Highlights of Dexter’s July 2025 report

• Best month for sales in 2025

• Inventory levels tighten in July

• Prices continued to move down

• Bank of Canada may be ready to act

If the first half of the year felt like a hesitant dance between buyers and sellers, July may have been the first sign that someone finally stepped onto the floor with some confidence. With monthly sales steadily increasing since April and a slight tightening in inventory, the Greater Vancouver housing market is giving early indications that it may be turning a corner — albeit slowly, cautiously, and in its own unpredictable way.

While the trade dispute with the United States reached an impasse on July 31st and a non-sensical 35% tariff came into place on August 1st (up from the previously threatened 25%), consumers may begin to tune out the noise. At least with the CUSMA North American Free Trade agreement in place, the actual impact of these tariffs is minimized for most goods. Buyers and sellers can only hold off for so long, and after minimal inflationary effects from tariffs, the same may be said of the Bank of Canada. After holding their rate for a third straight meeting, the next meeting could and should see a reduction in their key rate that controls variable rate mortgages.  

Sales Up, but Still Below Previous Years

Across Greater Vancouver, 2,286 homes were sold in July — a 5% increase from June and the highest level of monthly sales in 2025. While this upward momentum is promising, sales still trail historical norms: down 2% from July 2024 and 7% below July 2023. The takeaway? Activity is improving but still behind historical norms — a sign that buyers remain price-sensitive and selective even as confidence builds.

Greater Vancouver sales in July were 14% below the 10-year average, a drop from June at 26% below the 10-year average and compared to May at 30% below the 10-year average, April at 31% below the 10-year average, March at 35% below the 10-year average, and February at 39% below the 10-year average. A significant improvement, another indication that buyers were far more active in July than we’ve seen. This is even more telling given July is the typical seasonal slowdown in the market due to summer holidays and sunny days – especially this year with fewer than 20mm of rain in Vancouver in July. Perhaps the excuses for not buying real estate are drying up as well. 

Greater Vancouver townhome sales in July were up 5% compared to July last year, while condos sales were down 2% year-over-year after being down 16% year-over-year in June. Detached sales were consistent down 4% from July last year, like June at 5% down. All segments were vastly improved from May which saw sales down over 20% from the previous year.

Vancouver West continues to show caution. Sales dipped 5% month-over-month and are down 10% year-over-year. Inventory is down slightly from June but still sits 8% above July 2024. With 1,026 new listings in July — down 15% from June — there’s less product hitting the market, though that hasn’t translated into stronger sales. The East Side remains one of the more stable Vancouver markets. Sales fell 9% from June but are almost flat compared to spring. Inventory is up 18% year-over-year but fell slightly month-over-month.

North Vancouver has been quietly resilient. July’s 190 sales were only slightly below June, and up 3% year-over-year. Inventory dropped 7% month-over-month, while new listings declined for the third straight month — down 28% from April.

With only 5 months of inventory now (down from 6), North Vancouver edges closer to seller’s market conditions – if in numbers only.

Richmond remains one of the more inventory-heaving submarkets, with a 9-month supply but much like its topography, real estate activity remains flat. Sales were at the same level month-over-month, and year-over-year, new listings were the same year-over-year but down 13% compared to June. 

Suburbs driving the market?

Burnaby East saw sales jump (up 36% from June), but slightly down year-over-year. Burnaby North saw a remarkable 40% increase in sales from June, despite a moderate rise in new listings. Burnaby South is trending stronger, with sales up 29% from June and listings beginning to tighten. 

New Westminster posted one of the biggest sales surges in July, up 39% from June. Active listings are up nearly 50% year-over-year, helping give buyers more options and opportunities. The sales-to-listings ratio jumped to 42%, and months of inventory dropped to 6 - signaling improving balance.

The Tri-Cities are firming up. Coquitlam showed solid sales growth, up 20% from June and up 15% from July last year. Port Moody sales were up 38% in July over June and up 20% from July last year. Port Coquitlam had a standout month: sales jumped 47% from June and 55% from May, as well as being up 29% compared to July last year. Months of supply dropped to just 4 months - the only submarket in seller’s territory. Across the Tri-Cities, buyer interest is picking up, and the region could be among the first to shift out of a buyer’s market if trends hold.

Heading east, the Fraser Valley region sales in July were down 0.4% compared to June – the opposite of Greater Vancouver. Sales were down 3.3% compared to last year, while Greater Vancouver was down 2%. Surrey continues to be one of the more challenging markets in the Fraser Valley, especially detached homes with sales down 16% compared to June.

Inventory Holding Steady, New Listings Slowing

Inventory remains high, though slightly down month-over-month. Active listings dipped 2% from June to 17,168 but remain 20% higher than the same time last year. This was the first time since 2022 that the number of active listings declined from June through July.  Meanwhile, new listings slowed notably, dropping 11% from June and 18% since April — a potential sign of seller fatigue or reluctance to list in the face of softening prices.

This dynamic is nudging the market towards balance. The sales-to-new listings ratio rose to 40% (up from 34% in June), and months of inventory held steady at 8 – just into buyer’s market territory. Despite that, the environment feels less one-sided than earlier this year, especially in submarkets showing rising sales and tighter supply.

The number of new listings in July were 12% above the 10-year average, compared to June at 12%, May at 9% after April was 19% above the 10-year average.

The detached market in Greater Vancouver remained at 10 months supply which is a solid buyer’s market, while townhomes remained at 6 months and condos dropped to 6 months supply from 7. Perhaps a sign of the lower end of the market recovering and buyers feeling more confident with the lower price points. In the Fraser Valley, months of supply remained at 8, with detached increasing to 11 months supply from 10 months, townhomes remaining at 6 months and condos dropping to 7 months supply from 8.

In Greater Vancouver townhome inventory was up 26% year-over year compared to 29% up at the end of June, while condo inventory dropped to 17% above July 2024 after being up 24% in June year-over-year. Detached homes were up 20% year-over-year, compared to being up 25% at the end of June. Over in the Fraser Valley, detached home inventory is up 19% year-over-year compared to 27% at the end of June while townhome inventory is up 31% year-over-year after being up 40% at the end of June. Condo inventory is up 26% year-over-year after being up 39% at the end of June.

Prices Still Soft — But Could Stability Be Near?

In Greater Vancouver Prices, as measured by the MLS® Home Price Index, continued their downward drift, falling 0.7% month-over-month and down 2.7% compared to July 2024. In the Fraser Valley, prices were down 0.7% month-over-month and down 5.4% compared to July 2024. With an elevated inventory of homes available and below average sales levels, some sellers are taking less for their homes. Expect this trend to continue into the fall market. Should sales improve with continued falling inventory levels, that trend of price softening could be curtailed.

The question on everyone’s mind: Are we turning a corner?

It’s too early to declare a new market cycle, but signs of life are evident. Sales are rising steadily across most submarkets. Buyers, once hesitant, are returning with more conviction, particularly when prices have adjusted and inventory is manageable. At the same time, fewer new listings and declining inventory in some areas are subtly shifting the dynamic.

We’re not out of the woods, but we’re seeing trails forming. The shift won’t be sudden or uniform. Some areas, like Port Coquitlam, North Vancouver, and Burnaby South, are already tightening. Others, like West Vancouver and New Westminster, are showing resilience after long slumps. And then there are places like Tsawwassen and Richmond, where oversupply continues to weigh on the market.

Overall, Metro Vancouver remains a buyer’s market — for now. But the steady cadence of sales, the flattening of prices, and the pullback in listings suggest a slow rebalancing may be underway. Watch August closely.

The corner might just be in sight.

Here’s a summary of the numbers:

Greater Vancouver: Total Units Sold in July were 2,286, up from 2,181 (5%) in June, up from 2,228 (3%) in May, up from 2,163 (6%) in April, down from 2,333 (2%) in July 2024, and down from 2,455 (7%) in July 2023; Active Listings were at 17,168 at month end compared to 14,326 at that time last year (up 20%) and 17,561 at the end of June (down 2%); the 5,728 New Listings in July were down 11% compared to June, down 15% compared to May, down 18% compared to April, up 1% compared to July 2024, and up 20% compared to July 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 8 month’s supply (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 40% compared to 34% in June, 41% in July 2024, and 52% in July 2023. 

