Flippers Didn’t Break the Market—Policy Did
If the goal is to get more home completions, getting a project approved and into the hands of a builder who can see it through construction should be seen as a positive.
Category: Newsletter
Mark Goodman recognized as one of the most influential business leaders in British Columbia
I am deeply honored to be named to Business in Vancouver’s prestigious BC500 list for 2025, recognizing leaders who significantly shape our communities, industries, and economy.
The Feds want to invest in housing – is there steak behind the sizzle?
Is the goal to deliver affordable housing where it will have the greatest impact, or to fly politicians to NDP ridings where they can tout their good work in front of a flashy podium?
BC’s Apartment Building Tariff
Whether you think it is “the most beautiful word in the dictionary” or a punitive obstacle to free enterprise, tariffs have become all anyone wants to talk about. But now that we’re paying attention, it’s worth considering whether we are setting a double standard and glossing over the impacts of our own bad tariff policies.
Powerhouse Broker Megan Johal joins Goodman Commercial
Goodman Commercial is proud to announce the addition of Megan Johal, a market-leading broker with a stellar reputation in the commercial real estate sector. Specializing in multi-family, development land, and investment properties, Megan brings a remarkable history of success and a wealth of expertise to our high performing team.
2024 Year-End Review
From the team at Goodman Commercial, we are pleased to present our hotly anticipated 2024 Year-End Review. For 42 years, we have been committed to providing valuable market insights and deal highlights, and this year is no exception.
City seeks to generate profits from a market it is actively obstructing
The City of Vancouver should focus on creating conditions to allow the private sector to build market-rate housing, rather than using its resources and regulatory weapons to compete for profits
2024 Holiday Salute
“Survive ‘till 2025” has been something of a mantra in the real estate industry throughout the year – we decided to thrive! As we close out the year, it’s time to reflect on the past 12 months in Metro Vancouver’s commercial real estate market. Yes, it’s been a tough year. Trying to bring sellers and … Continued
Refined Broadway Plan Sets the Stage for Vancouver’s Historic Transformation
After two nights and a marathon public hearing in which 139 speakers registered to voice their opinion, on December 12, the City of Vancouver approved a number of amendments to the two-and-a-half-year-old Broadway Plan.
Municipal policies slam brakes on housing development
Creating regulations which don't make building new homes economically feasible: "What's the point?"