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Howard Chai

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Howard Chai

Business Writer

Howard Chai 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 currently a contributor at RENX/Squall business media, Storeys, The Tyee and The Globe and Mail. He is also the founder of The Realist.

Canadian office markets have 'turned around' in Q2: Colliers

Howard Chai Commercial Office National Jul. 8 2026

Markets can change on a dime and even more so over the course of six or 12 months. Last year, there was worldwide concerns about the economy, but the real estate market has remained solid and even turned for the positive.

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