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.7% and in the last 12 months down 2.7%.

Vancouver Westside: Total Units Sold in July were 396, down from 417 (5%) in June, down from 412 (4%) in May, down from 427 (7%) in April, down from 416 (5%) in July 2024, and down from 438 (10%) in July 2023; Active Listings were at 3,279 at month end compared to 3,040 at that time last year (up 8%) and 3,391 at the end of June (down 3%); the 1,026 New Listings in July were down 15% compared to June, down 19% compared to May, down 22% compared to April, down 10% compared to July 2024, and the same as July 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 8 month’s supply (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 39% compared to 35% in June, 37% in July 2024, and 43% in July 2023. 

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.1% and in the last 12 months down 2.5%. 

Vancouver East Side: Total Units Sold in July were 242, down from 267 (9%) in June, down from 245 (1%) in May, the same as April, down from 263 (8%) in July 2024, and down from 286 (15%) in July 2023; Active Listings were at 1,737 at month end compared to 1,468 at that time last year (up 18%) and 1,777 at the end of June (down 2%); the 605 New Listings in July were down 19% compared to June, down 21% compared to May, down 17% compared to April, up 2% compared to July 2024, and up 20% compared to July 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is the same at 7 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 40% compared to 36% in June, 44% in July 2024, and 57% in July 2023. 

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.2% and in the last 12 months down 1.6%. 

North Vancouver: Total Units Sold in July were 190, down from 200 (5%) in June, down from 203 (6%) in May, down from 204 (7%) in April, down from 201 (5%) in July 2024, and up from 185 (3%) in July 2023; Active Listings were at 1,029 at month end compared to 740 at that time last year (up 39%) and 1,104 at the end of June (down 7%); the 465 New Listings in July were down 13% compared to June, down 18% compared to May, down 26% compared to April, up 9% compared to July 2024, and up 50% compared to July 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 5 month’s supply from 6 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 41% compared to 37% in June, 47% in July 2024, and 59% in July 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.3% and in the last 12 months down 1.0%. 

West Vancouver: Total Units Sold in July were 62, up from 53 (17%) in June, down from 68 (9%) in May, up from 38 (63%) in April, up from 59 (5%) in July 2024, and up from 47 (32%) in July 2023; Active Listings were at 747 at month end compared to 733 at that time last year (up 2%) and 775 at the end of June (down 4%); the 210 New Listings in July were down 7% compared to June, down 8% compared to May, down 25% compared to April, down 2% compared to July 2024, and up 13% compared to July 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 12 month’s supply from 15 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 30% compared to 23% in June, 27% in July 2024, and 25% in July 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.2% but in the last 12 months down 3.8%.

Richmond: Total Units Sold in July were 241, down from 243 (1%) in June, up from 231 (4%) in May, up from 213 (13%) in April, down from 255 (5%) in July 2024, and down from 294 (18%) in July 2023; Active Listings were at 2,143 at month end compared to 1,563 at that time last year (up 37%) and 2,136 at the end of June (up 0.3%); the 638 New Listings in July were down 13% compared to June, down 13% compared to May, down 13% compared to April, up 0.3% compared to July 2024, and up 18% compared to July 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 9 month’s supply (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 38% compared to 33% in June, 40% in July 2024, and 54% in July 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.4% and in the last 12 months down 4.9%. 

Burnaby East: Total Units Sold in July were 30, up from 22 (36%) in June, down from 32 (6%) in May, up from 24 (25%) in April, down from 33 (11%) in July 2024, and up from 25 (20%) in July 2023; Active Listings were at 236 at month end compared to 160 at that time last year (up 48%) and 242 at the end of June (down 2%); the 83 New Listings in July were up 4% compared to June, down 17% compared to May, down 5% compared to April, up 32% compared to July 2024, and up 113% compared to July 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 8 month’s supply from 11 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 36% compared to 28% in June, 52% in July 2024, and 64% in July 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 1.9% and in the last 12 months down 4.5%. 

Burnaby North: Total Units Sold in July were 164, up from 117 (40%) in June, up from 140 (17%) in May, up from 140 (17%) in April, up from 137 (20%) in July 2024, and up from 160 (3%) in July 2023; Active Listings were at 946 at month end compared to 837 at that time last year (up 13%) and 969 at the end of June (down 2%); the 368 New Listings in July were up 3% compared to June, up 2% compared to May, down 9% compared to April, down 7% compared to July 2024, and up 26% compared to July 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 6 month’s supply from 8 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 45% compared to 33% in June, 35% in July 2024, and 55% in July 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.9% and in the last 12 months down 4.5%. 

Burnaby South: Total Units Sold in July were 142, up from 110 (29%) in June, up from 90 (58%) in May, up from 97 (46%) in April, up from 140 (1%) in July 2024, and up from 139 (2%) in July 2023; Active Listings were at 835 at month end compared to 682 at that time last year (up 22%) and 862 at the end of June (down 3%); the 368 New Listings in July were down 5% compared to June, down 7% compared to May, down 9% compared to April, up 6% compared to July 2024, and up 25% compared to July 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 6 month’s supply from 8 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 48% compared to 35% in June, 50% in July 2024, and 59% in July 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.2% and in the last 12 months down 4.2%. 

New Westminster: Total Units Sold in July were 99, up from 71 (39%) in June, up from 92 (9%) in May, up from 87 (14%) in April, up from 98 (1%) in July 2024, and down from 119 (17%) in July 2023; Active Listings were at 633 at month end compared to 428 at that time last year (up 48%) and 644 at the end of June (down 2%); the 235 New Listings in July were down 13% compared to June, down 10% compared to May, down 16% compared to April, up 12% compared to July 2024, and up 27% compared to July 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 6 month’s supply from 9 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 42% compared to 26% in June, 47% in July 2024, and 64% in July 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.8% and in the last 12 months down 2.4%. 

Coquitlam: Total Units Sold in July were 205, up from 171 (20%) in June, up from 189 (8%) in May, up from 189 (8%) in April, up from 178 (15%) in July 2024, and down from 223 (8%) in July 2023; Active Listings were at 1,349 at month end compared to 1,047 at that time last year (up 29%) and 1,372 at the end of June (down 2%); the 368 New Listings in July were down 11% compared to June, down 3% compared to May, down 20% compared to April, up 0.1% compared to July 2024, and up 23% compared to July 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 7 month’s supply from 8 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 41% compared to 30% in June, 35% in July 2024, and 55% in July 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.5% and in the last 12 months down 4.6%. 

Port Moody: Total Units Sold in July were 66, up from 48 (38%) in June, up from 61 (8%) in May, up from 51 (29%) in April, up from 58 (14%) in July 2024, and down from 85 (22%) in July 2023; Active Listings were at 376 at month end compared to 238 at that time last year (up 58%) and 394 at the end of June (down 5%); the 368 New Listings in July were down 1% compared to June, down 16% compared to May, down 13% compared to April, up 43% compared to July 2024, and up 44% compared to July 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 6 month’s supply from 8 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 41% compared to 30% in June, 52% in July 2024, and 77% in July 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.2% and in the last 12 months down 4.5%. 

Port Coquitlam: Total Units Sold in July were 85, up from 58 (47%) in June, up from 55 (55%) in May, up from 70 (21%) in April, up from 66 (29%) in July 2024, and up from 73 (16%) in July 2023; Active Listings were at 357 at month end compared to 331 at that time last year (up 8%) and 391 at the end of June (down 9%); the 148 New Listings in July were down 17% compared to June, down 20% compared to May, down 25% compared to April, down 10% compared to July 2024, and up 21% compared to July 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 4 month’s supply from 7 (seller’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 57% compared to 32% in June, 40% in July 2024, and 60% in July 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.5% and in the last 12 months down 3.0%. 

Pitt Meadows: Total Units Sold in July were 25, down from 26 (4%) in June, up from 18 (39%) in May, down from 27 (7%) in April, down from 27 (7%) in July 2024, and up from 24 (4%) in July 2023; Active Listings were at 139 at month end compared to 108 at that time last year (up 28%) and 142 at the end of June (down 2%); the 62 New Listings in July were up 22% compared to June, down 18% compared to May, the same as April, down 12% compared to July 2024, and up 35% compared to July 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 6 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 40% compared to 50% in June, 38% in July 2024, and 52% in July 2023.       

