Brendan Connolly

Vancouver Real Estate: Westside, Eastside & Downtown

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

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Metro Vancouver housing market shows resilience in 2023, ending the year in balanced territory

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VANCOUVER, BC – January 3, 2024– Metro Vancouver’s1 housing market closed out 2023 with balanced market conditions, but the year-end totals mask a story of surprising resilience in the face of the highest borrowing costs seen in over a decade. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential sales2 in the region totalled 26,249 in 2023, a 10.3 per cent decrease from the 29,261 sales recorded in 2022, and a 41.5 per cent decrease from the 44,884 sales in … [Read more...] about Metro Vancouver housing market shows resilience in 2023, ending the year in balanced territory

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Balanced conditions come to the Metro Vancouver housing market for the holiday season

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VANCOUVER, BC – December 4, 2023 – With one month left in 2023, a steady increase in housing inventory is offering home buyers across Metro Vancouver1 among the largest selection to choose from since 2021. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential sales2 in the region totalled 1,702 in November 2023, a 4.7 per cent increase from the 1,625 sales recorded in November 2022. This was 33 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (2,538). “We’ve been watching … [Read more...] about Balanced conditions come to the Metro Vancouver housing market for the holiday season

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Metro Vancouver housing market holds steady in October

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VANCOUVER, BC – November 2, 2023 – An increase in newly listed properties is providing more choice to home buyers across Metro Vancouver1, but sales remain below long-term averages. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential sales2 in the region totalled 1,996 in October 2023, a 3.7 per cent increase from the 1,924 sales recorded in October 2022. This total is 29.5 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (2,832) for October. “With properties coming to … [Read more...] about Metro Vancouver housing market holds steady in October

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As inventory increases, price gains relent in Metro Vancouver to begin the fall season

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VANCOUVER, BC – October 4, 2023 – The month-over-month price gains seen earlier this year abated in the Metro Vancouver1 housing market in September due to a seasonal decline in sales and a modest increase in inventory levels across the region. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales2 in the region totalled 1,926 in September 2023, a 13.2 per cent increase from the 1,701 sales recorded in September 2022. This was 26.3 per cent below the 10-year … [Read more...] about As inventory increases, price gains relent in Metro Vancouver to begin the fall season

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Seasonal slowdown brings price stability to Metro Vancouver

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VANCOUVER, BC – September 5, 2023 – As summer winds to a close, higher borrowing costs have begun to permeate the Metro Vancouver1 housing market in predictable ways, with price gains cooling and sales slowing along the typical seasonal pattern.  The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales2 in the region totalled 2,296 in August 2023, a 21.4 per cent increase from the 1,892 sales recorded in August 2022. This was 13.8 per cent below the 10-year … [Read more...] about Seasonal slowdown brings price stability to Metro Vancouver

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Strong sales push Metro Vancouver home prices past the rate hike in July

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VANCOUVER, BC – August 2, 2023 – Home prices across all home types in Metro Vancouver1 rose again in July, as strong sales figures continue to push up against low levels of housing inventory in the region. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales2 in the region totalled 2,455 in July 2023, a 28.9 per cent increase from the 1,904 sales recorded in July 2022. This was 15.6 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (2,909). “While sales remain … [Read more...] about Strong sales push Metro Vancouver home prices past the rate hike in July

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Home prices continue to rise in Metro Vancouver’s housing market to kick off the summer

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VANCOUVER, BC – July 5, 2023 – Continuing the trend that has emerged in the housing market this year, the benchmark price for all home types in Metro Vancouver1 increased in June as home buyer demand butted up against a limited inventory of homes for sale in the region. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales2 in the region totalled 2,988 in June 2023, a 21.1 per cent increase from the 2,467 sales recorded in June 2022. This was 8.6 per cent … [Read more...] about Home prices continue to rise in Metro Vancouver’s housing market to kick off the summer

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Competition among buyers in Metro Vancouver’s housing market heats up as summer arrives

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VANCOUVER, BC – June 2, 2023 – While the year started slower than usual, Metro Vancouver’s1 housing market is showing signs of heating up as summer arrives, with prices increasing for the sixth consecutive month. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 3,4112 in May 2023, which is a 15.7 per cent increase from the 2,947 sales recorded in May 2022, and a 1.4 per cent decline from the 10-year seasonal average … [Read more...] about Competition among buyers in Metro Vancouver’s housing market heats up as summer arrives

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Prices continue rising across Metro Vancouver as home buyer confidence returns

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VANCOUVER, BC – May 2, 2023 – With listing activity remaining below historical norms, home sales in Metro Vancouver1 have mounted a surprising comeback, rising near levels seen last spring, before eight consecutive interest rate hikes eroded borrowing power and brought home sales activity down along with it. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 2,7412 in April 2023, a 16.5 per cent decrease from the 3,281 sales recorded … [Read more...] about Prices continue rising across Metro Vancouver as home buyer confidence returns