by Macrealty Marketing Team | Feb 3, 2021 | Buying Real Estate, Fraser Valley, House and Home, Industry, Market Insights
According to the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board they have registered another record‐setter for property sales.
As released by the FVREB “In a month that is usually one of the quietest in real estate, Fraser Valley’s market continued at a breakneck pace, producing the strongest January sales on record as well as a modest uptick in new listings. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed a total of 1,718 sales of all property types on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in January 2021, an increase of 76%compared to January 2020 and 18% fewer than were processed in December 2020. Sales in January set a new, record high for the month; 72% above the 10‐year average, and 28% higher than the previous record of 1,338 sales set in January 2016.”
“Buyers are very motivated right now,” said Chris Shields, President of the Board, “Lending rates are the lowest they’ve ever been, your housing dollar goes further in the Fraser Valley and we’ve seen a societal shift in the last
year in how people value their homes. People are asking us to find them more space. “I am working with a young couple who want and are able to move up – from a condo to a townhome – due to interest rates and the equity they’ve gained over the last couple of years. The challenge is supply. It improved slightly in January, but we’ve got a long way to go to replenish our housing stock. It remains a seller’s market.”
Find all the infographics related to the May Market Statistics by visiting the Facebook Album.
Abbotsford
Cloverdale
Langley
Mission
North Delta
North Surrey
Surrey Central
White Rock / South Surrey
Looking for more information about the real estate market in specific neighbourhoods in Surrey, Langley and Fraser Valley?
Macdonald Realty has offices in North Delta, White Rock/South Surrey, and Langley. Please email macrealty@macrealty.com or call 1-877-278-3888 to be matched with a REALTOR® working in your area.
MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) Benchmark Price
Average and median home prices are often misinterpreted, are affected by change in the mix of homes sold, and can swing dramatically from month to month (based on the types and prices of properties that sold in a given month). The MLS® HPI overcomes these shortcomings and uses the concept of a benchmark home, a notional home with common attributes of typical homes in a defined area. Visit www.housepriceindex.ca for more information.
This blog post is based on market data provided by the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) www.fvreb.bc.ca
by Macrealty Marketing Team | Feb 3, 2021 | Buying Real Estate, House and Home, Industry, Market Insights, Selling Real Estate
Here are the latest real estate market statistics from Macdonald Realty on Greater Victoria, Parksville/Qualicum, and Nanaimo listings and sales in January 2021.
Find all the infographics related to the February Market Statistics by visiting the Facebook Album.
Greater Victoria
According to the Victoria Real Estate Board “A total of 646 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this January, 57.2% more than the 411 properties sold in January 2020 and 2.4% more than the previous month of December. Sales of condominiums were up 83.1% from January 2020 with 216 units sold. Sales of single-family homes were up 48.5% from January 2020 with 297 sold.”
“Our bustling market continues to be fueled by strong consumer demand to own a home in Greater Victoria, driven in part by low interest rates and by the overall desirability of our larger community,” said Victoria Real Estate Board President David Langlois. “This continuing demand, coupled with our record low inventory, has resulted in competition for desirable properties. The competition for sparse inventory has pushed both pricing and activity up and has created the very fast-paced market that we’ve been experiencing for the past several months.”
Nanaimo
Parksville / Qualicum
Looking for more information about the real estate market in specific neighbourhoods in Victoria, Parksville, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands?
Macdonald Realty has offices in downtown Victoria, Sidney, Parksville and Salt Spring Island. Please email macrealty@macrealty.com or call 1-877-278-3888 to be matched with a REALTOR® working in your area.
MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) Benchmark Price
Average and median home prices are often misinterpreted, are affected by change in the mix of homes sold, and can swing dramatically from month to month (based on the types and prices of properties that sold in a given month). The MLS® HPI overcomes these shortcomings and uses the concept of a benchmark home, a notional home with common attributes of typical homes in a defined area. Visit www.housepriceindex.ca for more information.