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.7% and in the last 12 months down 3.3%.

Maple Ridge: Total Units Sold in July were 122, the same as June, down from 134 (9%) in May, down from 127 (4%) in April, down from 166 (27%) in July 2024, and down from 143 (15%) in July 2023; Active Listings were at 1,033 at month end compared to 879 at that time last year (up 17%) and 1,034 at the end of June (down 0.1%); the 353 New Listings in July were down 4% compared to June, down 19% compared to May, down 3% compared to April, up 3% compared to July 2024, and up 24% compared to July 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 8 month’s supply (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 34% compared to 33% in June, 48% in July 2024, and 50% in July 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.2% and in the last 12 months down 3.2%. 

Ladner: Total Units Sold in July were 36, up from 35 (3%) in June, up from 33 (9%) in May, up from 16 (125%) in April, up from 31 (16%) in July 2024, and up from 26 (38%) in July 2023; Active Listings were at 172 at month end compared to 138 at that time last year (up 25%) and 191 at the end of June (down 10%); the 72 New Listings in July were the same as June, down 11% compared to May, down 6% compared to April, up 36% compared to July 2024, and up 24% compared to July 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 5 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 50% compared to 49% in June, 58% in July 2024, and 45% in July 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.5% and in the last 12 months down 0.1%. 

Tsawwassen: Total Units Sold in July were 30, down from 55 (44%) in June, down from 42 (29%) in May, down from 40 (25%) in April, down from 45 (33%) in July 2024, and down from 33 (9%) in July 2023; Active Listings were at 347 at month end compared to 206 at that time last year (up 68%) and 334 at the end of June (up 4%); the 113 New Listings in July were the same as June, down 17% compared to May, down 10% compared to April, up 59% compared to July 2024, and up 77% compared to July 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 12 month’s supply from 6 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 27% compared to 49% in June, 63% in July 2024, and 52% in July 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 2.6% and in the last 12 months down 6.7%. 

Fraser Valley: Sales in July were down 0.4%, compared to June and were down 3.3% from July 2024. New listings were down 4.6% from June and up 1.2% from July 2024.The average price was down 5.0% month-over-month and was down 2.0% year-over-year. Active listings were down 1.8% to 10,650 from 10,842 last month and up 22.0% from July 2024 which was at 8,732. Month’s supply of total residential listings remained at 9 months (buyer’s market conditions).

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.7% and in the last 12 months down 5.4%. 

Highlights of Dexter’s June 2025 report

• Development Relief Could Boost Housing Starts

• Buyer’s Market Remains in Place

• Sales Stabilizing But at Below Average Pace

• Fraser Valley Shows Improvement

Earlier this year, the challenges of developing new homes had a lot to do with fees paid to municipalities before shovels even hit the ground: “It’s not an affordability crisis, it’s a cost-of-delivery crisis” as said by one of Metro Vancouver’s developers.

Developers are struggling to build in this economy and with the state of current government regulations. And there are developers struggling to exist at all. For buyers, the adage “buy land because they aren’t making more of it” – could also be coined “buy condos, because they aren’t making more of them.” At least until it becomes more feasible. 

New housing may have received a lifeline by the provincial government after announcing this week that they are loosening the rules for payment of development fees. The housing minister said that the biggest change will be the ability to pay 25% of development fees at permit approval and 75% at occupancy or within four years (whichever comes first) instead of paying all municipal development charges upfront. 

The Greater Vancouver housing market continued to navigate through a period of elevated inventory and tempered buyer activity in June 2025. While sales held steady month-over-month, underlying trends suggest an increasingly selective buyer pool and a market firmly tilted in favour of buyers across most areas. Broadly speaking, June followed the familiar seasonal path of spring activity cooling into the summer, though the degree of softening and disparity across submarkets continues to reflect the cautious sentiment in the region.

Sales Activity: Flatlined but Stabilizing

In Greater Vancouver, a total of 2,181 residential properties were sold in June 2025. This figure is down 2% from May (2,228) but up 1% from April and up 4% from March. Compared to June 2024, sales are down 10%, and year-over-year, sales have dropped a more notable 27% compared to June 2023, when 2,988 properties were sold.

Total sales for the first 6 months of 2025 came in at 12,042. Not as low as 2019 that saw 10,992 homes sold in Greater Vancouver in the first 6 months of that year, but well below where sales volumes have typically been for the first half of the year. In looking at the last 8 years going back to the start of 2017, total sales in the region were 10% lower than the 8 years before 2017. All while 2021 being a record year for sales volumes. And with housing stock having increased year by year, it shows that fewer homeowners are selling, perhaps indicating a need to incentivize homeowners to sell rather than punishing them selling.

Greater Vancouver sales in June were 26% below the 10-year average compared to May at 30% below the 10-year average, April at 31% below the 10-year average, March at 35% below the 10-year average, and February at 39% below the 10-year average. An indication of an improving market.

New Westminster continues to be among the weaker performers. With 71 sales, down 23% from May and 40% year-over-year, the market now carries 9 months of supply. The sales-to-listings ratio has dropped to just 26%, and prices declined 1.0% in June, now 3.7% lower year-over-year. Tsawwassen on the other side had the strongest June in since 2022 for sales.

The trend in Greater Vancouver illustrates a pattern of short-term resilience but long-term cooling. The month-over-month decline was modest, suggesting that activity has found a near-term floor. However, the steep drop from last year highlights the impact of trade related and economic uncertainty, affordability constraints, and increasing supply on the purchasing behaviour of buyers.

Heading east, the Fraser Valley region saw sales in June up 2.2% compared to May and fared better than its neighbouring region compared to June last year. Sales were down 9.3% compared to last year, while Greater Vancouver was down 10%. New listings saw a larger month-over-month decline as well as year-over-year compared to Greater Vancouver. A welcome sight in the Fraser Valley that was impacted to a greater degree over the last 3 years of higher interest rates. 

On July 30, the Bank of Canada will hold its next interest rate meeting and decide whether to hold or cut. Given inflation pressures due to tariffs, it may not be an easy decision for the Bank of Canada even with the economy and labour market being sub-optimal. There are cases to be made for both arguments to cut their key rate or hold until inflationary pressures ease. With a July 21st deadline by our Prime Minister to settle the trade dispute, it may take until the following meeting in September to convince the Bank of Canada to make another drop in its rate. 

Inventory Build: A Market of Choices

One of the most defining characteristics of today’s market is the abundance of inventory. June closed with 17,561 active listings, up 24% year-over-year and 3% month-over-month. Buyers currently have more properties to choose from than at any point in recent years, a dynamic further reinforced by a not so modest 6,424 new listings in June. While new listings were down month-over-month by 5% and have declined since April, they still exceed 2024 and 2023 levels by 10% and 18% respectively.

This steady influx of listings without a corresponding rise in sales has held the month’s supply of inventory at 8 months, squarely placing the region in buyer’s market territory. The sales-to-new-listings ratio stood at 34%, up slightly from May’s 33%, but well below 42% in June 2024 and 55% in June 2023.

The number of new listings in June were 12% above the 10-year average compared to May at 9% above the 10-year average, and April 19% above the 10-year average. Sellers are still very active!

Not All Homes are the Same

No changes in all markets as the detached market in Greater Vancouver remained at 10 months supply which is a solid buyer’s market, while townhomes remained at 6 months and condos stayed at 7 months supply: a balanced market for both. In the Fraser Valley, months of supply stayed at 9, with detached continuing to linger at 10 months supply, townhomes remaining at 6 months and condos stuck at 8 months.

A Market of Patience and Positioning

As we close out the first half of 2025, the Metro Vancouver real estate market is in a state of cautious equilibrium. Inventory continues to climb, sales levels are consistent, and pricing is under persistent downward pressure. Although some sellers have shown to be more ambitious in meeting buyer demands. Buyer conditions prevail in most communities, and sellers are increasingly being challenged to price realistically or risk prolonged time on market.For buyers, this is a window of opportunity. Choice abounds, competition is limited, and price trends are more negotiable than they’ve been in years. For sellers, preparation and pricing strategy are everything in this new environment. As we move into the second half of the year it remains to be seen whether interest rate cuts or macroeconomic shifts can turn the tide.

