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

Rennie President Greg Zayadi On 'The Agency' Partnership

The partnership with The Agency "creates a global connection" for Rennie, President Greg Zayadi tells STOREYS.

Chartwell Pays $382.M For 30% Stake In Fengate's Seasons Senior Housing Portfolio

The portfolio of 23 retirement residences spans Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia, and totals 2,943 suites.

Wesgroup Revises Civic District Master Plan Project In Surrey To 1,900 Units

Wesgroup's Civic District project at 10355 King George Boulevard in Surrey is set to include 1,900 new homes across four towers between 40 and 50 storeys.

Canadian Office Vacancy Expected To Hit Pre-Pandemic Levels By 2029

The national office vacancy rate in Canada peaked in 2025 at 14.9%, but is now on the decline again.

RioCan To Sell 50% Stake In 592-Unit 'FourFifty The Well' Rental Tower

RioCan REIT continues to sell its RioCan Living rental portfolio; sales have also been secured for Bellevue Phase One and Two in Montreal.

Cressey Advances Burquitlam Condo Tower And Rental Build After 2024, 2025 Fires

Cressey Development first submitted an application for 727 North Road in 2023. The existing rental building was made uninhabitable by a fire in 2024, and caught fire again in 2025.

StreetSide Proposing 35-Storey Condo Tower, 6-Storey Rental In Burquitlam

The 400-unit project is set for 602, 606, 610 Tyndall Street and 605, 611, 615 Claremont Street in Coquitlam, and consists of 339 strata units and 61 rental units.

Demand-Side Interventions Can Reduce Housing Affordability: CMHC

Governments have good intentions, but analysis shows demand-side interventions can actually make housing less affordable in the long-term.

Pinnacle Ups Lougheed Towers To 77 Storeys And 87 Storeys, Swaps Office For Hotel

The towers being proposed by Pinnacle International are set to be two of the tallest in British Columbia.

How A Downsizing Slowdown Could Affect Young Homebuyers

Research conducted by REMAX has found that among those considering downsizing, 73% expressed concerns about their options. That could have a wide impact.

KingSett Capital, Choice Properties REIT To Buy First Capital REIT In $9.4B Deal

KingSett Capital will be acquiring around $4.4 billion of First Capital REIT's assets, while Choice Properties REIT will be acquiring the remaining $5.0 billion in assets.

Vancouver Seeks To Fast-Track Low-Rise Rentals And Hotels With New Zoning District

According to a map provided by staff, most of the parcels to be rezoned are located in east Vancouver, and specifically along Main Street, Fraser Street, Victoria Drive, and Kingsway, although there are some within the Broadway Corridor as well.

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​The partnership with The Agency "creates a global connection" for Rennie, President Greg Zayadi tells STOREYS.

​The portfolio of 23 retirement residences spans Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia, and totals 2,943 suites.

​Wesgroup's Civic District project at 10355 King George Boulevard in Surrey is set to include 1,900 new homes across four towers between 40 and 50 storeys.

​The national office vacancy rate in Canada peaked in 2025 at 14.9%, but is now on the decline again.

​RioCan REIT continues to sell its RioCan Living rental portfolio; sales have also been secured for Bellevue Phase One and Two in Montreal.

​Cressey Development first submitted an application for 727 North Road in 2023. The existing rental building was made uninhabitable by a fire in 2024, and caught fire again in 2025.

​The 400-unit project is set for 602, 606, 610 Tyndall Street and 605, 611, 615 Claremont Street in Coquitlam, and consists of 339 strata units and 61 rental units.

​Governments have good intentions, but analysis shows demand-side interventions can actually make housing less affordable in the long-term.

​The towers being proposed by Pinnacle International are set to be two of the tallest in British Columbia.

​Research conducted by REMAX has found that among those considering downsizing, 73% expressed concerns about their options. That could have a wide impact.

KingSett Capital will be acquiring around $4.4 billion of First Capital REIT's assets, while Choice Properties REIT will be acquiring the remaining $5.0 billion in assets.

According to a map provided by staff, most of the parcels to be rezoned are located in east Vancouver, and specifically along Main Street, Fraser Street, Victoria Drive, and Kingsway, although there are some within the Broadway Corridor as well.

All rights reserved SiteMedia © 2026.

The partnership with The Agency "creates a global connection" for Rennie, President Greg Zayadi tells STOREYS.

The portfolio of 23 retirement residences spans Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia, and totals 2,943 suites.

Wesgroup's Civic District project at 10355 King George Boulevard in Surrey is set to include 1,900 new homes across four towers between 40 and 50 storeys.

The national office vacancy rate in Canada peaked in 2025 at 14.9%, but is now on the decline again.

RioCan REIT continues to sell its RioCan Living rental portfolio; sales have also been secured for Bellevue Phase One and Two in Montreal.

Cressey Development first submitted an application for 727 North Road in 2023. The existing rental building was made uninhabitable by a fire in 2024, and caught fire again in 2025.

The 400-unit project is set for 602, 606, 610 Tyndall Street and 605, 611, 615 Claremont Street in Coquitlam, and consists of 339 strata units and 61 rental units.

Governments have good intentions, but analysis shows demand-side interventions can actually make housing less affordable in the long-term.

The towers being proposed by Pinnacle International are set to be two of the tallest in British Columbia.

Research conducted by REMAX has found that among those considering downsizing, 73% expressed concerns about their options. That could have a wide impact.