08/20/2026

Thank you to our members for making this possible.

Because of your ongoing support of the Community Relief Fund, Greater Vancouver REALTORS® was able to donate $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to support wildfire relief efforts. Together, we’re helping communities affected by this wildfire season when they need it most.

Read more in the coverage below.

Greater Vancouver Realtors (GVR) has donated $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to help victims impacted by the ongoing British Columbia wildfires.

08/20/2026

What’s one thing you’re doing today to prepare for tomorrow?

We asked a few REALTORS®, and here’s what they had to say.

What are you doing to prepare?

However you’re preparing for what’s next, PacificWest is a great place to keep building momentum.

Register at PacificWest.ca.

08/20/2026

Of all Lower Mainland municipalities, New Westminster is recording the steepest decrease in detached home prices.

Since July 2025, the detached benchmark price has fallen by 13.3% in the city.

Regionally, the decline is more moderate, with a 7.4% drop over the same period.

Uncover price trends for different home types in your area in the newest housing market report: https://bit.ly/4xreQTw

08/19/2026

Building on our $100,000 donation toward B.C. wildfire relief efforts, we’re encouraging the REALTOR® community across Canada to raise an additional $10,000 for the cause.

Your donation will strengthen the Canadian Red Cross’s wildfire relief efforts, helping provide additional assistance to evacuees and impacted communities throughout the province. Plus, an anonymous donor is matching donations up to $350,000, helping your contribution go even further.

Donate here: https://give.redcross.ca/page/26BCF-CREA?_lang=en

Thank you for your support and demonstrating the deep gratitude and respect we share for the communities we so proudly serve.

08/18/2026

On behalf of our REALTOR® members, our CEO, Jeff King, proudly presented a $100,000 cheque to the Canadian Red Cross to support wildfire relief efforts across the province.

“Thousands of British Columbians are facing the uncertainty and hardship of being displaced from their homes, and our more than 13,000 REALTOR® members want to help,” said Jeff King.

With this donation through our Community Relief Fund, the Canadian Red Cross can continue making a real difference on the ground by operating emergency reception centres, running group lodging sites for evacuees, and supporting long-term recovery efforts in impacted communities.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gF30zm

Thank you to Government and Strategic Relations Lead Corinne Mercier, Legacy Advisor Firoz Mahmud, and Senior Development Officer Gabriel Wong for coming out to accept the donation on behalf of the Canadian Red Cross.

08/18/2026

Greater Vancouver REALTORS® is proud to be donating $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to support critical wildfire relief efforts across the province.

The donation, which is being made through our Community Relief Fund, will provide emergency support to evacuees forced from their homes and help impacted communities with long-term recovery.

Learn more about the fund and how it’s supporting wildfire relief efforts in the full news release: https://bit.ly/4gF30zm

08/18/2026

Everyone is talking about AI. But that’s only one piece of what’s changing.

In the latest episode of Critical Path, we sit down with Ashley Smith to discuss the bigger changes reshaping real estate and how REALTORS® can prepare for what's next.

Listen now on your favourite podcast platform. Search Greater Vancouver Realtors.

08/17/2026

Apartment prices are falling faster in many smaller markets across the region.

Since July 2025, the benchmark apartment price has fallen by 19% in Whistler, 17% on the Sunshine Coast, and 13% in Squamish. Across the region, the drop has been more muted at 7.5% over that same timeframe.

Discover how apartment prices are holding up in your neighbourhood by reading the latest housing market report: https://bit.ly/4xreQTw

08/17/2026

How do MLS® enhancements come to life?

From member feedback to new features, every MLS® enhancement starts with understanding what Realtors need most.

In this episode of Broker’s Corner, hosted by GVR Account Executive Brian Spencer, we take you behind the scenes of the MLS® enhancement process and explore how member input helped bring 11 new data fields for Whistler listings to life.

Watch now to learn how the tools you use every day continue to evolve.

In this episode of Brokers Corner, Brian sits down with James Lindo...