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The latest data from Greater Vancouver REALTORS® points to a market that remains balanced overall, with the apartment segment experiencing the most weakness. Key points: 1. Sales remain sluggish Demand remains muted despite lower borrowing costs compared to previous years. 2. Inventory remains elevated Buyers continue to have plenty of choice, which is limiting price […]

Home sales across Metro Vancouver remain relatively stable year-over-year, but a clear shift is underway beneath the surface—different property types are moving in different directions. In April, there were 2,110 home sales, down just 2.5% from last year, but still nearly 23% below the 10-year average, reflecting a market that remains cautious overall. What stands […]

As we move into the spring market, Metro Vancouver’s housing activity remains steady—but cautious. Both buyers and sellers are taking a more measured approach, resulting in a balanced market with subtle shifts depending on property type. 📊 Market Snapshot 🏘️ Inventory & Listings ⚖️ A Balanced Market Current conditions point to a balanced market, leaning […]

New normal for Metro Vancouver’s housing market continues Metro Vancouver home sales registered on the MLS® in February continued the recent trend of slower-than-average sales, seeing a ten per cent decline over the same period last year. The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 1,648 in February 2026, a […]

Last year’s market trends continued in January as home sales registered on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver were 28.5 per cent lower than last year, setting the year off to a quieter start. The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 1,107 in January 2026, a 28.7 per cent decrease […]

Home sales registered in the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Metro Vancouver finished the year down 10 per cent, marking the lowest annual sales total in over two decades. The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 23,800 in 2025, a 10.4 per cent decrease from the 26,561 sales recorded […]

Metro Vancouver home-sale trends observed in October continued in November, as sales registered on the MLS® remained lower than this time last year. The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 1,846 in November 2025, a 15.4 per cent decrease from the 2,181 sales recorded in November 2024. This was […]

Home sales registered on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver were 14 per cent lower than last October, as the trend of slower sales and building inventory creates favourable conditions for those looking to buy in the fall market. The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 2,255 in October 2025, […]

Another Bank of Canada rate cut and easing prices helped home sales registered on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver* edge higher relative to September last year.  The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 1,875 in September 2025, a 1.2 per cent increase from the 1,852 sales recorded in September […]

Easing prices brought more Metro Vancouver homebuyers off the sidelines in August, with home sales on the MLS® up nearly three per cent from August last year. The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 1,959 in August 2025, a 2.9 per cent increase from the 1,904 sales recorded in […]