As the first quarter of 2023 draws to a close, Greater Vancouver’s real estate market has continued to rally, with aggregate home values soaring to an average sales price of $1,269,098. The largest gain was observed in the detached market, where the average price surged to $2,175,092, marking a significant 14% increase or a gain…
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) February listing data show a continued reluctance among prospective home sellers to engage in Metro Vancouver’s housing market, leading to below-average sales activity. With sales remaining well-below historical norms, the number of available homes for sale in the region have continued inching upwards. The REBGV reports that…
The current housing market in Greater Vancouver presents a timely opportunity for astute buyers. As interest rates have risen over the past year, the average home price has experienced downward pressure, leading to a decrease in the average cost of housing and the potential to build equity in the longer term for those willing to…
Inventory remains low in Metro Vancouver while home sales dipped well below monthly historical averages in January. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 1,022 in January 2023, a 55.3 per cent decrease from the 2,285 sales recorded in January 2022, and a 21.1…
Our board just just released its first 2023 residential market forecast report. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (RBGV) is saying: ‘Home sales in 2023 will remain in line with last year while prices may see small increases.’ The RBGV forecast looks at current and historical market trends alongside economic factors like…
Metro Vancouver* housing market experienced a year of caution in 2022. Due to rising borrowing costs fueled by the Bank of Canada’s ongoing battle with inflation. REALTOR®’S registered 28,903 home sales on MLS® in 2022. A 34% decrease over 2021 and 13% below the 10-year average. Sellers listed 53,865 on the MLS® in 2022. A…
Rising mortgage rates brought uncertainty and caution to Metro Vancouver’s housing market in 2022. After seeing record sales and prices during the pandemic, Metro Vancouver’s housing market experienced a year of caution in 2022 due to rising borrowing costs fueled by the Bank of Canada’s ongoing battle with inflation. The Real Estate Board of Greater…
While typically a quiet month of market activity based on seasonal patterns, November home sale and listing totals lagged below the region’s long-term averages. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totaled 1,614 in November 2022, a 52.9 per cent decrease from the 3,428 sales recorded…
Inflation, rising interest rates create caution across Metro Vancouver’s housing market Home sale activity across the Metro Vancouver housing market continued to trend well below historical averages in October. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totaled 1,903 in October 2022, a 45.5 per cent…
A House Price Survey was just released by Royal LePage. According to its regional summaries, the aggregate price of a home in Greater Vancouver increased 2.4 per cent year over-year to $1,250,200 in the third quarter of 2022. On a quarterly basis, the aggregate price of a home in the region decreased 4.7 per cent;…
