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Housing market factors indicate stability in recent months

October 21st, 2010

September Stats

Housing market factors indicate stability in recent months

September home sales in Greater Vancouver were consistent with activity experienced in the preceding two months across most categories.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that the number of residential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 2,220 in September 2010. This represents a 0.8 ...

Buyer’s market conditions continue in Greater Vancouver

September 3rd, 2010
VANCOUVER, B.C. – September 2, 2010 – Conditions in the Greater Vancouver housingmarket continued to favour buyers in August. Since April, prices have edged down slightly as the number of sales and the number of properties coming on to the market have been declining.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that the number of residential property sales in Greater Vancouver ...

Homebuyers and sellers less active in July

August 5th, 2010


VANCOUVER, B.C. – August 4, 2010 – Home sales activity in Greater Vancouver was quieter last month than most Julys over the past decade, with residential sales, prices, and the number of homes listed for sale trending downward in recent months.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that the number of residential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 2,255 in July ...

Activity steady to start the summer season

July 6th, 2010

VANCOUVER, B.C. – July 5, 2010 – The Greater Vancouver housing market experienced steady activity to begin the summer season. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 2,972 in June 2010, a decline of 30.2 percent compared to the 4,259 sales in June 2009, which was the second highest selling June on record.

“Activi ...

May market offers buyers greater selection

June 4th, 2010

VANCOUVER, B.C. – June 4, 2010 – The number of properties listed for sale in Greater Vancouver continued to rise in May, while the number of sales showed a year-over-year decrease.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 3,156 in May 2010, a decline of 10.4 percent compared to the 3,524 sales in May 2009; 5.1 per ...

Spring Market - No surprises here - it's still record breaking!

April 20th, 2010

Spring Market  - No surprises here - it's still record breaking!
Record sales, rising prices, buyers out in force!

While the news outlets tell us that our spring market has begun cooling we are still experiencing brisk listings and sales. Home prices in Vancouver are well over the peak of 2008 and around the city we are seeing many fetching over-asking, often within the first week of listing. ...

Home listings rise to start the spring season

April 7th, 2010


VANCOUVER, B.C. – April 6, 2010 – A steady influx of new listings has helped create a balanced ‘typical spring’ housing market in the Greater Vancouver region.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that new listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 7,004 in March 2010. This represents a 60 percent increase compared to March 20 ...

Home sales activity strong through Olympic period

March 5th, 2010

VANCOUVER, B.C. – March 2, 2010 –The Greater Vancouver housing market continued to experience strong demand from homebuyers and an increase in total property listings in a month where the eyes of the world were focused on the region.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 2,473 in February 2010, an increase of 6 ...

Housing supply and demand reach closer alignment in January

February 3rd, 2010

VANCOUVER, B.C. – February 2, 2010 – Diverse selection and favourable interest rates continue to drive demand in the Greater Vancouver housing market.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 1,923 in January 2010, an increase of 152.4 percent compared to January 2009 when 762 sales were recorded and a 23.5 percen ...

Slow start, strong finish for housing market in 2009

January 6th, 2010

VANCOUVER, B.C. – January 5, 2010 – After beginning the year at near record low sales levels, buyers’ confidence in the Greater Vancouver housing market quickly returned, allowing for significant and sustained increases in the number of residential property sales for much of 2009.

 The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that total unit sales of detached, attached and apart ...

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