Summertime Blues The month of June witnessed the first decrease in interest rates in over three years. Despite this favorable economic indicator, there was still a noticeable dip in sales activity and average prices for both single-family homes and townhouses. Surprisingly, the condo sector defied this trend, showing an increase in average value both month-to-month […]

May Anticipation In May, many people were waiting to see what would happen with interest rates in early June. This anticipation led to a drop in overall sales absorptions, which were down 11 to 17 percent compared to May 2023. While multi-family product sales decreased moderately month-to-month, single-family absorptions surprisingly increased by 15% compared to […]

APRIL SHOWERS…WILL IT BRING MAY FLOWERS? In April, sales absorptions increased for all home types compared to March. Single-family homes, the most expensive type, saw the smallest increase. Year-to-date numbers reveal sales declines in single-family homes and condominiums, but a slight increase in townhomes. Inventory has risen significantly across all home types. Despite more supply, […]

Unraveling the Real Estate Landscape of Fraser Valley: Recent Shifts and Future Trends As the saying goes, “March entered like a lion and exited like a lamb,” witnessing an overall increase in sales from February in both the single-family and townhome sectors, with the bulk of sales activity occurring early in the month. However, sales […]

Unraveling the Real Estate Landscape of Fraser Valley: Recent Shifts and Future Trends February Market Activity In February, the Fraser Valley resale market saw a rise in sales activity, values, and inventory compared to both the previous month and the same month last year. Some buyers are cautiously re-entering the market due to promising inflation […]

That’s A Wrap! The final month of 2023 quietly concluded with the Bank of Canada holding interest rates for a third time in a row. Let’s dive into the statistics and see how the market performed over the final days of last year. With so much uncertainty in the market caused by a combination of […]

Mellow November Welcome to Fall 2023, a season of reflection and market analysis in the Fraser Valley region. Let’s delve into the data from the third quarter alongside a concise summary of the market’s performance. Undoubtedly, amidst the prevailing uncertainty, the market has witnessed a decline in sales activity over the third quarter of 2023 […]

Blustery October Amidst rising interest rates and an escalating cost of living, recent government announcements unveiling legislation for 2024, dictating property uses, have profoundly impacted the real estate landscape. This endeavor to address the province’s housing supply issues has resulted in a decline in sales across all home product types compared to the prior month. […]