This blog post is based on market data provided by the Victoria Real Estate Board (VREB) www.vreb.org and the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) www.vireb.com. Market data from the VIREB includes listings and sales in Campbell River, Comox Valley, Cowichan Valley Nanaimo, Parksville/Qualicum, Port Alberni/West, North Island, and the Islands.
by Macrealty Marketing Team | Jan 8, 2021 | Buying Real Estate, Industry, Market Insights
Here are the latest real estate market statistics from Macdonald Realty on Squamish, Whistler, and Sunshine Coast listings and sales in December 2020.
Find all the infographics related to the May Market Statistics by visiting the Facebook Album.
Whistler
In December 2020, there were 10 sales of detached homes and 73 active listings. The benchmark sale price was $1,702,300.
The condo market had 27 sales and 105 active listings at the end of the month. The benchmark sale price was $487,600.
The townhome market had 26 sales and, the active listings were 21. The benchmark sale price was $1,029,900.
It’s a Seller’s market for Condos and Townhomes in Whistler.
Sunshine Coast
In December 2020, there were 63 sales of detached homes and 134 active listings. The benchmark sale price was $702,500.
The condo market had 8 sales and 31 active listings at the end of the month.
The townhome market had 8 sales and, the active listings were 34.
It’s a Seller’s market for Homes and Condos on Sunshine Coast.
Squamish
In December 2020, there were 28 sales of detached homes and 38 active listings. The benchmark sale price was $1,020,400.
The condo market had 25 sales and 40 active listings at the end of the month.
The townhome market had 17 sales and, the active listings were 8.
It’s a Seller’s in Squamish.
Looking for more information about the real estate market in specific neighbourhoods in Squamish, Whistler, and Sunshine Coast? Macdonald Realty has offices in Squamish, Whistler, and Sunshine Coast. Please email macrealty@macrealty.com or call 1-877-278-3888 to be matched with a REALTOR® working in your area.
MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) Benchmark Price
Average and median home prices are often misinterpreted, are affected by change in the mix of homes sold, and can swing dramatically from month to month (based on the types and prices of properties that sold in a given month). The MLS® HPI overcomes these shortcomings and uses the concept of a benchmark home, a notional home with common attributes of typical homes in a defined area. Visit www.housepriceindex.ca for more information.
This blog post is based on market data provided by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) www.rebgv.org
by Macrealty Marketing Team | Jan 8, 2021 | Buying Real Estate, Industry, Market Insights
Here are the latest real estate market statistics from Macdonald Realty on the Greater Vancouver listings and sales in December 2020.
Find all the infographics by visiting the Facebook Album.
According to The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) “Strong December activity brought Metro Vancouver’s* 2020 home sales total in line with the region’s long-term annual average.”
The Board reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 30,944 in 2020, a 22.1% increase from the 25,351 sales recorded in 2019, and a 25.7% increase from the 24,619 homes sold in 2018. Last year’s sales total was 2.8% below the 10-year sales average.
“When the pandemic began in March, the housing market came to a near standstill. We knew, however, that shelter needs don’t go away in times of crisis, they intensify,” Colette Gerber, REBGV Chair said. “The real estate community worked closely with our regulatory bodies and public health officials in the spring to ensure appropriate precautions and protocols were implemented so BC REALTORS® could help residents safely meet their housing needs.”
Colette also has mentioned the COVID-19 season and low-interest rates:
“After adapting to the COVID-19 environment, local home buyer demand and seller supply returned at a steady pace throughout the summer, fall and winter seasons,” Gerber said. “Shifting housing needs and low interest rates were key drivers of this activity in 2020. Looking ahead, the supply of homes for sale will be a critical factor in determining home price trends in 2021.”
Bowen Island
Burnaby East
Burnaby North
Burnaby South
Ladner
Maple Ridge
New Westminster
North Vancouver
Pitt Meadows
Coquitlam
Port Coquitlam
Port Moody
Richmond
Tsawwassen
Vancouver East
Vancouver West
West Vancouver
Looking for more information about the real estate market in specific neighbourhoods in the Greater Vancouver?
Macdonald Realty has offices across the Greater Vancouver. Please email macrealty@macrealty.com or call 1-877-278-3888 to be matched with a REALTOR® working in your area.
MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) Benchmark Price
Average and median home prices are often misinterpreted, are affected by change in the mix of homes sold, and can swing dramatically from month to month (based on the types and prices of properties that sold in a given month). The MLS® HPI overcomes these shortcomings and uses the concept of a benchmark home, a notional home with common attributes of typical homes in a defined area. Visit www.housepriceindex.ca for more information.
This blog post is based on market data provided by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) www.rebgv.org
by Macrealty Marketing Team | Jan 7, 2021 | Buying Real Estate, Industry, Market Insights, Selling Real Estate
Here are the latest real estate market statistics from Macdonald Realty on Okanagan listings and sales in December 2020.
Find the infographics by visiting the Facebook Album.
Central Okanagan: Kelowna and Lake Country
There were 193 sales, 410 active listings, and an $854,387 average sale price for detached homes in the Central Okanagan market, including Kelowna and Lake Country.
The condo market featured 102 sales and 367 active listings at the end of the month. The average sale price was $406,994.
Townhome sales were 98, active listings were 170 and the average sale price was $560,782.
It’s a seller’s market in Central Okanagan.
North Okanagan: Vernon and surrounding area
In North Okanagan, including Vernon and the surrounding area and the average sale price was $651,430. At the end of the month, there were 85 sales and 165 active listings.
There were 16 sales and 78 active listings for condos. The average sale price was $285,768.
In comparison, townhomes featured 32 sales, 49 active listings and a $371,186 average sale price.
It’s a seller’s market for Homes and Townhomes in North Okanagan.
Looking for more information about the real estate market in specific neighbourhoods in Okanagan?
Macdonald Realty has offices in Kelowna and across BC. Please email macrealty@macrealty.com or call 1-877-278-3888 to be matched with a REALTOR® working in your area.
This blog post is based on market data provided by Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) www.omreb.com.
by Macrealty Marketing Team | Jan 5, 2021 | Buying Real Estate, Fraser Valley, House and Home, Industry, Market Insights
According to the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board record‐shattering December caps an unexpected year in Fraser Valley real estate.
As released by the FVREB this January “in a year when the real estate market was at a standstill for months due to COVID‐19, total annual sales in the Fraser Valley still finished 12.4% above the 10‐year average due to unrelenting, pent‐up consumer demand during the second half of 2020. In December, the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) processed a staggering 2,086 sales, the strongest December on record and 81.2% above normal for the month. New listings in December, were the second-highest on record at 1,502. By month’s end, active inventory finished below typical levels, at 3,949 units.
Fraser Valley Real Estate Board reported the total sales volume for the year in Fraser Valley was 19,926; an increase of 28.7% compared to 2019’s 15,487 sales and placing it fourth-highest for annual sales since 2011.
Chris Shields, President of the Board, observes, “The pandemic upended everything in 2020 and how the real estate market responded to it was nothing short of remarkable. No one could have anticipated a six‐month stretch like we’ve just experienced. Typical seasonal cycles did not apply, how we conduct business had to change to keep the public safe; and most unexpected, has been the unwavering demand for family‐sized homes in our region and so far, there is no sign of it slowing down.”
Find all the infographics related to the May Market Statistics by visiting the Facebook Album.
Abbotsford
Cloverdale
Langley
Mission
North Delta
North Surrey
Surrey Central
White Rock / South Surrey
Looking for more information about the real estate market in specific neighbourhoods in Surrey, Langley and Fraser Valley?
Macdonald Realty has offices in North Delta, White Rock/South Surrey, and Langley. Please email macrealty@macrealty.com or call 1-877-278-3888 to be matched with a REALTOR® working in your area.
MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) Benchmark Price
Average and median home prices are often misinterpreted, are affected by change in the mix of homes sold, and can swing dramatically from month to month (based on the types and prices of properties that sold in a given month). The MLS® HPI overcomes these shortcomings and uses the concept of a benchmark home, a notional home with common attributes of typical homes in a defined area. Visit www.housepriceindex.ca for more information.
This blog post is based on market data provided by the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) www.fvreb.bc.ca
