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REALTOR® News, May 22, 2026: PDP course registration changing May 28

Starting the evening of May 28, GVR courses will be available through BCREA Access, making it easier to find, register, and complete your PDP requirements.

More courses in one place

BCREA Access brings all courses into one place, including both GVR and BCREA offerings. With improved filtering, you can quickly find courses by date, topic, or format.

Why are we moving our courses to BCREA Access?

The underlying technology behind our current Courses and Events Calendar is outdated. Moving to BCREA’s more modern system will help us improve the registration process for both you and our staff.

This is also the first step towards our goal of creating a unified provincial learning system, which will give you access to any course provided by real estate boards and associations in BC.

What to expect

On May 28, course registration will be unavailable for a period of time as our team works to transfer our courses from the old system to BCREA Access.

You will still be able to access courses you've already registered for on May 28.

After May 28, when you visit the Course Catalogue or Calendar pages, you’ll be directed to BCREA Access. You can also bookmark it for quicker access.

There will also be a few differences in course registration and attendance, for example:

  • Registration will be self-serve and completed online. Charge to account, and bill to Brokerage options will no longer be available

  • You’ll be able to access your course materials through BCREA Access

  • Zoom links will be available one hour before class

Initially, PDP hours may take longer to appear on your account, so we recommend you plan ahead and avoid any last-minute issues.

Event registration still available on GVR site

While our regular PDP courses will be moving to the new platform, event registration will still be on our GVR member website.

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Updated Residential Data Input Form / New MLS® fields for Whistler listings now available

With member feedback and support, Greater Vancouver REALTORS® added 11 new fields to the MLS® specific to the Whistler area today.

Alongside this change, we’re also making total parking spaces, and covered parking spaces, mandatory fields.

You’ll find these new fields on the residential attached, detached, and multi-family listings.

What to expect

Here’s a list of the new fields and the sections you’ll find them in:

  • Quarter Share (Title to Land)

  • Bare Land Strata (Title to Land)

  • Top Floor Unit (Style of Home)

  • Chalet (Style of Home)

  • Phase 1 properties (BA - Bylaw Restrictions)

  • Phase 2 properties (BA - Bylaw Restrictions)

  • Employee Restricted (BA - Bylaw Restrictions)

  • Ski in/Ski out (Amenities)

  • Pickle Ball Court (Amenities)

  • Distance to Ski hill/Lift (Property Details)

  • Is this a Pre-Sale (Strata Properties)

Resources

Review our FAQ about these new fields.

If you have more questions, give us a call at 604-730-3000.

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New normal for Metro Vancouver’s housing market continues

VANCOUVER, BC – March 3, 2026 – Metro Vancouver* home sales registered on the MLS® in February continued the recent trend of slower-than-average sales, seeing a ten per cent decline over the same period last year.

The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 1,648 in February 2026, a 9.8 per cent decrease from the 1,827 sales recorded in February 2025. This was 28.7 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (2,310).

There were 4,734 detached, attached and apartment properties newly listed for sale on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Metro Vancouver in February 2026. This represents a 6.4 per cent decrease compared to the 5,057 properties listed in February 2025. This was 7.1 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average (4,421).

The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the MLS® system in Metro Vancouver is 13,545, a 6.3 per cent increase compared to February 2025 (12,744). This is 37 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average (9,886).

Across all detached, attached and apartment property types, the sales-to-active listings ratio for February 2026 is 12.6 per cent. By property type, the ratio is nine per cent for detached homes, 16.6 per cent for attached, and 14.1 per cent for apartments.

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Fraser Valley market shows early bloom with February sales lift

SURREY, BC – The Fraser Valley market showed early signs of a spring thaw in February, with sales increasing over January, but continuing to trail typical levels for this time of year.

The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 843 sales on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in February, a 36 per cent increase from January, but 38 per cent below the ten-year seasonal average. New listings declined nine per cent in February to 2,796, suggesting some sellers are choosing to wait amid competitive inventory levels, and may be positioning their homes for the peak of the spring market.

Overall inventory remains above seasonal norms for the Fraser Valley, with 8,344 active listings, up eight per cent from January and 51 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average.

The Fraser Valley remains firmly in a buyer’s market, with an overall sales-to-active listings ratio of ten per cent in February. A balanced market is typically defined by a ratio between 12 and 20 per cent.

Across the Fraser Valley in February, the average number of days to sell a single-family detached home was 47 days, while for a condo it was 45 days. Townhomes took, on average, 39 days to sell.

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Home Sales Activity Starts 2026 on Ice

As January winter storms swept across Central Canada, home sales fell 5.8% while new listings rose 7.3%. CREA’s Senior Economist Shaun Cathcart suggested the slowdown was likely weather-related, adding 2026 will be defined by pent-up first-time buyer demand.

Get the details »

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ALL RP AGENTS: Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Alliance Partners and welcome the Year of the Horse with exclusive insights into our latest projects at Point Grey Golf & Country Club

Special Incentives:

New year gifts will be provided to all attendees

Exciting bonus opportunities for agents

Buyers' incentives starting at $88,888

Prize draws including gift cards and an Oura Ring

Event Details:

Date/Time: Thursday, February 26th, 2026, from 2–4 PM

Location: Point Grey Golf Club, 3350 SW Marine Dr, Vancouver (free visitor parking available)

Limited seats, registration is a must : https://forms.gle/XVmXng9MCawFJs8T8

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