Howard Chai

Howard is a freelance real estate reporter based in Vancouver who covers the development industry, housing policy, and commercial real estate. He was previously Western lead at STOREYS, where his work was nominated for a Jack Webster award. He is also a contributor at Western Investor, RENX, The Tyee, and The Globe and Mail, as well as Founder of The Realist.

Howard Chai

Mixed-Use 31-Storey Tower Proposed Near Future 152nd Street Station In Surrey

The proposal is for 15284-15296 Fleetwood Drive, and includes 358 residential units plus commercial space.

Axia Real Assets Bids $1.23B For Plaza Retail REIT

Plaza Retail REIT says the bid from Axia Real Assets was unsolicited, and is now being considered by a special committee.

Grosvenor Ups Vancouver Mayfair West Master Plan To 2,600 Units

A rezoning application for the Oakridge Transit Centre at 929 W 41st Avenue was approved in 2020, but is no longer viable, says Grosvenor.

Trophy Office Assets Standing Out In More Ways Than One: Report

The bifurcation between trophy assets and the rest of the pack is not just seen in leasing activity, but also sales activity.

KingSett Buys Insolvent TAS Labatt Village Project With $84.1M Credit Bid

KingSett Capital placed the two-tower TAS project, located at 7 Labatt Ave. and 77 River St. in Toronto, under receivership earlier this year.

TD Bank Places 27-Storey Burlington Waterfront Project Under Receivership

The project by Core Development Group was set for 2093, 2097, and 2101 Old Lakeshore Road plus 2096 and 2100 Lakeshore Road in Burlington.

OpenForm, Alabaster Planning 32-And 28-Storey Towers In Metrotown

The proposal from OpenForm Properties and Alabaster Homes is set for 6470 and 6508 Silver Avenue in Burnaby, steps away from Metrotown Station.

The 6 Key Takeaways From CMHC's 2026 Mid-Year Rental Market Update

There's more happening in the rental market than just rents dropping and vacancies rising.

Peterson Revises 3-Building Metrotown Project To 1,065 Units

A rezoning application for 6645, 6659, 6675, 6691, and 6707 Dow Avenue in Burnaby was submitted a few years ago, but Peterson is now revising the plan.

Coast Mental Health Planning 29-Storey Social Housing Tower In Mount Pleasant

The subject site of the rezoning application is 259-293 E 11th Ave and 216 Kingsway, which includes Coast Mental Health's offices.

Vancouver Plan To Pre-Zone 17 Villages Set For Public Hearing

The Villages Planning Program proposes changes that would enable more low-rise housing and shops and services in 17 areas across the city.

Ontario Invests $178M In Stalled Scarborough Junction Project By Republic, Harlo

Republic Developments and Harlo Capital listed the 26-acre site last year, but will now move forward with an investment from the Building Ontario Fund.

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Howard Chai

​The proposal is for 15284-15296 Fleetwood Drive, and includes 358 residential units plus commercial space.

​Plaza Retail REIT says the bid from Axia Real Assets was unsolicited, and is now being considered by a special committee.

​A rezoning application for the Oakridge Transit Centre at 929 W 41st Avenue was approved in 2020, but is no longer viable, says Grosvenor.

​The bifurcation between trophy assets and the rest of the pack is not just seen in leasing activity, but also sales activity.

​KingSett Capital placed the two-tower TAS project, located at 7 Labatt Ave. and 77 River St. in Toronto, under receivership earlier this year.

​The project by Core Development Group was set for 2093, 2097, and 2101 Old Lakeshore Road plus 2096 and 2100 Lakeshore Road in Burlington.

​The proposal from OpenForm Properties and Alabaster Homes is set for 6470 and 6508 Silver Avenue in Burnaby, steps away from Metrotown Station.

​There's more happening in the rental market than just rents dropping and vacancies rising.

​A rezoning application for 6645, 6659, 6675, 6691, and 6707 Dow Avenue in Burnaby was submitted a few years ago, but Peterson is now revising the plan.

​The subject site of the rezoning application is 259-293 E 11th Ave and 216 Kingsway, which includes Coast Mental Health's offices.

​The Villages Planning Program proposes changes that would enable more low-rise housing and shops and services in 17 areas across the city.

​Republic Developments and Harlo Capital listed the 26-acre site last year, but will now move forward with an investment from the Building Ontario Fund.

All rights reserved SiteMedia © 2026.

The proposal is for 15284-15296 Fleetwood Drive, and includes 358 residential units plus commercial space.

Plaza Retail REIT says the bid from Axia Real Assets was unsolicited, and is now being considered by a special committee.

A rezoning application for the Oakridge Transit Centre at 929 W 41st Avenue was approved in 2020, but is no longer viable, says Grosvenor.

The bifurcation between trophy assets and the rest of the pack is not just seen in leasing activity, but also sales activity.

KingSett Capital placed the two-tower TAS project, located at 7 Labatt Ave. and 77 River St. in Toronto, under receivership earlier this year.

The project by Core Development Group was set for 2093, 2097, and 2101 Old Lakeshore Road plus 2096 and 2100 Lakeshore Road in Burlington.

The proposal from OpenForm Properties and Alabaster Homes is set for 6470 and 6508 Silver Avenue in Burnaby, steps away from Metrotown Station.

There's more happening in the rental market than just rents dropping and vacancies rising.

A rezoning application for 6645, 6659, 6675, 6691, and 6707 Dow Avenue in Burnaby was submitted a few years ago, but Peterson is now revising the plan.

The subject site of the rezoning application is 259-293 E 11th Ave and 216 Kingsway, which includes Coast Mental Health's offices.

The Villages Planning Program proposes changes that would enable more low-rise housing and shops and services in 17 areas across the city.

Republic Developments and Harlo Capital listed the 26-acre site last year, but will now move forward with an investment from the Building Ontario Fund.