The year 2025 has begun with a bang, not a whimper. National headlines have been relentless, from the unexpected resignation of the Prime Minister to the looming threat of tariff wars with our southern neighbours following President Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office. Amid this whirlwind of political and economic shifts, Greater Vancouver’s real…
The number of Metro Vancouver*homes listed for sale on the MLS® rose nearly 23% year-over-year, providing more opportunity for buyers looking for a home this spring. The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales3 in the region totaled 2,415 in March 2024, a 4.7% decrease from the 2,535 sales recorded in March 2023. This…
The real estate landscape in 2024 has started on a positive note, and industry experts predict a further acceleration in market conditions in the latter half of the year. This creates a timely opportunity for prospective homebuyers to make their move before the market potentially witnesses a resurgence of multiple offers and frenzied activity. As…
Buyer confidence and activity is increasing in B.C. despite continued short supply and price escalation, according to real estate professionals. Sales increased by eight per cent month over month in Metro Vancouver in April, said MLA Canada’s Brittany Reimer, a partner and managing director in the real estate agency’s Fraser Valley office. Brendon Ogmundson, chief…
In West Vancouver, there were 60 sales in the month of October. The sales to new listings ratio was 47% which represents a balanced market. For October 2021, the sales to total active listings percentage was 15%, a decrease from 17% in October 2020. Sales for October 2021 were down by 14 units compared to…
A market update was recently presented to the REALTORS® of Metro Vancouver by Keith Stewart, REBGV economist, covering the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on Metro Vancouver and elsewhere. Here are the highlights. Jobs are recovering, but there’s room to improve A key economic indicator is unemployment. When unemployment levels spiked after the 2009 financial crisis,…
