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Thursday, August 06, 2026

Metro Vancouver home sales lose brief momentum

Home sales registered on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver declined nearly ten per cent last month relative to July last year, erasing the ten per cent gain seen in June that kicked off the summer.

The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 2,061 in July 2026, a 9.8 per cent decrease from the 2,286 sales recorded in July 2025. This was 18.6 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (2,532)...


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Saturday, August 01, 2026

To-Dos: Your August Home Checklist

Stretch out these last days of summer by squeezing in a few more home projects, savoring simple pleasures and, when the time comes, preparing the house for fall...



 

Monday, July 13, 2026

Fraser Valley is becoming more affordable — but buyers are still holding back

Home prices in the Fraser Valley continued to become more affordable in June, with Benchmark prices now sitting 26 per cent below their 2022 peak. Prices edged down another 0.9 per cent during the month, reinforcing buyer-friendly conditions despite a sluggish market.

The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 1,147 sales on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in June, a two per cent increase from May, but four per cent below the same month last year...




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Monday, July 06, 2026

Greater Vancouver home sales pick up at the start of summer

Demand for all home types in Metro Vancouver increased to start the summer, with home sales up nearly ten per cent year-over-year in June.

The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 2,390 in June 2026, a 9.6 per cent increase from the 2,181 sales recorded in June 2025. This was 12.4 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (2,728)...


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Tuesday, June 09, 2026

Softer home prices are creating opportunities for Fraser Valley move-up buyers

A modest increase in Fraser Valley home sales in May suggests buyers remain engaged, albeit cautiously as economic uncertainty continues to temper the pace of the spring market.

The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 1,124 sales on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in May, a 0.5 per cent increase from April, but five per cent below the same month last year...




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Tuesday, June 02, 2026

Apartment sales lag, other housing segments steady

Led by slow sales in the apartment segment, home sales registered on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver were down nearly four per cent in May compared to last year. 

The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 2,150 in May 2026, a 3.5 per cent decrease from the 2,228 sales recorded in May 2025. This was 26.6 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (2,930)...


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Monday, May 11, 2026

Rising sales and price gains hint at stability in the Fraser Valley housing market

Home prices in the Fraser Valley continued to edge upward in April, with Benchmark prices increasing for the second consecutive month as the market shows early signs of stabilization.

Sales rose both month-over-month and year-over-year, marking the first annual increase in more than a year. At the same time, sellers continued to enter the market, keeping inventory levels elevated and maintaining favourable conditions for buyers. Overall, the market remains active but balanced, with buyers continuing to benefit from strong selection and measured competition...




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Tuesday, May 05, 2026

Diverging trends widen as detached housing gains steam

Home sales registered on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver remain relatively flat compared to April last year, but a divergence is emerging between market segments.

The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 2,110 in April 2026, a 2.5 per cent decrease from the 2,163 sales recorded in April 2025. This was 22.9 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (2,735)...


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Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Fraser Valley home prices level off amid improving affordability

Home prices in the Fraser Valley are beginning to level off, with a small increase in March marking a shift after months of declines. This change, along with slightly improved affordability, is starting to bring more movement into the market.

Sales and new listings both rose from February, but activity remains below typical levels for this time of year. With a high number of homes available, buyers continue to have the advantage, and the market is moving forward at a steady but cautious pace...




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Tuesday, April 07, 2026

Buyers and sellers adopting a wait-and-see approach to housing market

Home sales registered on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver continue evolving at a pace similar to last year, with the sales down roughly three per cent from last March.

The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 2,032 in March 2026, a 2.8 per cent decrease from the 2,091 sales recorded in March 2025...


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Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Fraser Valley market shows early bloom with February sales lift

The Fraser Valley market showed early signs of a spring thaw in February, with sales increasing over January, but continuing to trail typical levels for this time of year.

The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 843 sales on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in February, a 36 per cent increase from January, but 38 per cent below the ten-year seasonal average...





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Tuesday, March 03, 2026

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 9.8 per cent decrease from the 1,827 sales recorded in February 2025...


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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The Fraser Valley housing market opened the year with subdued activity, as prices continued to decline and sales momentum remained weak

The continued softening of prices wasn’t enough to get buyers off the sidelines, as the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 619 sales on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in January, a 33 per cent decrease from December, and 24 per cent below sales from the same month last year...




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Wednesday, February 04, 2026

New year, same housing market in Metro Vancouver

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 from the 1,552 sales recorded in January 2025. This was 30.9 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (1,602)...


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