Here’s a summary of the numbers:

Greater Vancouver: Total Units Sold in June were 2,181, down from 2,228 (2%) in May, up from 2,163 (1%) in April, up from 2,091 (4%) in March, down from 2,418 (10%) in June 2024, and down from 2,988 (27%) in June 2023; Active Listings were at 17,561 at month end compared to 14,180 at that time last year (up 24%) and 17,094 at the end of May (up 3%); the 6,424 New Listings in June were down 5% compared to May, down 8% compared to April, down 2% compared to March, up 10% compared to June 2024, and up 18% compared to June 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 8 month’s supply (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 34% compared to 33% in May, 42% in June 2024, and 55% in June 2023. 

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.4% and in the last 12 months down 2.8%.

Vancouver Westside: Total Units Sold in June were 417, up from 412 (1%) in May, down from 427 (2%) in April, up from 394 (6%) in March, down from 470 (11%) in June 2024, and down from 527 (21%) in June 2023; Active Listings were at 3,391 at month end compared to 3,069 at that time last year (up 10%) and 3,393 at the end of May (down .1%); the 1,204 New Listings in June were down 5% compared to May, down 8% compared to April, down 8% compared to March, up 2% compared to June 2024, and up 10% compared to June 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 8 month’s supply (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 35% compared to 32% in May, 40% in June 2024, and 48% in June 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.1% and in the last 12 months down 2.3%. 

Vancouver East Side: Total Units Sold in June were 267, up from 245 (9%) in May, up from 242 (10%) in April, up from 247 (8%) in March, down from 270 (1%) in June 2024, and down from 325 (18%) in June 2023; Active Listings were at 1,777 at month end compared to 1,491 at that time last year (up 19%) and 1,729 at the end of May (up 3%); the 749 New Listings in June were down 2% compared to May, up 2% compared to April, up 2% compared to March, up 16% compared to June 2024, and up 21% compared to June 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 7 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 36% compared to 32% in May, 42% in June 2024, and 52% in June 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.3% and in the last 12 months down 1.6%. 

North Vancouver: Total Units Sold in June were 200, down from 203 (1%) in May, down from 204 (2%) in April, up from 171 (17%) in March, down from 221 (10%) in June 2024, and down from 247 (19%) in June 2023; Active Listings were at 1,104 at month end compared to 793 at that time last year (up 39%) and 1,071 at the end of May (up 3%); the 535 New Listings in June were down 5% compared to May, down 15% compared to April, up 4% compared to March, up 17% compared to June 2024, and up 35% compared to June 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 6 month’s supply from 5 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 37% compared to 36% in May, 48% in June 2024, and 62% in June 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.3% and in the last 12 months down 1.6%. 

West Vancouver: Total Units Sold in June were 53, down from 68 (22%) in May, up from 38 (39%) in April, up from 40 (33%) in March, down from 75 (29%) in June 2024, and down from 56 (5%) in June 2023; Active Listings were at 775 at month end compared to 716 at that time last year (up 8%) and 743 at the end of May (up 4%); the 227 New Listings in June were down 1% compared to May, down 19% compared to April, up 10% compared to March, up 6% compared to June 2024, and up 5% compared to June 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 15 month’s supply from 11 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 23% compared to 30% in May, 35% in June 2024, and 26% in June 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.6% but in the last 12 months down 5.1%.

Richmond: Total Units Sold in June were 243, up from 231 (5%) in May, up from 213 (14%) in April, up from 220 (10%) in March, down from 263 (8%) in June 2024, and down from 362 (33%) in June 2023; Active Listings were at 2,136 at month end compared to 1,482at that time last year (up 44%) and 2,047 at the end of May (up 4%); the 730 New Listings in June were down 1% compared to May, down 1% compared to April, down 0.5% compared to March, up 29% compared to June 2024, and up 15% compared to June 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 9 month’s supply (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 33% compared to 31% in May, 46% in June 2024, and 57% in June 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.7% and in the last 12 months down 4.4%. 

Burnaby East: Total Units Sold in June were 22, down from 32 (31%) in May, down from 24 (8%) in April, down from 27 (19%) in March, up from 17 (29%) in June 2024, and down from 47 (53%) in June 2023; Active Listings were at 242 at month end compared to 163 at that time last year (up 48%) and 227 at the end of May (up 7%); the 80 New Listings in June were down 20% compared to May, down 8% compared to April, down 6% compared to March, up 21% compared to June 2024, and up 25% compared to June 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 11 month’s supply from 7 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 28% compared to 32% in May, 21% in June 2024, and 73% in June 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.1% and in the last 12 months down 7.2%. 

Burnaby North: Total Units Sold in June were 117, down from 140 (16%) in May, down from 140 (16%) in April, up from 107 (9%) in March, down from 172 (32%) in June 2024, and down from 170 (31%) in June 2023; Active Listings were at 969 at month end compared to 761 at that time last year (up 27%) and 954 at the end of May (up 2%); the 357 New Listings in June were down 1% compared to May, down 5% compared to April, down 16% compared to March, down 5% compared to June 2024, and up 33% compared to June 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 8 month’s supply from 7 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 33% compared to 39% in May, 46% in June 2024, and 63% in June 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.1% and in the last 12 months down 4.0%. 

Burnaby South: Total Units Sold in June were 110, up from 90 (11%) in May, up from 97 (13%) in April, up from 94 (17%) in March, down from 135 (19%) in June 2024, and down from 174 (37%) in June 2023; Active Listings were at 862 at month end compared to 699 at that time last year (up 23%) and 831 at the end of May (up 5%); the 310 New Listings in June were down 2% compared to May, down 4% compared to April, up 9% compared to March, down 5% compared to June 2024, and up 8% compared to June 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 8 month’s supply from 9 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 35% compared to 28% in May, 42% in June 2024, and 61% in June 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.0% and in the last 12 months down 4.5%. 

New Westminster: Total Units Sold in June were 71, down from 92 (23%) in May, down from 87 (18%) in April, down from 104 (32%) in March, down from 108 (34%) in June 2024, and down from 119 (40%) in June 2023; Active Listings were at 644 at month end compared to 433 at that time last year (up 49%) and 599 at the end of May (up 8%); the 271 New Listings in June were up 4% compared to May, down 3% compared to April, up 1% compared to March, up 26% compared to June 2024, and up 46% compared to June 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 9 month’s supply from 7 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 26% compared to 35% in May, 50% in June 2024, and 64% in June 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.0% and in the last 12 months down 3.7%. 

Coquitlam: Total Units Sold in June were 171, down from 189 (10%) in May, down from 189 (10%) in April, down from 233 (27%) in March, down from 189 (10%) in June 2024, and down from 267 (36%) in June 2023; Active Listings were at 1,372 at month end compared to 961 at that time last year (up 43%) and 1,344 at the end of May (up 2%); the 568 New Listings in June were up 9% compared to May, down 10% compared to April, down 4% compared to March, up 25% compared to June 2024, and up 31% compared to June 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 8 month’s supply from 7 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 30% compared to 36% in May, 42% in June 2024, and 61% in June 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.8% and in the last 12 months down 4.4%. 

Port Moody: Total Units Sold in June were 48, down from 61 (21%) in May, down from 51 (6%) in April, down from 51 (6%) in March, down from 56 (14%) in June 2024, and down from 97 (51%) in June 2023; Active Listings were at 394 at month end compared to 241 at that time last year (up 63%) and 372 at the end of May (up 6%); the 162 New Listings in June were down 15% compared to May, down 12% compared to April, up 7% compared to March, up 21% compared to June 2024, and up 7% compared to June 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 8 month’s supply from 6 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 30% compared to 32% in May, 42% in June 2024, and 64% in June 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.5% and in the last 12 months down 3.6%. 

Port Coquitlam: Total Units Sold in June were 58, up from 55 (5%) in May, down from 70 (17%) in April, down from 62 (6%) in March, down from 62 (6%) in June 2024, and down from 91 (36%) in June 2023; Active Listings were at 391 at month end compared to 313 at that time last year (up 25%) and 384 at the end of May (up 2%); the 179 New Listings in June were down 4% compared to May, down 9% compared to April, up 2% compared to March, up 4% compared to June 2024, and up 27% compared to June 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 7 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 32% compared to 30% in May, 36% in June 2024, and 65% in June 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.0% and in the last 12 months down 1.6%. 

