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Nov 2024
44m 24s

VREP #449 | Commercial Market Momentum B...

Adam and Matt Scalena
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Is the commercial real estate market finally turning a corner? The latter half of 2024 provides compelling clues. Founder & Managing Broker of William Wright Commercial Cory Wright sits down with Adam and Matt this week to dive deep into BC's ever-evolving commercial real estate landscape.

From surprising activity levels across multiple asset classes to emerging opportunities, Cory breaks down how the market has transformed through recent interest rate challenges and what changing pricing & returns mean for investors in different markets across the province.

Which BC markets offer the best investment opportunities right now? Are there deals to be found in new construction? And which major market might investors want to avoid in 2025? A critical take at a critical moment.

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