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

"Calm" Summer Expected As Home Sales Remain Subdued Across Lower Mainland

Prices have remained flat or fallen, but demand remains muted both in Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

Application Period Opens For Development Charge Reduction Program In Ontario

The Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) is part of the "Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build" announced in March, and the application deadline is June 19.

Mosque And 38-Storey Tower Proposed Near Surrey's King George Station

The site, 13508-13546 98A Avenue, is currently occupied and owned by the Masjid Al Noor (Mosque of Lights).

TD Introduces Agentic AI To Mortgage And HELOC Application Reviews

TD Bank says this is a first step towards "an end-to-end transformation of its Real Estate Secured Lending (RESL) operations."

GWL Realty Lists 23-Acre Westbank Hub North Shopping Centre In West Kelowna

Westbank Hub North is anchored by Walmart and is one of the Okanagan's most dominant open-air retail centres.

CRE8 Vancouver Launches For Women On Transaction Side Of Commercial Real Estate

Two members of the CRE8 Vancouver Board, Bahareh Tabar and Stephanie Yeargin, share how CRE8 came to be and why it's so important.

Surrey Approves DCC Reductions, Planning New ACC Program

The DCC rates were approved by Council and now need to be approved by the Province, while the new ACC program still needs Council approval.

Carlyle Looks To Sell South Phase Of Toronto Junction Project

A 35-storey tower and a 28-storey tower have been approved for 6 Lloyd Avenue in Toronto and Carlyle Communities recently listed the latter.

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.

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Howard Chai

​Prices have remained flat or fallen, but demand remains muted both in Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

​The Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) is part of the "Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build" announced in March, and the application deadline is June 19.

​The site, 13508-13546 98A Avenue, is currently occupied and owned by the Masjid Al Noor (Mosque of Lights).

​TD Bank says this is a first step towards "an end-to-end transformation of its Real Estate Secured Lending (RESL) operations."

​Westbank Hub North is anchored by Walmart and is one of the Okanagan's most dominant open-air retail centres.

​Two members of the CRE8 Vancouver Board, Bahareh Tabar and Stephanie Yeargin, share how CRE8 came to be and why it's so important.

​The DCC rates were approved by Council and now need to be approved by the Province, while the new ACC program still needs Council approval.

​A 35-storey tower and a 28-storey tower have been approved for 6 Lloyd Avenue in Toronto and Carlyle Communities recently listed the latter.

​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.

All rights reserved SiteMedia © 2026.

Prices have remained flat or fallen, but demand remains muted both in Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

The Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) is part of the "Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build" announced in March, and the application deadline is June 19.

The site, 13508-13546 98A Avenue, is currently occupied and owned by the Masjid Al Noor (Mosque of Lights).

TD Bank says this is a first step towards "an end-to-end transformation of its Real Estate Secured Lending (RESL) operations."

Westbank Hub North is anchored by Walmart and is one of the Okanagan's most dominant open-air retail centres.

Two members of the CRE8 Vancouver Board, Bahareh Tabar and Stephanie Yeargin, share how CRE8 came to be and why it's so important.

The DCC rates were approved by Council and now need to be approved by the Province, while the new ACC program still needs Council approval.

A 35-storey tower and a 28-storey tower have been approved for 6 Lloyd Avenue in Toronto and Carlyle Communities recently listed the latter.

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.