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Home sales decline below long-term averages in 2019 despite increased demand to end the year
The Metro Vancouver housing market experienced below average sales activity and moderate price declines in 2019.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that sales of detached, attached and apartment homes reached 25,351 in 2019, a three...
Metro Vancouver home sales return to historically typical levels
After a quieter first half of 2019, home buyer activity has returned to more historically typical levels in Metro Vancouver.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 2,498 in November...
Home buyer activity increases in October
The Metro Vancouver housing market is experiencing a fall pickup in home sale activity.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 2,858 in October 2019, a 45.4 per cent increase from the...
Increased demand helps housing market reach balanced territory
Home buyer demand has returned to more historically typical levels in Metro Vancouver* over the last three months.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 2,333 in September 2019, a...
Metro Vancouver housing market sees summer uptick in sales
Home buyer activity increased to more typical levels in Metro Vancouver throughout the summer months.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 2,231 in August 2019, a 15.7 per cent increase...
Housing supply up, home sales and prices down in June
With home buyer demand below long-term historical averages in June, the supply of homes for sale continued to accumulate in Metro Vancouver.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 2,077...
May sees modest increase in home sales while housing supply reaches five-year high
Monthly *Metro Vancouver1 home sales eclipsed 2,000 for the first time this year in May, although home buyer demand remains below historical averages.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region...
May sees modest increase in home sales while housing supply reaches five-year high
Monthly Metro Vancouver home sales eclipsed 2,000 for the first time this year in May, although home buyer demand remains below historical averages.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled...
Reduced demand and increased supply remain the trend across Metro Vancouver’s housing market
Decreased demand continues to allow the supply of homes for sale to accumulate across the Metro Vancouver housing market.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 1,829 in April 2019,...
Prospective home buyers remain on the sidelines in March
Metro Vancouver home sales dipped to the lowest levels seen in March in more than three decades.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 1,727 in March 2019, a 31.4 per cent decrease...
Housing market conditions continue to favour home buyers
The Metro Vancouver housing market saw increased supply from home sellers and below average demand from home buyers in February.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 1,484 in February...
Home listings increase while buyers remain in holding pattern
VANCOUVER, BC – February 4, 2019 – Home listings continue to increase across all housing categories in the Metro Vancouver* housing market while home buyer activity remains below historical averages.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver...
BC Speculation and Vacancy Tax....what you need to know
British Columbians in urban areas will have to apply for an exemption to the province's new Speculation and Vacancy Tax — or else they'll automatically pay by default.
Declaration notices will be sent by mid-February to homeowners...
Metro Vancouver home sales decline below historical averages in 2018
VANCOUVER, BC – January 3, 2019 –Metro Vancouver* home sales in 2018 were the lowest
annual total in the region since 2000.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that sales of detached, attached and apartment properties...
Metro Vancouver homes sales down across all property types
VANCOUVER, BC – December 4, 2018 – Home buyer demand remains below long-term historical averages in the Metro Vancouver* housing market.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales totalled 1,608 in...
Home listings at four-year October high as sales remain below typical levels
VANCOUVER, BC – November 2, 2018 –Home sale activity across Metro Vancouver* remained below long-term historical averages in October.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled...
What’s New in B.C. Property Taxes
Updates to property tax information are posted at the following link. Property taxes includes rural property tax, property transfer tax, home owner grant, property tax deferment, and school tax.
Read the most recent updates and browse past updates by year....
More Supply and Less Demand Seen Across Metro Vancouver Housing Market
The supply of homes for sale continued to increase across the Metro Vancouver* housing market in September while home buyer demand remained below typical levels for this time of year.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential...
Home buyer demand stays below historical averages in August
VANCOUVER, BC – September 5, 2018 – The Metro Vancouver1 housing market continues to experience reduced demand across all housing types.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region...