the rennie outlook 2022
Feb 03, 2022
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Each year, rennie intelligence puts together a report describing short- and long-term housing, demographic, and economic changes expected in the Lower Mainland and how these changes will affect future demand as it compares to expected new housing supply in the year ahead.
In this 2022 edition, we provide our outlook for Metro Vancouver in the year ahead, including record immigration levels, rising interest rates, and a continued elevated activity in our resale and pre-sale markets.Our rennie intelligence team comprises our in-house demographer, senior economist, and market analysts. Together, they empower individuals, organizations, and institutions with data-driven market insight and analysis. Experts in urban land economics, community planning, shifting demographics, and real estate trends, their strategic research supports a comprehensive advisory service offering and forms the basis of frequent reports and public presentations. Their thoughtful and objective approach truly embodies the core values of rennie.
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