Pitt Meadows: Total Units Sold in June were 26, up from 18 (44%) in May, down from 27 (4%) in April, down from 27 (4%) in March, down from 28 (7%) in June 2024, and down from 36 (28%) in June 2023; Active Listings were at 142 at month end compared to 97 at that time last year (up 46%) and 147 at the end of May (down 3%); the 51 New Listings in June were down 33% compared to May, down 18% compared to April, down 18% compared to March, down 5% compared to June 2024, and up 13% compared to June 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 5 month’s supply from 8 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 50% compared to 23% in May, 51% in June 2024, and 80% in June 2023.       

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.1% and in the last 12 months down 1.6%.

Maple Ridge: Total Units Sold in June were 122, down from 134 (9%) in May, down from 127 (4%) in April, up from 108 (13%) in March, down from 130 (6%) in June 2024, and down from 199 (49%) in June 2023; Active Listings were at 1,034 at month end compared to 889 at that time last year (up 16%) and 1,009 at the end of May (up 2%); the 369 New Listings in June were down 15% compared to May, down 4% compared to April, up 4% compared to March, up 4% compared to June 2024, and up 4% compared to June 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 8 month’s supply (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 33% compared to 30% in May, 36% in June 2024, and 56% in June 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.8% and in the last 12 months down 2.3%. 

Ladner: Total Units Sold in June were 35, up from 33 (6%) in May, up from 16 (119%) in April, up from 31 (13%) in March, up from 27 (30%) in June 2024, and up from 34 (3%) in June 2023; Active Listings were at 191 at month end compared to 140 at that time last year (up 36%) and 192 at the end of May (up 1%); the 72 New Listings in June were down 11% compared to May, down 6% compared to April, up 6% compared to March, up 20% compared to June 2024, and up 31% compared to June 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 5 month’s supply from 6 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 49% compared to 41% in May, 45% in June 2024, and 62% in June 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.4% and in the last 12 months down 1.1%. 

Tsawwassen: Total Units Sold in June were 55, up from 42 (31%) in May, up from 40 (38%) in April, up from 36 (53%) in March, up from 44 (25%) in June 2024, and up from 41 (34%) in June 2023; Active Listings were at 334 at month end compared to 224 at that time last year (up 49%) and 331 at the end of May (up 1%); the 113 New Listings in June were down 17% compared to May, down 10% compared to April, down 14% compared to March, up 35% compared to June 2024, and up 61% compared to June 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 6 month’s supply from 8 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 49% compared to 31% in May, 52% in June 2024, and 59% in June 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.0% and in the last 12 months down 3.1%. 

Fraser Valley: Sales in June were up 1.0%, compared to May and were down 9.3% from June 2024. New listings were down 9.7% from May and up 5.9% from June 2024.The average price was up 7.1% month-over-month and is up 3.6% year-over-year. Active listings were up 2.0% to 10,842 from 10,626 last month and up 29.8% from June 2024 which was at 8,350. Month’s supply of total residential listings remained at 9 months (buyer’s market conditions).

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.2% and in the last 12 months down 5.0%. 

Highlights of Dexter’s May 2025 report

• Buyers are throwing more offers against listings

• Active listing count continues to rise, but at a slower pace

• Sales continue to increase month over month

• Bank of Canada stays the course for now

Month by month, sales have increased in 2025, although not at the pace familiar to the Metro Vancouver housing market. Even with this slower pace, there appears to be signs of increased buyer activity. And it might just be that buyers are throwing spaghetti against the wall. Offers sent out to see if they will stick. Buyers know they have choice and are exercising it liberally. Some sellers are coming down to meet buyers and the spaghetti is sticking, where others aren’t and it’s falling away. Expect the trend of more offers sticking to continue through the next few months.

May was for the most part a month of reprieve from elections, Bank of Canada decisions and tariff talks – until the very end of the month. In comes June, with the Bank of Canada meeting on June 4th and potential fallout from an increase in tariffs for steel and aluminum. Of course, tariff threats can change direction quicker than emails can be opened. The Canadian government has its work cut out for it, but they talk a good game promising better housing affordability through record supply and tax cuts while transforming the Canadian economy, all told when their throne speech was read out by King Charles. If they can bring some stability to the rhetoric from down south, it may help to get buyers more excited about real estate. While the Bank of Canada paused rate cuts again this month due to sticky inflation and GDP numbers showing some life in the economy – albeit front loaded from early purchases at the start of 2025 to avoid said tariffs, these pauses can’t last forever. But let’s not focus on interest rates, they are at levels matching the 10-year average. Confidence is what needs to be driving the real estate market, and the lack there of it, is keeping sales down.

There were 2,228 properties sold in Greater Vancouver in May, after 2,163 properties sold in April, 2,091 properties sold in March, and 1,827 properties sold in February. Uncertainty continued to keep buyers on the sidelines through May, much like the previous months this year. Imagine how many people are in the wrong homes and wishing they weren’t.  Much like a box of chocolates though, you don’t know what each neighbourhood is doing until you dig into them. Some slowed in May while others pushed ahead. Take West Vancouver which saw sales double in May from April and achieve the highest monthly sales since June of last year. While areas like Vancouver West, Port Coquitlam and Pitt Meadows saw less sales in May compared to April. In a market where price sensitivity is one of the most important, condo sales slowed in May compared to April, down 4%. It took a 25% off sale in Surrey to get buyers back to the table at that project.

Even though Greater Vancouver home sales in May have outpaced the previous months in 2025 so far, sales levels are still well below last year. Sales in May were down 18% compared to May last year after sales in April were down 24% compared to April last year. West Vancouver, Burnaby East, Port Moody, Tsawwassen Squamish showed sales increases over May of last year. Perhaps the bright side of where sales in May tallied is that the month of May typically lags April. While only a slight gain over April, an improvement it was.

Heading east, the Fraser Valley region saw sales in May down 22% compared to May last year after being down 29% in April this year compared to April 2024. Although, compared to Greater Vancouver, sales were up much more month-over-month in May, showing 15% growth compared to April. Much better than the 3% month-over-month gain in Greater Vancouver. The Fraser Valley is showing signs of buyer engagement.

Greater Vancouver sales in May were 30% below the 10-year average, compared to April at 31% below the 10-year average, March at 35% below the 10-year average, and February at 39% below the 10-year average. Outside of 2020, total home sales in May were the lowest going back to the last two years of the 1900’s. It’s hard to believe that May 1991 saw 3800 sales with much less people and far fewer homes available in Greater Vancouver. Pent up demand is a thing and it’s growing by the day. 

Sellers slowed down slightly in May with 6,728 new listings hitting the MLS® last month. This compared with April where 6,952 new listings came on, March with 6,565 new listings and 5,163 new listings in February. And while the absorption rate rose to 33% in May, it was only just above April at 31%, and March at 32%. Only a third of new listings are selling in 2025, which has caused the number of for sale signs in Metro Vancouver to swell with many staying up longer without “sold” on them. It’s at the point where availability of for sale signs has become a challenge in some areas. Sellers aren’t slowing enough though, so we’re going to need more signs.  

The number of new listings in May were 9% above the 10-year average after April was 19% above the 10-year average and compared with March at 15% above the 10-year average.  

There were 17,094 active listings in Greater Vancouver at month end compared to 16,207 active listings at the end of April, and 14,546 at the end of March. Total active listings are up from 13,600 at the end of May last year, a 26% year-over-year increase. This number has been steadily falling though, with April at a 30% increase year-over-year, and March at 38% year-over-year. There are several listings that get recycled after being cancelled and then brought back on the market at a lower price as well. And as we get closer to the summer months, expect to see some sellers come off the market either for the summer or until the market is more in favour of sellers. 

Months of supply increased to 8 in May from 7 months in April pushing the region into more of a buyer’s market. With active listings climbing and sales growth slow, it’s not surprising to see Greater Vancouver move into this buyer’s market. But what an opportunity for buyers. Expect to see more spaghetti thrown against the walls over the next few months as buyers take advantage of the greatest buying opportunity we’ve seen in many years.

The detached market in Greater Vancouver remained at 10 months supply which is a solid buyer’s market, while townhomes remained at 6 months and condos increased to 7 months supply on the heels of a slower month – keeping those in a balanced market. In the Fraser Valley, months of supply dropped down to 8 months from 10 months, with detached dropping to 10 months supply from 11 months, townhomes remaining at 6 months and condos climbing to 8 months supply from 7.

