The hottest news and analysis on Vancouver real estate. Here’s where you’ll find the latest home prices, and trending issues on housing in Metro Vancouver.
Vancouver’s population growth is still booming, but the rental vacancy rate is climbing. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) data shows primary rentals saw vacancies increase in 2019. The rate of vacancy is now at the highest level since 2013, but it has a long way to go to clear that number. Vancouver Rental Vacancies […]
Having trouble keeping up with your bills? So are a lot of people in Greater Vancouver these days. Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada (OSB) filings show more people are becoming insolvent in Q3 2019. Greater Vancouver has seen a trend of growth for insolvencies over the past year, but the most recent quarter […]
Greater Vancouver real estate market is seeing a big return from buyers. Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) numbers show sales surged in November. Higher sales were accompanied by less inventory, helping to bring prices up for a second month. Despite the 2 months of rising, annual price growth remains negative. Although the gap […]
Greater Vancouver new home sales have been softer than last year, but inventory is drying up. Data from MLA Canada, a Vancouver based real estate firm, shows new project launches made a big decline in October. Falling new unit launches, follows soft sales leading up to last month. In response, developers have been delaying and […]
Vancouver real estate prices are sky high, but they have been coming down. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) updated its new Residential property price index for Q3 2019. The index shows prices made a big climb from two years ago. However, prices are now falling very quickly, especially in the condo apartment segment. Vancouver New Home […]
Greater Vancouver pre-sale real estate buyers are returning. MLA Canada data shows a large increase in sales for September. Rising sales commitments were also met with more inventory though. The net impact is weaker inventory absorption than last year, but a lot more choices for buyers. Greater Vancouver Pre-Sale Inventory Rises 42% Greater Vancouver saw […]
The Greater Vancouver condo market is seeing the return of buyers. Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) data shows a big jump in sales for September. Despite the increase in sales, rising inventory helped to push prices even lower. Greater Vancouver Condo Prices Drop Over 6% Greater Vancouver condo apartment prices are still falling, […]
Greater Vancouver real estate sales have made a massive jump from last year, but it’s not nearly enough. Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) numbers show sales climbed over 40% in September. The massive increase in sales volume wasn’t enough to stop prices from falling. In the City of Vancouver, prices are back to […]
Greater Vancouver is seeing new home release absorption improve, but the market is still slow. MLA Canada numbers show pre-sale absorption hit a high for 2019, this past August. The catch is absorption received a boost due to a number of project delays, due to slow sales. Greater Vancouver New Home Inventory Falls Over 75% […]
The Greater Vancouver condo market is seeing some improvements, but not many. Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) data shows the price of a condo apartment fell in August. The declines are getting smaller though, as sales and inventory find a better mix. Greater Vancouver Condo Prices Are At Down To 2017 Levels The […]
