What makes a trend? Do two data points in time make a trend? What about 100 data points? Or 10,000? When is something a trend, and when is it considered statistical noise? Believe it or not, this isn’t a simple question to answer. To attempt an answer, we need to narrow the scope, and…
Generally, analysts say downward pressure on home prices occurs when the ratio dips below 12 per cent for a sustained period, while home prices often experience upward pressure when it surpasses 20 per cent over several months. In West Vancouver, for all property types, the sales-to-active listings ratio (SAR) for November is 5%.…
In November, West Vancouver remained a buyer’s market based on sales to new listings. North Vancouver remained a seller’s market, based on sales to new listings. Prepared by: John Jennings, Royal LePage Sussex-John Jennings
The Bank of Canada raised its overnight policy rate by 50 basis points, bringing it to 4.25 per cent, its highest level since 2008. In the statement accompanying the decision, the Bank noted that the Canadian economy continues to operate in excess demand with tight labour markets and as a result inflation remains elevated. There…
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…
After the “frenzy” if 2021 and a “big peak and valley’ in 2022, the president of Re/Max Canada tells Global News that next year could see “balance” return to the national housing market. But Christopher Alexander says how high the Bank of Canada drives interest rates, and when it pauses or returns to…
The first-of-its kind in Canada, the Land Owner Transparency Registry (LOTR) is a registry of information about individuals who are deemed to have an indirect interest in land as defined in section 1 of LOTA (e.g. through corporations, trusts and partnerships) which is housed in a searchable, public database. As of November 30, 2020, the…
The Home Buyer Rescission Period (HBPP), previously known as “Homebuyer Protection Period” and “cooling-off period,” is expected to be implemented province-wide on January 3, 2023. What is the Home Buyer Rescission Period (HBRP)? The HBRP, commonly known as a “rescission period,” gives buyers the right to withdraw from a purchase agreement…
2022 Fourth Quarter Housing Forecast was just released by the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA). Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales in BC are forecast to decline 34.4 per cent from a record high 2021 to 82,345 units this year. In 2023, MLS® residential sales are forecast to fall an additional 11.4 per cent…
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…