Greater Vancouver townhome sales in May were down 10% compared to May last year, while condos sales were down 18% year-over-year. Detached sales struggled again compared to last year, down 22% from May last year. Townhome inventory was up 29% year-over year compared to 32% up at the end of April, while condo inventory dropped to 24% above May 2024 after being up 32% in April year-over-year. Detached homes were up 27% year-over-year, compared to being up 26% at the end of April. Over in the Fraser Valley, detached home inventory is up 24% year-over-year compared to 36% at the end of April while townhome inventory is up 40% year-over-year after being up 57% at the end of April and up 72% year-over-year at the end of March. Condo inventory is up 31% year-over-year after being up 45% at the end of April and 67% year-over-year at the end of March. Surrey and Delta continue to struggle with inflated inventory and slower sales, while areas east like Abbotsford and Aldergrove performed better year-over-year in May. 

Despite ongoing economic uncertainties and a slower-than-usual pace for Metro Vancouver's housing market, 2025 has seen steady month-over-month sales growth, with May continuing that trend. Increased buyer activity, encouraged by greater choice and moderating prices, signals growing confidence. While total sales remain below historical and year-over-year averages, regions like West Vancouver and parts of the Fraser Valley posted strong gains, highlighting a patchwork of momentum across neighborhoods. Inventory levels are up, creating a clear buyer’s market, and with interest rates stabilizing and pent-up demand growing, many see this as one of the best buying opportunities in recent years. 

Here’s a summary of the numbers:

Greater Vancouver: Total Units Sold in May were 2,228 – up from 2,163 (3%) in April, up from 2,091 (7%) in March, up from 1,827 (22%) in February, down from 2,733 (18%) in May 2024, and down from 3,411 (35%) in May 2023; Active Listings were at 17,094 at month end compared to 13,600 at that time last year (up 26%) and 16,207 at the end of April (up 5%); the 6,728 New Listings in May were down 3% compared to April, up 2% compared to March, up 30% compared to February, up 4% compared to May 2024, and up 16% compared to May 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 8 month’s supply from 7 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 33% compared to 31% in April, 42% in May 2024, and 59% in May 2023. 

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.6% and in the last 12 months down 2.9%.

Vancouver Westside: Total Units Sold in May were 412 – down from 427 (4%) in April, up from 394 (5%) in March, up from 307 (34%) in February, down from 501 (18%) in May 2024, and down from 624 (34%) in May 2023; Active Listings were at 3,393 at month end compared to 2,962 at that time last year (up 15%) and 3,306 at the end of April (up 3%); the 1,270 New Listings in May were down 3% compared to April, down 3% compared to March, up 19% compared to February, down 4% compared to May 2024, and up 8% compared to May 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 8 month’s supply (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 32% compared to 33% in April, 38% in May 2024, and 53% in May 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.0% and in the last 12 months down 1.7%. 

Vancouver East Side: Total Units Sold in May were 245 – up from 242 (1%) in April, down from 247 (1%) in March, up from 204 (20%) in February, down from 329 (26%) in May 2024, and down from 360 (32%) in May 2023; Active Listings were at 1,729 at month end compared to 1,459 at that time last year (up 19%) and 1,658 at the end of April (up 4%); the 766 New Listings in May were up 5% compared to April, up 5% compared to March, up 35% compared to February, up 6% compared to May 2024, and up 18% compared to May 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 7 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 32% compared to 33% in April, 45% in May 2024, and 56% in May 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.5% and in the last 12 months down 0.9%. 

North Vancouver: Total Units Sold in May were 203 – down from 204 (0.5%) in April, up from 171 (19%) in March, up from 153 (33%) in February, down from 245 (17%) in May 2024, and down from 288 (30%) in May 2023; Active Listings were at 1,071 at month end compared to 796 at that time last year (up 35%) and 1,016 at the end of April (up 5%); the 565 New Listings in May were down 11% compared to April, up 10% compared to March, up 61% compared to February, up 6% compared to May 2024, and up 29% compared to May 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 5 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 36% compared to 32% in April, 46% in May 2024, and 66% in May 2023. 

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 1.6% and in the last 12 months down 1.9%. 

West Vancouver: Total Units Sold in May were 68 – up from 38 (79%) in April, up from 40 (70%) in March, up from 39 (74%) in February, down from 67 (1%) in May 2024, and down from 80 (15%) in May 2023; Active Listings were at 743 at month end compared to 696 at that time last year (up 7%) and 718 at the end of April (up 3%); the 229 New Listings in May were down 18% compared to April, up 11% compared to March, up 29% compared to February, down 12% compared to May 2024, and down 1% compared to May 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 11 month’s supply from 19 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 30% compared to 14% in April, 26% in May 2024, and 35% in May 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 2.6% but in the last 12 months down 6.0%.

Richmond: Total Units Sold in May were 231 – up from 213 (8%) in April, up from 220 (5%) in March, up from 179 (29%) in February, down from 299 (23%) in May 2024, and down from 396 (42%) in May 2023; Active Listings were at 2,047 at month end compared to 1,440 at that time last year (up 42%) and 1,908 at the end of April (up 7%); the 737 New Listings in May were the same as April, up 1% compared to March, up 23% compared to February, up 14% compared to May 2024, and up 14% compared to May 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 9 month’s supply (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 31% compared to 29% in April, 46% in May 2024, and 61% in May 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.2% and in the last 12 months down 5.2%. 

Burnaby East: Total Units Sold in May were 32 – up from 24 (33%) in April, up from 27 (19%) in March, up from 21 (52%) in February, down from 31 (3%) in May 2024, and down from 39 (18%) in May 2023; Active Listings were at 227 at month end compared to 117 at that time last year (up 94%) and 201 at the end of April (up 13%); the 100 New Listings in May were up 15% compared to April, up 18% compared to March, up 54% compared to February, up 64% compared to May 2024, and up 47% compared to May 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 7 month’s supply from 8 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 32% compared to 28% in April, 51% in May 2024, and 57% in May 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 3.1% and in the last 12 months down 7.0%. 

Burnaby North: Total Units Sold in May were 140 – the same as April, up from 107 (31%) in March, up from 129 (9%) in February, down from 166 (16%) in May 2024, and down from 195 (28%) in May 2023; Active Listings were at 954 at month end compared to 749 at that time last year (up 27%) and 940 at the end of April (up 1%); the 360 New Listings in May were down 11% compared to April, down 16% compared to March, up 12% compared to February, down 8% compared to May 2024, and up 17% compared to May 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 7 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 39% compared to 35% in April, 42% in May 2024, and 63% in May 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.8% and in the last 12 months down 3.8%. 

Burnaby South: Total Units Sold in May were 90 – down from 97 (7%) in April, down from 94 (4%) in March, up from 75 (20%) in February, down from 127 (29%) in May 2024, and down from 233 (61%) in May 2023; Active Listings were at 821 at month end compared to 645 at that time last year (up 27%) and 754 at the end of April (up 9%); the 317 New Listings in May were down 2% compared to April, up 11% compared to March, up 28% compared to February, down 8% compared to May 2024, and down 1% compared to May 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 9 month’s supply from 8 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 28% compared to 30% in April, 37% in May 2024, and 73% in May 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.5% and in the last 12 months down 4.4%. 

New Westminster: Total Units Sold in May were 92 – up from 87 (6%) in April, down from 104 (12%) in March, up from 88 (5%) in February, down from 115 (20%) in May 2024, and down from 142 (35%) in May 2023; Active Listings were at 599 at month end compared to 428 at that time last year (up 40%) and 582 at the end of April (up 3%); the 261 New Listings in May were down 6% compared to April, down 3% compared to March, up 26% compared to February, up 21% compared to May 2024, and up 27% compared to May 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 7 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 35% compared to 31% in April, 53% in May 2024, and 69% in May 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.6% and in the last 12 months down 4.5%. 

