JULY 2025 always just behind the market and couldn’t catch up.” The program was designed to pause that moving train. When it launched, over 500 applicants applied for 30 spots, a clear indication of its need. “Seeing those 30 families transition to homeownership was really special,” she adds. “I don’t know what else we can do in the future that will top that memory.” Giving back runs deep at Panatch Group. A portion of proceeds from every home sold goes into the company’s Family Foundation. Through it, Panatch has supported everything from local hospital equipment to transportation for seniors. In Port Moody, for instance, they purchased a bus for a senior center so that residents who couldn’t drive could enjoy day trips and outings. “It’s not always these huge, headline-making donations,” says Eshleen. “But if it’s something the community says they need, we want to be there.” Looking ahead, the Panatch team wants to build on that legacy. Mixed-use developments with condos or rentals above commercial space are part of the near-term focus. Rentals in particular are appealing right now, and several such buildings are already in the pipeline. Longer term, there’s a much larger project being considered, potentially a 10-year endeavor, but the company is taking a measured approach. “We want to continue what my dad started,” says
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