Howard Chai

Howard is based in Burnaby and covers real estate, housing policy, and the development industry. You can email him at howard@storeys.com or message him anonymously on Signal at HowardChai.24.

Howard Chai

Staff Writer & Western Lead

Bosa Properties Adds Sixth Tower To Bristol Master Plan Project In Surrey

After conditional approval for five towers in 2024, Bosa Properties has submitted a revised rezoning to add a sixth — and increase the total unit count to 2,730.

Hotel Georgia Penthouse Sells For $15.7M In Downtown Vancouver

Unit 4801 at 667 Howe Street in Vancouver, the penthouse atop the 48-storey Hotel Georgia private residences, was sold last week.

Greater Vancouver Real Estate Market Continuing To See Sales Recovery

Home sales are still down year over year, but the gap is shrinking, according to Greater Vancouver Realtors.

BC Real Estate And Development Industry Hires And Promotions: July 2025

Although several companies have laid off staff, others, such as Anthem Properties and Century Group, hired staff and promoted from within.

Anthem Advances Five Towers For Next Phases Of Georgetown In Surrey

The Georgetown master-planned community by Anthem Properties is set for both sides of Whalley Boulevard near 102 Avenue in Surrey.

Surrey To Eliminate Rezoning Requirement For Non-Market Housing Projects

The City of Surrey is providing as-of-right zoning for non-market rental housing projects up to six storeys as part of its Housing Accelerator Fund action plan.

Cadillac Fairview Sells Ritz-Carlton Toronto To Pacific Reach And Dilawri

The Ritz-Carlton Toronto at 181 Wellington Street W was developed by Cadillac Fairview and Graywood Developments, whom CF later bought out.

Chard Planning Twin Towers For Vancouver Site Acquired Under Receivership

Chard Development acquired the 1045 Haro Street site in Vancouver after it was placed under receivership in January 2024.

Ruby Liu's Bid For Hudson's Bay: The 25 Leases, Prices, And Business Plan

The 25 leases that Ruby Liu and Central Walk are seeking to take over are located in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.

Vancouver Developers Push For Foreign Buyer Ban Changes To Spark Presales

Developers including Beedie, Cressey, Intracorp, Polygon, and Westbank have signed an open letter asking the federal government to reconsider the foreign buyer ban.

Allied Buying Out Westbank From M4 Office Project For $89.7M

The M4 office building is located at 108 East 5th Avenue in Vancouver and is part of the Main Alley creative economy campus being developed by Westbank.

PCI Proposing Twin 43-Storey Towers With 1,000 Rental Units For Marine Gateway 2

PCI Developments completed Marine Gateway a decade ago and is now ready to move forward with its follow-up to the mixed-use hub around Marine Drive Station.

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Howard Chai

Staff Writer & Western Lead

After conditional approval for five towers in 2024, Bosa Properties has submitted a revised rezoning to add a sixth — and increase the total unit count to 2,730.

Unit 4801 at 667 Howe Street in Vancouver, the penthouse atop the 48-storey Hotel Georgia private residences, was sold last week.

Home sales are still down year over year, but the gap is shrinking, according to Greater Vancouver Realtors.

Although several companies have laid off staff, others, such as Anthem Properties and Century Group, hired staff and promoted from within.

The Georgetown master-planned community by Anthem Properties is set for both sides of Whalley Boulevard near 102 Avenue in Surrey.

​The City of Surrey is providing as-of-right zoning for non-market rental housing projects up to six storeys as part of its Housing Accelerator Fund action plan.

​The Ritz-Carlton Toronto at 181 Wellington Street W was developed by Cadillac Fairview and Graywood Developments, whom CF later bought out.

​Chard Development acquired the 1045 Haro Street site in Vancouver after it was placed under receivership in January 2024.

The 25 leases that Ruby Liu and Central Walk are seeking to take over are located in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.

​Developers including Beedie, Cressey, Intracorp, Polygon, and Westbank have signed an open letter asking the federal government to reconsider the foreign buyer ban.

​The M4 office building is located at 108 East 5th Avenue in Vancouver and is part of the Main Alley creative economy campus being developed by Westbank.

​PCI Developments completed Marine Gateway a decade ago and is now ready to move forward with its follow-up to the mixed-use hub around Marine Drive Station.

2025 © STOREYS Publishing Inc. | All Rights Reserved

The City of Surrey is providing as-of-right zoning for non-market rental housing projects up to six storeys as part of its Housing Accelerator Fund action plan.

The Ritz-Carlton Toronto at 181 Wellington Street W was developed by Cadillac Fairview and Graywood Developments, whom CF later bought out.

Chard Development acquired the 1045 Haro Street site in Vancouver after it was placed under receivership in January 2024.

Developers including Beedie, Cressey, Intracorp, Polygon, and Westbank have signed an open letter asking the federal government to reconsider the foreign buyer ban.

The M4 office building is located at 108 East 5th Avenue in Vancouver and is part of the Main Alley creative economy campus being developed by Westbank.

PCI Developments completed Marine Gateway a decade ago and is now ready to move forward with its follow-up to the mixed-use hub around Marine Drive Station.