Coquitlam: Total Units Sold in May were 189 – the same as April, down from 233 (19%) in March, up from 165 (15%) in February, down from 228 (17%) in May 2024, and down from 284 (33%) in May 2023; Active Listings were at 1,344 at month end compared to 914 at that time last year (up 1%) and 1,325 at the end of April (up 5%); the 520 New Listings in May were down 17% compared to April, down 12% compared to March, up 10 % compared to February, up 1% compared to May 2024, and up 12% compared to May 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 7 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 36% compared to 30% in April, 44% in May 2024, and 61% in May 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.6% and in the last 12 months down 4.6%. 

Port Moody: Total Units Sold in May were 61 – up from 51 (20%) in April, up from 51 (20%) in March, up from 40 (53%) in February, up from 58 (5%) in May 2024, and down from 87 (30%) in May 2023; Active Listings were at 372 at month end compared to 219 at that time last year (up 70%) and 343 at the end of April (up %8); the 190 New Listings in May were up 3% compared to April, up 25% compared to March, up 57% compared to February, up 56% compared to May 2024, and up 42% compared to May 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 6 month’s supply from 7 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 32% compared to 28% in April, 48% in May 2024, and 65% in May 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.6% and in the last 12 months down 4.4%. 

Port Coquitlam: Total Units Sold in May were 55 – down from 70 (21%) in April, down from 62 (11%) in March, up from 58 (5%) in February, down from 95 (42%) in May 2024, and down from 91 (40%) in May 2023; Active Listings were at 384 at month end compared to 278 at that time last year (up 38%) and 353 at the end of April (up 9%); the 186 New Listings in May were down 6% compared to April, up 6% compared to March, up 44% compared to February, up 7% compared to May 2024, and up 27% compared to May 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 7 month’s supply from 5 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 30% compared to 36% in April, 55% in May 2024, and 62% in May 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.1% and in the last 12 months down 1.4%. 

Pitt Meadows: Total Units Sold in May were 18 – down from 27 (33%) in April, down from 27 (33%) in March, down from 21 (14%) in February, down from 30 (40%) in May 2024, and down from 39 (54%) in May 2023; Active Listings were at 147 at month end compared to 94 at that time last year (up 56%) and 122 at the end of April (up 20%); the 76 New Listings in May were up 23% compared to April, up 15% compared to March, up 73% compared to February, up 5% compared to May 2024, and up 69% compared to May 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 8 month’s supply from 5 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 23% compared to 43% in April, 41% in May 2024, and 86% in May 2023.      

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.6% and in the last 12 months down 2.1%.

Maple Ridge: Total Units Sold in May were 134 – up from 127 (6%) in April, up from 108 (24%) in March, up from 129 (4%) in February, down from 172 (22%) in May 2024, and down from 218 (39%) in May 2023; Active Listings were at 1,009 at month end compared to 850 at that time last year (up 18%) and 920 at the end of April (up 10%); the 435 New Listings in May were up 14% compared to April, up 23% compared to March, up 39% compared to February, up 8% compared to May 2024, and up 26% compared to May 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 8 month’s supply from 7 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 30% compared to 33% in April, 42% in May 2024, and 63% in May 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.5% and in the last 12 months down 1.9%. 

Ladner: Total Units Sold in May were 33 – up from 16 (106%) in April, up from 31 (6%) in March, up from 29 (14%) in February, the same as May 2024, and down from 54 (39%) in May 2023; Active Listings were at 192 at month end compared to 139 at that time last year (up 8%) and 178 at the end of April (up 5%); the 81 New Listings in May were up 5% compared to April, up 19% compared to March, up 23% compared to February, up 7% compared to May 2024, and up 62% compared to May 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 6 month’s supply from 11 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 41% compared to 21% in April, 43% in May 2024, and 108% in May 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.3% and in the last 12 months down 2.2%. 

Tsawwassen: Total Units Sold in May were 42 – up from 40 (5%) in April, up from 36 (17%) in March, up from 28 (50%) in February, up from 40 (5%) in May 2024, and down from 62 (32%) in May 2023; Active Listings were at 331 at month end compared to 218 at that time last year (up 52%) and 306 at the end of April (up 8%); the 136 New Listings in May were up 9% compared to April, up 37% compared to March, up 39% compared to February, up 37% compared to May 2024, and up 49% compared to May 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 8 month’s supply (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 31% compared to 32% in April, 40% in May 2024, and 68% in May 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.8% and in the last 12 months down 4.9%. 

Fraser Valley: Sales in May were up 13.4%, compared to April and were down 22.0% from May 2024. New listings were up 6.5% from April and up 6.6% from May 2024.The average price was down 0.5% month-over-month and is down 8.3% year-over-year. Active listings were up 5.8% to 10,626 from 10,046 last month and up 34.4% from May 2024 which was at 7,904. Month’s supply of total residential listings decreased from 10 to 9 months (buyer’s market conditions).

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.0% and in the last 12 months down 4.3%. 

Highlights of Dexter’s April 2025 report

• Active listing count at the highest since 2014

• Sales down 24% in April year-over-year

• Sellers continue to be very active in the market

• Buyer’s advantage continue 

It’s 2022, 2021, 2016, 2015—or any time buyers were looking for a home—and whether they found the perfect home to purchase for the first time, to move up to, to downsize to, or to invest in, there were other buyers who felt the same way, and the multiple-offer dance began. What if you had choice? What if all buyers had choices so they didn’t have to compete? Welcome to 2025—buyers now have a much greater selection of homes to choose from. Sellers have that, too, when they want to buy after selling. Metro Vancouver’s real estate market currently has the most selection of homes available since 2014. Active listing counts are at their highest since then. But in 2015, buyers again started to ask, “What if I had more to choose from? Take advantage of this opportunity—it may change before we know it.

Elections and taxes, two things we can’t avoid. And two things that take up our attention and did so in April. Will the newly elected prime minister improve upon the record of the previous elected prime minister? With a minority government, he will be held more accountable without the NDP’s support to prop up his government. Promises to elimnate the GST on new construction for first time buyers will provide stimulus in some markets but may also encourage the construction of smaller units in larger markets. This doesn’t help the missing middle. More needs to be done on this. New homes don’t materialize from promises alone. And our prime minister will meet with the U.S. President on May 6th, in hopes of reaching tariff agreements. All the while many buyers have held off on moves they desperately want to make, and with more selection we could start to see those moves unfold.

There were 2,163 properties sold in Greater Vancouver in April after 2,091 properties sold in March, 1,827 properties sold in February, and 1,552 properties sold in January. This is not your traditional spring market. The news cycle took buyers’ focus more than the MLS® last month as distractions like the federal election and ongoing economic and political uncertainty kept buyers on the sidelines. But it’s not all bad. Properties that are well priced and attractive to buyers are selling, even the odd multiple offers sale spilled into the market in April. The backlog of buyers continues to grow, and at some point, they will jump into the market in greater numbers to take advantage of the much healthier stock of homes available. Even with the Bank of Canada holding its overnight rate at their meeting in April, interest rates are lower than historical norms. 

Greater Vancouver home sales in April have outpaced the previous month in 2025 so far, but those monthly sales are still tracking below last year. Sales in April were down 24% compared to April last year after sales in March were down 13% compared to March 2024. Squamish was the lone bright spot with sales up 33% above last year in April, and up in all product segments. And while sales continue to lag behind an already underwhelming 2024, May could lead to a jump in sales with some positive news. It wouldn’t be the first time when May significantly outperformed April in volume of sales. In 2019, April sales in Greater Vancouver were 1,850 and jumped up to 2,669 in May that year. And with the increase in listing inventory this year, there will be plenty for buyers to choose from.

Heading east, the Fraser Valley region saw sales in April down 29% compared to April 2024 after being down 26% year-over-year in March and down 27% year-over-year in February. Like Greater Vancouver though, sales were up slightly in April from March, increasing almost 1% month-over-month.

Greater Vancouver sales in April were 31% below the 10-year average compared to March at 35% below the 10-year average, February at 39% below the 10-year average and January where sales were 29% below the 10-year average. This was the second lowest total sales for the month of April going back to 2000, with April 2019 being the lowest at 1,850 sales that year. 

