The PacificWest Conference 2025 may have wrapped up, but the excitement, inspiration, and unforgettable moments are far from over. For three vibrant days, more than a thousand REALTORS®, brokers, industry partners, and speakers came together in Vancouver for one of the most dynamic real estate events in Western Canada.

The full PacificWest 2025 photo album is now available on Flickr, showcasing the people, the energy, and the experiences that made this year’s conference truly exceptional.

View the album here.

Want to feel like you were right there in the room? Check out the PacificWest 2025 recap video and relive the best moments.

Whether you want to revisit a favourite moment, find yourself in the crowd, or get a closer look at what made PacificWest 2025 so special, the newly released photo gallery has it all — the speakers, the sessions, the celebrations, and the connections that define this growing event.

Planning for PacificWest 2026 is already underway, and next year promises even more insight, innovation, and unforgettable experiences.

Save the date: September 28–29, 2026.

The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board is taking a major step forward with the launch of CLARA, an AI-powered assistant created to support REALTORS® with faster, easier access to trusted information. Built using FVREB’s official resources, CLARA reflects the Board’s commitment to innovation, accuracy, and helping members work more efficiently. This milestone marks an exciting advancement in how technology is being used to support the real estate profession across the Fraser Valley.

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 including:

• Sukhman Gill- Abbotsford – South Langley
• Tamara Jansen – Cloverdale – Langley City
• Gurbux Saini – Fleetwood – Port Kells
• Ernie Klassen – South Surrey – White Rock
• Sukh Dhaliwal – Surrey Newton

The SGRC will follow up with MPs we missed – Brad Vid, Tako Van Popta, and Randeep Sara – when they are back in their local ridings in the next few months.

The team engaged in constructive dialogue on pressing issues impacting housing affordability and attainability. In particular, they reinforced CREA messages along with the key take-aways from FVREB’s newly released offsite construction report, which outlines nine key recommendations designed to expedite the adoption of prefab and modular housing as part of the broader response to the housing crisis. These discussions were well-received by the MPs and sparked meaningful conversations about potential next steps.

As we have done previously, we will continue to maintain and build our engagement with Federal MPs, provincial MLAs, and municipal mayors and councillors, to find ways to bring all three levels of government to the table to more cohesively address the housing issues we face in the Fraser Valley, the Lower Mainland, and the rest of our province.

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.

Inside, you’ll also find:

• Brendon Ogmundson, BCREA Chief Economist, on why uncertainty has become the new normal — and what it means for REALTORS®.
• Journalist Richard Littlemore explores Canada’s housing crisis from a national-to-local lens, asking whether the Fraser Valley could lead the way in restoring affordability.
• Aled ab Iorwerth, CMHC Deputy Chief Economist, breaks down new affordability ratios and what it will take to return to pre-pandemic levels by 2035.
• Neil Moody, CHBA BC CEO, on the urgent need to bridge the supply gap and support builders as construction jobs decline.

Also in this issue: FVREB’s latest report on offsite construction, a profile of the PacificWest Conference, and the REALTORS Care® Blanket Drive, returning this November.

Read the Fall 2025 issue here.

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 from Langley’s experience.

We also take a deep dive into the rental housing crisis, exploring whether the Fraser Valley could be the region to lead Canada’s housing recovery.

Industry experts weigh in on the market outlook:

• Central 1 Economist Bryan Yu provides his take on real estate trends for 2025
• BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson examines the impact of immigration on housing demand

Plus, stay informed with the latest market stats, advocacy updates, and expert analysis — all in one place.

Read the Spring 2025 issue now!

The fall issue of FVREB’s flagship publication, FVREB LOCUS, is now available, with housing and the fall provincial election taking centre stage. Hear from opposition leaders Sonia Furstenau (BC Green Party) and John Rustad (BC Conservative Party) as the election draws near.

This issue also features results from an FVREB survey among Fraser Valley voters on housing, affordability, and municipal and provincial leadership.

And don’t miss out on a fascinating article on the ‘Zoning Effect’ by SFU researcher, Nathan Zemp, who takes a deep dive into the impacts of zoning practices on home prices.

In case you missed the fall issue, you can read it here.

FVREB LOCUS magazine is filled with articles, stats and commentary that give members added perspective and context on housing issues that impact the real estate sector and profession. In the Spring 2024 issue:

• Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Rob Fleming discusses how infrastructure decisions impact affordability and the challenges of aligning all levels of government to make it happen.
• Challenges and opportunities as Fraser Valley communities gear up for transit-oriented development
• BCREA’s Brendon Ogmundson on how housing affordability is becoming the new “generation gap”.
• Land vs. dwelling – soaring costs has never really ever been about the structure, according to UBC School of Architecture’s Patrick Condon
• Plus, global affordability by the numbers, regional rail, stats and more.

Read your copy here

Last week, the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board launched the inaugural issue of its new digital magazine, LOCUS. From Latin, “locus” refers to a place, a spot; a specific location – from which we derive the present-day mantra of a REALTOR®. LOCUS is the Board’s flagship publication, giving public voice to its perspective on housing and real estate matters.

The housing crisis is the province’s number one issue, and as BC Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon says in the magazine’s feature interview, “Who is going to solve the housing affordability crisis? Is it the not-for-profits? The private sector? Government? My answer is: everyone!” That includes REALTORS®. By the very nature of the work we do, we bring a unique piece of insight and knowledge to the table that can help inform deliberations and decisions. LOCUS gives voice to our contributions.

FVREB Chair, Narinder Bains sums it up in his editorial: As “boots-on-the-ground” we speak to buyers, sellers, renters every single day. We hear about the challenges they are facing…the rise in frustration, worry and concern. We carry this critical human element to the table with us as we work with government, the private sector, non-profits and others. Because at the end of the day, whether we call them ‘clients’ or ‘voters’ is irrelevant—they are our shared constituency and they deserve a path forward to a basic right.”

Inside LOCUS #1 you’ll find plenty of useful insight and information that you can use in your business or share with clients. In addition to an exclusive interview with Ravi Kahlon, there’s a look ahead to what 2024 holds in store for the real estate market; an article about how FVRCF is helping the region’s youth; an analysis by Brendon Ogmundson on negative amortizations; thoughts on a future path for ORE; stats, analysis and more…

The magazine will be published three times a year, with issue #2 planning already in the works for spring 2024.