The Fraser Valley is increasingly being recognized as one of BC’s most important economic regions — and ensuring infrastructure, housing, and investment keep pace with growth was a major focus at the 2nd Fraser Valley Economic Summit, attended by Fraser Valley Real Estate Board’s Stakeholder and Government Relations Committee on May 21. Leaders from across…
At the City of Surrey’s State of the City address, Mayor Brenda Locke emphasized safety, affordability, and growth as key priorities as Surrey continues its path toward becoming BC’s largest city by 2031 — a trend that will continue to shape housing demand and market activity across the Fraser Valley. Major investments such as the…
Members of FVREB’s Stakeholder and Government Relations Committee (SGRC) recently attended the City of Abbotsford’s Mayor’s Luncheon to stay informed on the key growth, housing, infrastructure, and agricultural issues shaping one of the Fraser Valley’s fastest-growing communities. Mayor Ross Siemens emphasized the need for coordinated long-term planning to balance growth, housing, agriculture, and infrastructure. As…
This year’s CREA Political Action Committee (PAC) Days saw more than 400 delegates from 54 Boards gather in Ottawa for meetings with Federal MPs from ridings within the FVREB jurisdiction. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board’s (FVREB) Stakeholder Government Relations Committee (SGRC) and Officers had a full slate of meetings with our constituent MPs ridings…
The newest issue of LOCUS, FVREB’s flagship digital magazine, is out, delivering the latest insights and analysis on the challenges and opportunities shaping real estate. BC Housing Minister Christine Boyle headlines the issue, sharing how her government plans to use “every tool in the kit” to tackle BC’s housing affordability crisis and build stronger, more inclusive communities.…
Building faster, smarter: new report calls for a prefabricated housing strategy to accelerate affordability in BC FVREB is calling for bold action to unlock the potential of prefabricated and modular housing as one of the key solutions to British Columbia’s housing crisis. Its new report, Building Faster, Smarter, outlines nine practical policy recommendations to help governments,…
At the City of Surrey’s State of the City address, Mayor Brenda Locke emphasized safety, affordability, and growth as key priorities as Surrey continues its path toward becoming BC’s largest city by 2031 — a trend that will continue to shape housing demand and market activity across the Fraser Valley. Major investments such as the…
On April 24, members of FVREB’s Stakeholder & Government Relations Committee were on hand at the Board-sponsored Cloverdale Chamber’s April Networking Breakfast to introduce Housing and Municipal Affairs Minister, Ravi Kahlon, and hear announcements regarding upcoming initiatives his ministry will be undertaking to improve housing. Building Code Reform Kahlon expressed his intention to convene a…
The latest issue of LOCUS, FVREB’s premier digital magazine, has arrived — bringing you in-depth analysis and thought-provoking discussions on the issues shaping real estate in the Fraser Valley. This edition features an exclusive interview with Langley Township Mayor Eric Woodward, who shares his perspective on the Province’s approach to housing and what policymakers could learn…
In a highly charged and contentious provincial election, the NDP led by Premier David Eby, squeaked in with the slimmest and most razor-thin of margins, gaining a majority to lead the province ahead for the next four years. This election has been fascinating for a number of reasons. Following the demise of BC United, the…
