Monthly Real Estate Market Report – May 2024

In May 2024, Metro Vancouver saw a surge in new property listings, with a total of 6,374 detached, attached, and apartment properties listed on the MLS®. This marked a significant 12.6 % increase from the previous year’s 5,661 listings. Despite this surge, sales for the month of May saw a 19.9 per cent decrease from the 3,411 sales recorded in May 2023. … Read more

Monthly Real Estate Market Report – February 2024

In January, home sellers in Metro Vancouver were not very active. However, in February, new listings increased by 31 percent when compared to the same period last year. This resulted in a significant number of newly listed properties being available in the market. According to Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) report, there were 2,070 residential sales … Read more

Monthly Rental Market Report – January 2024

After three consecutive decreases, Metro Vancouver has seen an increase in average rent prices this January. The latest data reveals a noteworthy uptick, with the average monthly rent price for an unfurnished, one-bedroom unit climbing by $26 to reach a new average of $2,367. This marks a significant shift since January 2023, reflecting an overall … Read more

Monthly Real Estate Market Report – November 2023

With just one month remaining in 2023, the housing inventory in Metro Vancouver is experiencing a steady rise. This increase presents home buyers with an extensive selection, the largest since 2021. According to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV), residential sales in the region reached a total of 1,702 in November 2023. This … Read more

Monthly Rental Market Report – November 2023

The average rent prices in Metro Vancouver have experienced a notable downward trend for the past two consecutive months. In November, the average monthly rent price for an unfurnished one-bedroom unit witnessed a significant decrease of $44, resulting in a new average of $2,362. It is interesting to note that when comparing this year’s average … Read more

Monthly Real Estate Market Report – October 2023

The latest report from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reveals a surge in newly listed properties, providing more choices for homebuyers in Metro Vancouver. October 2023 witnessed a notable rise in newly listed properties, offering a more diverse range for those in the market. Although residential sales experienced a modest uptick, they … Read more

Monthly Rental Market Report – October 2023

October’s data highlights a shift in pricing dynamics for one-bedroom units, with furnished accommodations experiencing a notable upswing in average prices, as opposed to a decline in the cost of unfurnished units. Notably, unfurnished one-bedroom units are now, on average, $220 more budget-friendly than their furnished counterparts as of October. Landlords who furnish their units … Read more

Monthly Real Estate Market Report – September 2023

The price gains witnessed on a month-over-month basis earlier this year subsided in September within the Metro Vancouver housing market. This was primarily attributed to a seasonal decline in sales and a slight uptick in inventory levels across the region. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region … Read more