Brendan Connolly

Vancouver Real Estate: Westside, Eastside & Downtown

Residential Real Estate Consultant
RE/MAX Select Properties  604-833-8793

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Slow sales and high inventory give buyers the edge in October

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VANCOUVER, B.C. – November 4, 2025 – Home sales registered on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver* were 14 per cent lower than last October, as the trend of slower sales and building inventory creates favourable conditions for those looking to buy in the fall market. The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 2,255 in October 2025, a 14.3 per cent decrease from the 2,632 sales recorded in October 2024. This was 14.5 per cent below the 10-year seasonal … [Read more...] about Slow sales and high inventory give buyers the edge in October

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Fall market favours buyers

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VANCOUVER, B.C.– October 2, 2025 – Another Bank of Canada rate cut and easing prices helped home sales registered on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver* edge higher relative to September last year. The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled1,875 in September 2025, a 1.2 per cent increase from the 1,852 sales recorded in September 2024. This was 20.1 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (2,348). “With another cut to Bank of Canada’s policy … [Read more...] about Fall market favours buyers

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Easing home prices help lift sales in August

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VANCOUVER, B.C. – September 3, 2025 – Easing prices brought more Metro Vancouver* homebuyers off the sidelines in August, with home sales on the MLS® up nearly three per cent from August last year. The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 1,959 in August 2025, a 2.9 per cent increase from the 1,904 sales recorded in August 2024. This was 19.2 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (2,424). “The August sales figures add further … [Read more...] about Easing home prices help lift sales in August

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Home sale trend stabilising in June

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VANCOUVER, BC – July 3, 2025 – After a turbulent first half of the year, home sales registered on the MLS® across Metro Vancouver* are showing emerging signs of a recovery, down ten per cent year-over-year – halving the decline seen last month. The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 2,181 in June 2025, a 9.8 per cent decrease from the 2,418 sales recorded in June 2024. This was 25.8 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average … [Read more...] about Home sale trend stabilising in June

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Buyers remain hesitant as inventory builds

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VANCOUVER, BC – June 3, 2025 – May saw inventory levels across Metro Vancouver* reach another ten-year high, while home sales registered on the MLS® remained muted. The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 2,228 in May 2025, an 18.5 per cent decrease from the 2,733 sales recorded in May 2024. This was 30.5 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (3,206). “While there are emerging signs that sales activity might be turning a corner, … [Read more...] about Buyers remain hesitant as inventory builds

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Spring market brings abundance of opportunity for buyers

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VANCOUVER, BC – May 2, 2025 – The slowdown in home sales registered on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Metro Vancouver* that began early this year continued in April, with sales down nearly 24 per cent year-over-year. The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 2,163 in April 2025, a 23.6 per cent decrease from the 2,831 sales recorded in April 2024. This was 28.2 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (3,014). “From a historical … [Read more...] about Spring market brings abundance of opportunity for buyers

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A market made for buyers is missing buyers

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VANCOUVER, BC – April 2, 2025 – Home sales registered on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver* for the month of March were the lowest going back to 2019 for the same month, while active listings continue to their upward trend. The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 2,091 in March 2025, a 13.4 per cent decrease from the 2,415 sales recorded in March 2024. This was 36.8 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (3,308). “If we can set aside the … [Read more...] about A market made for buyers is missing buyers

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February brings balance to Metro Vancouver’s housing market

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VANCOUVER, BC – March 4, 2025 – After a 46 per cent year-over-year increase of new listings in January, the number of newly listed properties on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver* rose more moderately in February helping keep market conditions in balanced territory. The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 1,827 on Metro Vancouver’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in February 2025, an 11.7 percent decrease from the 2,070 sales recorded in February … [Read more...] about February brings balance to Metro Vancouver’s housing market

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Home sellers off to an active start in 2025

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VANCOUVER, BC – February 4, 2025 – Homes newly listed on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver* rose 46 per cent year-over-year in January, as sellers appear eager to enter the market to start the year. The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 1,552 in January 2025, an 8.8 per cent increase from the 1,427 sales recorded in January 2024. This was 11.3 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (1,749). “In the three months preceding January, we’ve … [Read more...] about Home sellers off to an active start in 2025

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Home sales register a strong finish to cap off 2024

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VANCOUVER, BC – January 3, 2025 – Home sales registered on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Metro Vancouver1 rose over thirty per cent in December, compared to the previous year, signalling strengthening demand-side momentum to close out 2024. The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR)2 reports that residential sales in the region totalled 26,561 in 2024, a 1.2 per cent increase from the 26,249 sales recorded in 2023, and a 9.2 per cent decrease from the 29,261 sales in 2022. Last year’s … [Read more...] about Home sales register a strong finish to cap off 2024