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March 2024 Market Insights
Friday, April 5, 2024
The number of listings rose nearly 23 per cent year-over-year, providing more opportunity for buyers. (2:08 minute video)
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February 2024 Market Insights
Monday, March 11, 2024
New listings rose 31 per cent year-over-year in February, bringing a significant number of properties to the market. (2:14 minute video)
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January 2024 Market Insights
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Conditions in January began shifting back in favour of sellers as the pace of newly listed properties didn't keep up with home sales. (2:33 minute video)
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December 2023 Market Insights
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Housing market ends 2023 with a balanced market, but totals mask surprising resilience despite highest borrowing costs in over a decade. (2:27 minute video)
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November 2023 Market Insights
Monday, December 11, 2023
A steady increase in housing inventory offers home buyers among the largest selection to choose from since 2021. (2:19 minute video)
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October 2023 Market Insights
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Increase in newly listed properties providing more choice to home buyers, but sales remain below long-term averages.
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September 2023 Market Insights
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Due to an increase in the number of homes listed and higher mortgage rates, prices gains have slowed.
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August 2023 Market Insights
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Higher borrowing costs begin to affect the housing market, with price gains cooling and sales slowing along the typical seasonal pattern. (2:25 minute video)
Taxes
Why do I have to pay property taxes on the house I’m buying?
Friday, September 1, 2023
Property taxes in BC are due the first business day after July 1. If you buy a home at another time, you may have to pay a share of the year to avoid a penalty.
Home Buying
Choosing the right home starts with choosing the right REALTOR®
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Buying or selling a home is a significant financial decision. That’s why it’s important to take your time to choose the right Realtor for you. (2 minute read)
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July 2023 Market Insights
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Home prices for all home types rose again as strong sales push up against low housing inventory. (2:22 minute video)
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June 2023 Market Insights
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The benchmark price for all home types increases again this month as buyers vie for a limited number of homes for sale.
Taxes
Putting Property Transfer Tax revenue to work
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Our recommendations to the provincial government on how the PTT can be used to help build more affordable homes. (2 minute read)
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May 2023 Market Insights
Thursday, June 8, 2023
The housing market is showing signs of heating up as summer arrives, with prices increasing for the sixth consecutive month.
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April 2023 Market Insights
Thursday, May 4, 2023
With listing activity remaining below historical norms, home sales in Metro Vancouver have mounted a surprising comeback. (1 minute read, 2:14 minute video)
Working with a REALTOR®
What’s the Disclosure form that REALTORS® are asking you to sign?
Friday, April 28, 2023
When buying or selling a home, Realtors have to inform you, up front, about your representation options. This is what the DORTS form is for. (3 minute read)
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March 2023 Market Insights
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Home prices showed modest increases in March, while new listings remained below long-term historical averages. (1 minute read, 2:24 video)
Home Ownership
Know the rules when insuring secondary suites
Monday, April 3, 2023
Having insurance coverage is vital. There’s a misconception among home owners that their existing policy will cover a suite. It doesn’t.
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February 2023 Market Insights
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Below average home sales allow inventory to inch upwards. (2:13 video)
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January 2023 Market Insights
Friday, February 10, 2023
Home sales decline below long-term averages and inventory remains low. (2:09 video)
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December 2022 Market Insights
Monday, January 9, 2023
Rising mortgage rates brought uncertainty and caution in 2022 to Metro Vancouver housing markets. (2:28 minute video)
Legislation & Regulations
BC government introduces “cooling off” period for home sales
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Starting January 1, 2023, home buyers can back out of a residential purchase up to three business days after signing a contract. (3 minute read)
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November 2022 Market Insights
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
While typically a quiet month of market activity, November home sale and listing totals lagged below long-term averages.
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October 2022 Market Insights
Monday, November 7, 2022
Home sale activity continued to trend well below historical averages in October. (2:21 video)
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September 2022 Market Insights
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Metro Vancouver saw more home sellers and fewer buyers in September. (Video 2:20 minutes)
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August 2022 Market Insights
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Metro Vancouver’s housing market is experiencing a quieter summer season marked by reduced sale and listing activity. (2:16 minute video)
Home Ownership
Home renos: plan for success
Monday, August 22, 2022
Your home reno can be less stressful if you plan wisely. Find out how! (3 minute read)
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July 2022 Market Insights
Monday, August 8, 2022
REBGV Chair Daniel John discusses how home buyer demand continues to ease across Metro Vancouver.
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June 2022 Market Insights
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
REBGV Chair Daniel John discusses how the marketplace is changing with increasing interest rates and housing supply.
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May 2022 Market Insights
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
After reaching record-setting levels in 2021, home sale activity has returned to more typical seasonal levels in Metro Vancouver this spring.
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April 2022 Market Insights
Friday, May 6, 2022
Home buyer demand in Metro Vancouver returned to more historically typical levels in April.
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March 2022 Market Insights
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
While down from last year, home sale activity in Metro Vancouver remained elevated in March. (2:47 video)
Home Buying
What are the buying costs of a home?
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
If you’ve decided to buy a home, it’s important you understand all the costs involved in addition to the price you're paying for the property.
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February 2022 Market Insights
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Listings inch up, demand remains steady and price gains continue in Metro Vancouver’s housing market in February. (2:25 video)
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January 2022 Market Insights
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Low supply keeps upward pressure on home prices across Metro Vancouver.
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December 2021 Market Insights
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Metro Vancouver home sales set a record in 2021.
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November 2021 Market Insights
Friday, December 10, 2021
Home sales activity remains up, listings down across Metro Vancouver’s housing market.
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October 2021 Market Insights
Monday, November 8, 2021
Home sale activity in Metro Vancouver remained above historical averages in October while the overall supply of homes for sale dipped to levels not seen in three years.
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September 2021 Market Insights
Friday, October 8, 2021
Elevated home sale activity continues to outstrip supply of homes for sale in Metro Vancouver.
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August 2021 Market Insights
Thursday, September 9, 2021
While home buyers have remained active in Metro Vancouver throughout the summer, the supply of homes for sale has declined steadily since June.
Market Trends
How many Metro Vancouver properties are purchased by foreign buyers?
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Check out the impact on Metro Vancouver's real estate market.
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What's the difference between a buyer's and seller's market?
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Several factors influence the housing market which then influences supply and demand.
Home Buying
Millennials to drive housing demand
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Millennial newcomers will help fill the expected 861,000 job openings in BC over the next decade (2019-2029), and most would like to own a home.
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July 2021 Market Insights
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Metro Vancouver’s housing market saw steady sales, reduced listings, and virtually unchanged home prices in July.
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June 2021 Market Insights
Friday, July 9, 2021
Metro Vancouver’s housing market continued its strong seller’s market conditions, but the intensity of demand slowed.
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May 2021 Market Insights
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Home sale and listing activity in Metro Vancouver moves off of its record-breaking pace.
Home Buying
Home buyers: 5 tips to prepare for a busy market
Friday, May 14, 2021
Before you begin home hunting, get prepared using these five simple steps to mitigate your risk so there are no unwanted surprises in one of the biggest financial decisions of your life.
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April 2021 Market Insights
Friday, May 7, 2021
Supply response emerges in Metro Vancouver’s active housing market.