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 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. 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 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. January 3, 2024 Metro Vancouver housing market resilient in 2023 Housing market ends 2023 with a balanced market, but totals mask surprising resilience in face of the highest borrowing costs in over a decade. December 4, 2023 Balanced conditions come to housing market for holiday time A steady increase in housing inventory offers home buyers among the largest selection to choose from since 2021. November 2, 2023 Metro Vancouver housing market holds steady in October Increase in newly listed properties provides more choice to home buyers, but sales remain below long-term averages. October 4, 2023 As inventory increases, price gains relent for fall season Due to an increase in the number of homes listed and higher mortgage rates, prices gaines have slowed. September 5, 2023 Seasonal slowdown brings price stability to Metro Vancouver Higher borrowing affecting housing market, with price gains cooling and sales slowing along the typical seasonal pattern. August 2, 2023 Strong sales push home prices past July rate hike Home prices across all home types rose again in July, as strong sales figures continue to push up against low levels of housing inventory. July 5, 2023 Home prices continue to rise to kick off summer The benchmark price for all home types increases again this month as buyers vie for a limited number of homes for sale. June 5, 2023 Competition heats up among buyers as summer arrives The housing market is showing signs of heating up as summer arrives, with prices increasing for the sixth consecutive month. May 2, 2023 Prices continue rising as home buyer confidence returns With listing activity remaining below historical norms, home sales in Metro Vancouver have mounted a surprising comeback. April 4, 2023 Spring brings price growth while new listings remain dormant Home prices showed modest increases in March, while new listings remained below long-term historical averages.
