VANCOUVER, BC – September 4, 2019 – Home buyer activity increased to more typical levels in Metro Vancouver* throughout the summer months. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 2,231 in August 2019, a 15.7 per cent increase from the 1,929 sales recorded in August 2018, and a 12.7 per cent decrease from the 2,557 homes sold in July 2019. Last month’s sales were 9.2 per cent below the 10-year August sales … [Read more...] about Metro Vancouver housing market sees summer uptick in sales
Home sales increase in July
VANCOUVER, BC – August 2, 2019 – Home buyer demand picked up across Metro Vancouver* last month, making July, a traditionally quieter month in real estate, the second highest selling month so far this year. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 2,557 in July 2019, a 23.5 per cent increase from the 2,070 sales recorded in July 2018, and a 23.1 per cent increase from the 2,077 homes sold in June 2019. Last month’s sales … [Read more...] about Home sales increase in July
Housing supply up, home sales and prices down in June
VANCOUVER, BC – July 3, 2019 –With home buyer demand below long-term historical averages in June, the supply of homes for sale continued to accumulate in Metro Vancouver*. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 2,077 in June 2019, a 14.4 per cent decrease from the 2,425 sales recorded in June 2018 and a 21.3 per cent decrease from the 2,638 homes sold in May 2019. Last month’s sales were 34.7 per cent below the 10-year … [Read more...] about Housing supply up, home sales and prices down in June
May sees modest increase in home sales while housing supply reaches five-year high
VANCOUVER, BC – June 4, 2019 – Monthly *Metro Vancouver(1) home sales eclipsed 2,000 for the first time this year in May, although home buyer demand remains below historical averages. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 2,638 in May 2019, a 6.9 per cent decrease from the 2,833 sales recorded in May 2018, and a 44.2 per cent increase from the 1,829 homes sold in April 2019. Last month’s sales were 22.9 per … [Read more...] about May sees modest increase in home sales while housing supply reaches five-year high
Reduced demand and increased supply remain the trend across Metro Vancouver’s housing market
VANCOUVER, BC – May 2, 2019 – Decreased demand continues to allow the supply of homes for sale to accumulate across the Metro Vancouver* housing market. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 1,829 in April 2019, a 29.1 per cent decrease from the 2,579 sales recorded in April 2018, and a 5.9 per cent increase from the 1,727 homes sold in March 2019. Last month’s sales were 43.1 per cent below the 10-year April sales … [Read more...] about Reduced demand and increased supply remain the trend across Metro Vancouver’s housing market
Prospective homebuyers remain on the sidelines in March
VANCOUVER, BC – April 2, 2019 – Metro Vancouver* home sales dipped to the lowest levels seen in March in more than three decades. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 1,727 in March 2019, a 31.4 per cent decrease from the 2,517 sales recorded in March 2018, and a 16.4 per cent increase from the 1,484 homes sold in February 2019. Last month’s sales were 46.3 per cent below the 10-year March sales average and was … [Read more...] about Prospective homebuyers remain on the sidelines in March
Housing market conditions continue to favour home buyers
VANCOUVER, BC – March 04, 2019 – The Metro Vancouver housing market saw increased supply from home sellers and below average demand from home buyers in February. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 1,484 in February 2019, a 32.8 per cent decrease from the 2,207 sales recorded in February 2018, and a 34.5 per cent increase from the 1,103 homes sold in January 2019. Last month’s sales were 42.5 per cent below the … [Read more...] about Housing market conditions continue to favour home buyers
Home listings increase while buyers remain in holding pattern
VANCOUVER, BC – February 04, 2019 – Home listings continue to increase across all housing categories in the Metro Vancouver* housing market while home buyer activity remains below historical averages. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 1,103 in January 2019, a 39.3 per cent decrease from the 1,818 sales recorded in January 2018, and a 2.9 per cent increase from the 1,072 homes sold in December 2018. Last … [Read more...] about Home listings increase while buyers remain in holding pattern
Metro Vancouver home sales decline below historical averages in 2018
VANCOUVER, BC – January 03, 2019 – Metro Vancouver home sales in 2018 were the lowest annual total in the region since 2000. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that sales of detached, attached and apartment properties reached 24,619 on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in 2018, a 31.6 per cent decrease from the 35,993 sales recorded in 2017, and a 38.4 per cent decrease compared to the 39,943 residential sales in 2016. Last year’s sales total was 25 per cent … [Read more...] about Metro Vancouver home sales decline below historical averages in 2018