Tempered enthusiasm’: No spring real estate bloom

While data from local real estate boards suggests some regions have seen a modest rebound from last year’s sluggish spring — when newly issued tariffs chilled economic sentiment — many buyers remain on the sidelines.

“People just aren’t as excited right now about real estate,” said Tim Hill, a Vancouver-based agent with Re/Max All Points Realty. “The unfortunate reality is that people get excited when prices are going up, and they start getting fear of missing out and capitalizing on that sale price.”