September 2024

Sales Slow in August, but Falling Rates Should Drive Activity Higher in the Fall

Posted on Sep 11, 2024 in BC Real Estate Update



The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that 5,943 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) systems in August 2024, a 10 per cent decrease from August 2023. The average MLS® residential price in BC in August 2024 was down 1.7 per cent at $938,500 compared to an average price of $955,063 in August...

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Housing Market Update for August 2024 (Video)

Posted on Sep 10, 2024 in Market Insights Videos


From a seasonal perspective, August is typically a slower month for sales than June or July. In this respect, this August has been no different. With that said, sales remain in a holding pattern, trending roughly 20 per cent below their 10-year seasonal average, which suggests buyers are still feeling the pinch of higher borrowing costs, despite tw...

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Sellers await buyers’ return after quieter summer market

Posted on Sep 05, 2024 in Vancouver Update



Home sales registered on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver remained below their ten-year seasonal averages in August as summer holidays come to a close.

The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 1,904 in August 2024, a 17.1 per cent decrease from the 2,296 sales recorded in August 2023. This total was also...

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