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April 11, 2025

GVR's forecast for commercial real estate in 2025

See what Metro Vancouver's commercial market may look like in 2025.

April 3, 2025

A market made for buyers is missing buyers

March home sales were the lowest going back to this time in 2019, while active listings continued its upward trend.

March 5, 2025

February brings balance to Metro Vancouver’s housing market

New listings rose moderately on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver during February and sales decreased.

February 4, 2025

Home sellers off to an active start in 2025

Newly listed homes rose 46 per cent year-over-year in January, as sellers appear eager to enter the market.

January 6, 2025

Deal volume drops after capital gains policy deadline

Increasing the capital gains inclusion rate significantly reduced commercial transactions in the Lower Mainland during Q3.

January 3, 2025

Home sales register strong finish to cap off 2024

In December, home sales registerd on the MLS® rose more than 30 per cent compared to the same time in 2023.

December 3, 2024

Home buyer demand continues to strengthen in November

Home sales rose 28 percent year-over-year in November, building on the momentum of the 30 percent year-over-year increase in October.

November 4, 2024

Buyer demand surges in October

In a change of pace, Metro Vancouver home sales surged more than 30 per cent year-over-year in October.

October 4, 2024

Transactions spike ahead of new capital gains deadline

Commercial transactions were up year-over-year in the second quarter of 2024.

October 2, 2024

Buyers remain cautious to begin the fall market

Home sales declined in September suggesting recent reductions in borrowing costs have limited effect in spurring demand so far.

September 4, 2024

Sellers await buyers’ return after quieter summer market

Home sales remained below their ten-year seasonal averages in August as summer holidays come to a close.

August 2, 2024

More selection not translating to more transactions

Newly listed properties on the MLS® rose nearly twenty per cent year over year in July, sustaining a healthy level of inventory.

July 3, 2024

Market shifting in buyers’ favour, though hesitation remains

With reduced buyer competition, inventory has accumulated to levels not seen since the spring of 2019.

July 2, 2024

Early signs of strength returning to commercial market

Transactions showed renewed signs of strength in 2024 Q1, with total transaction volumes over ten per cent year-over-year.

June 4, 2024

Home sales down in May while inventory continues to increase

Transactions decreased compared to what is typical for this time of year, and inventory has risen to more than 13,000 homes.

May 2, 2024

Inventory at highest level since pandemic summer of 2020

Although the housing inventory has climbed steadily since the increase in interest rates, demand hasn't weakened.

April 3, 2024

More seller activity giving buyers more choice this spring

The number of listings rose nearly 23 per cent year-over-year, providing more opportunity for buyers.

March 25, 2024

Commercial real estate market in 2023 slowest in four years

Year-over-year sales totals and dollar volumes were near lows last seen in 2019 in the commercial real estate market.

March 5, 2024

Home sellers bring much-needed inventory to housing market

New listings rose 31 per cent year-over-year in February, bringing a significant number of properties to the market.

February 2, 2024

Home sales in Metro Vancouver off to strong start in 2024

Conditions in January began shifting back in favour of sellers as the pace of newly listed properties didn't keep up with home sales.

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