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AI & Real Estate – UBC VHMC & VMG

AI and Real Estate: The Next Operating System for the Industry- UBC Housing Market Club & Varing A quiet shift with major impact Across Canada, especially in markets like BC, AI is moving beyond being a novelty. It is becoming part of how real estate actually operates. It now touches development, underwriting, marketing, and asset…

Joe Varing on the UDI Fraser Valley Forecast Panel

VARING X UDI:FRASER VALLEY FORECAST Joe Varing joined UDI’s Fraser Valley Forecast panel on February 27, 2026 to share insights on development land, market pressures, financing, fees, and emerging opportunities. At UDI’s Fraser Valley Forecast panel, the discussion pointed to a market facing real pressure, but also one where opportunity remains for groups that…

CoStar Power Broker Award 2025-Top 10: Joe Varing

POWER BROKER 2025: JOE VARING WE ARE TRULY HONORED AND HUMBLED TO BE RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF COSTAR’S TOP 10 POWER BROKERS FOR 2025 IN THE VANCOUVER-FRASER VALLEY MARKET. This distinction recognizes us as one of the Top 10 active dealmakers who had the overall highest transaction volume in 2025. We’re grateful for the opportunity…

Fraser Valley Market Review 2025: VARING

MARKET REVIEW 2025: Varing FRASER VALLEY 2025: INVENTORY ROSE, PRICES SOFTENED & BUYERS CONTINUED TO HESITATE In 2025, the Lower Mainland market experienced a reset year, and that reset appears likely to extend through 2026 and into 2027. It was not a collapse but a clear return to fundamentals: pricing discipline, higher scrutiny, and…

RENTS, RATES & RAW LAND : VARING

Rents, Rates, and Raw Land: VARING From Tight Funds to Big Gains: A Rental Opportunity Rental housing is leading new development in B.C., and government policy is quietly boosting the value of the right pieces of land. If you own (or are hunting for) multi-family or rezoning-ready sites, this matters directly to you. What’s driving…

Development land inventory surges – VARING & BUSINESS IN VANCOUVER

DEVELOPMENT LAND Update: VARING & BIV BUSINESS IN VANCOUVER recently featured insights from Joe Varing of Varing Marketing Group ON DEVELOPMENT LAND INVENTORY, CHANGE IN COSTS & REVENUES FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE LOWER MAINLAND, BC REVIEW THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE HERE The Market in One Glance: Inventory is surging: Raw land on the market is growing at…

Residential Land Market Update – VARING & WESTERN INVESTOR

Residential Land Market Update: VARING & WESTERN INVESTOR Western Investor recently featured insights from Joe Varing of Varing Marketing Group on the state of Metro Vancouver’s residential land market. REVIEW THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE HERE Despite new policies designed to boost housing supply, overall land transactions are down nearly 90% compared to three years ago. Many…

High Costs Hit Metro Vancouver Land Market – VARING & WESTERN INVESTOR

Land Market Adjusts as Developers Refocus and Opportunities Emerge – VARING & WESTERN INVESTOR It’s always our pleasure to share insights on market updates. Below is our recent collaboration with Western Investor on the current Land Market. Slowdown Hits Land Sales in Metro Vancouver Across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, the land market is…

The Impact of Remote Work on Housing Demand in Vancouver – UBC VHMC & VMG

Remote Work is Reshaping Vancouver’s Housing Market – UBC Housing Market Club & Varing The Rise of Remote Work in Vancouver In the wake of the pandemic, remote work quickly became the norm for a large portion of Vancouver’s workforce. Several factors contributed to this shift: Reduced commuting allowed for better work-life balance, especially for…

CoStar Power Broker Award 2024-Top 10: Joe Varing

COSTAR POWER BROKER AWARD 2024 This distinction recognizes us as one of the Top 10 active dealmakers with the highest transaction volume in the market overall for 2024. Power Broker 2024: Joe Varing WE ARE TRULY HONORED AND HUMBLED TO BE RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF COSTAR’S TOP 10 POWER BROKERS FOR 2024 IN THE…