The theme of active sellers continued in April with 6,952 new listings coming on the MLS®. This compares to 6,565 new listings in March and 5,163 new listings in February. Although the absorption rate fell to 31% in April, down from 32% in March and 35% in February, this trend isn’t unusual as April tends to see more listings come out which will bring down the absorption rate. Coincidentally in April 2019, the absorption rate was the same at 31% after being 35% the month prior. May 2019 saw a jump to 45% so we could see more listings bought up by buyers this May compared to April. The number of listings that came on was on the higher side for April but was less than the 7,229 new listings that came out in April 2024. The higher number this year could also be due to properties that are taken off the market and put back on at a lower price as sellers adjusted to buyer hesitation.  

The number of new listings in April were 19% above the 10-year average compared with March at 15% above the 10-year average, February which were 12% above the 10-year average, and January which saw the number of new listings 30% above the 10-year average.  

There were 16,207 active listings in Greater Vancouver at month end, compared to 14,546 at the end of March. Total active listings are up from 12,491 at the end of April last year, a 30% increase year-over-year. After the year-over-year spread at the end of March being at 38%, that spread has diminished pointing again to some new listings being recycled. But the current active listing count is the highest it has been since July 2014 when there were 16,838 active listings on the market. 

Months of supply remained at 7 months in Greater Vancouver despite the increase in new listings in April. Again, part of that could be due to the number of properties that may have been taken off the market and relisted at a lower price. There are likely some sellers coming off the market completely due to an inability to get a sale price they are comfortable with. Benchmark prices have come down 6% in the last 3 years so comparisons to sales prices prior to the interest rate increases have kept some sellers from pricing in today’s market. 

The detached market in Greater Vancouver remained at 10 months supply which is a solid buyer’s market, while townhomes climbed to 6 months and condos stayed at 6 months supply – putting both those in a balanced market. In the Fraser Valley, months of supply crept up to 10 months from 9, with detached climbing to 11 months supply, townhomes up to 6 months and condos still at 7 months supply.

Greater Vancouver townhome sales in April were down 23% compared to April last year, while condo sales were down 20% year-over-year. Detached sales struggled again compared to, down 28% from April last year. Townhome inventory overall was up 35% year-over year compared to 39% at the end of March, while condo inventory climbed to 32% above April 2024 after being up 42% in March year-over-year. Detached homes were up 26% year-over-year, compared to 33% at the end of March above the previous year. Over in the Fraser Valley, detached home inventory is up 36% year-over-year compared to 51% at the end of March while townhome inventory is up 57% year-over-year after being up 72% at the end of March and condo inventory is up 45% year-over-year after being up 67% at the end of March. 

For the first time in over a decade, buyers have real choices, with active listings reaching their highest level since 2014. This abundance of inventory is empowering not only buyers but also sellers, who now have greater flexibility when planning their next move. Despite a quieter spring market influenced by political distractions and economic uncertainty, sales have been steadily increasing month over month, and interest rates remain below historic norms. As we head into May—a month that has historically seen a strong sales rebound—the stage is set for more confident movement in the market. With buyer demand quietly building and inventory levels providing ample opportunity, now is a rare moment to make a move without the pressure of bidding wars.

Here’s a summary of the numbers:

Greater Vancouver: Total Units Sold in April were 2,163 – up from 2,091 (3%) in March, up from 1,827 (18%) in February, up from 1,552 (39%) in January, down from 2,831 (24%) in April 2024, and down from 2,741 (21%) in April 2023; Active Listings were at 16,207 at month end compared to 12,491 at that time last year (up 30%) and 14,546 at the end of March (up 11%); the 6,952 New Listings in April were up 6% compared to March, up 35% compared to February, down 4% compared to April 2024, and up 58% compared to April 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 7 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 31% compared to 32% in March, 39% in April 2024, and 62% in April 2023. 

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.5% and in the last 12 months down 1.8%.

Vancouver Westside: Total Units Sold in April were 427 – up from 394 (8%) in March, up from 307 (39%) in February, up from 255 (67%) in January, down from 471 (9%) in April 2024, and down from 468 (9%) in April 2023; Active Listings were at 3,306 at month end compared to 2,778 at that time last year (up 19%) and 3,093 at the end of March (up 7%); the 1,313 New Listings in April were down 0.2% compared to March, up 23% compared to February, down 12% compared to April 2024, and up 56% compared to April 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 8 month’s supply (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 33% compared to 30% in March, 31% in April 2024, and 56% in April 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.7% and in the last 12 months down 0.8%. 

Vancouver East Side: Total Units Sold in April were 242 – down from 247 (2%) in March, up from 204 (19%) in February, up from 158 (53%) in January, down from 349 (31%) in April 2024, and down from 267 (9%) in April 2023; Active Listings were at 1,658 at month end compared to 1,369 at that time last year (up 21%) and 1,494 at the end of March (up 11%); the 733 New Listings in April were the same as March, up 29% compared to February, down 15% compared to April 2024, and up 52% compared to April 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 7 month’s supply from 6 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 33% compared to 34% in March, 41% in April 2024, and 55% in April 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.2% and in the last 12 months up 0.1%. 

North Vancouver: Total Units Sold in April were 204 – up from 171 (19%) in March, up from 153 (33%) in February, up from 148 (38%) in January, down from 248 (18%) in April 2024, and down from 218 (6%) in April 2023; Active Listings were at 1,016 at month end compared to 711 at that time last year (up 43%) and 844 at the end of March (up 20%); the 632 New Listings in April were up 23% compared to March, up 80% compared to February, up 5% compared to April 2024, and up 90% compared to April 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 5 month’s supply from 6 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 32% compared to 33% in March, 41% in April 2024, and 66% in April 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.0% and in the last 12 months down 2.1%. 

West Vancouver: Total Units Sold in April were 38 – down from 40 (5%) in March, down from 39 (3%) in February, up from 30 (27%) in January, down from 70 (46%) in April 2024, and down from 69 (45%) in April 2023; Active Listings were at 718 at month end compared to 628 at that time last year (up 14%) and 626 at the end of March (up 15%); the 279 New Listings in April were up 35% compared to March, up 58% compared to February, down 5% compared to April 2024, and up 52% compared to April 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 19 month’s supply from 16 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 14% compared to 19% in March, 24% in April 2024, and 38% in April 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.8% but in the last 12 months down 1.3%.

Richmond: Total Units Sold in April were 213 – down from 220 (3%) in March, up from 179 (19%) in February, up from 206 (3%) in January, down from 336 (37%) in April 2024, and down from 338 (37%) in April 2023; Active Listings were at 1,908 at month end compared to 1,339 at that time last year (up 42%) and 1,728 at the end of March (up 10%); the 737 New Listings in April were up 1% compared to March, up 23% compared to February, down 4% compared to April 2024, and up 46% compared to April 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 9 month’s supply from 8 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 29% compared to 30% in March, 44% in April 2024, and 67% in April 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.1% and in the last 12 months down 3.7%. 

Burnaby East: Total Units Sold in April were 24 – down from 27 (11%) in March, up from 21 (14%) in February, up from 17 (41%) in January, down from 30 (20%) in April 2024, and down from 34 (29%) in April 2023; Active Listings were at 201 at month end compared to 114 at that time last year (up 76%) and 174 at the end of March (up 16%); the 87 New Listings in April were up 2% compared to March, up 34% compared to February, up 32% compared to April 2024, and up 107% compared to April 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 8 month’s supply from 6 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 28% compared to 32% in March, 45% in April 2024, and 81% in April 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.5% and in the last 12 months down 3.0%. 

Burnaby North: Total Units Sold in April were 140 – up from 107 (31%) in March, up from 129 (9%) in February, up from 104 (35%) in January, down from 162 (14%) in April 2024, and down from 176 (16%) in April 2023; Active Listings were at 940 at month end compared to 700 at that time last year (up 34%) and 878 at the end of March (up 7%); the 403 New Listings in April were down 6% compared to March, up 25% compared to February, down 14% compared to April 2024, and up 53% compared to April 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 7 month’s supply from 8 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 35% compared to 25% in March, 35% in April 2024, and 67% in April 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.1% and in the last 12 months down 2.1%. 

Burnaby South: Total Units Sold in April were 97 – up from 94 (3%) in March, up from 75 (29%) in February, up from 59 (64%) in January, down from 143 (32%) in April 2024, and down from 215 (55%) in April 2023; Active Listings were at 754 at month end compared to 537 at that time last year (up 40%) and 671 at the end of March (up 12%); the 324 New Listings in April were up 14% compared to March, up 31% compared to February, down 1% compared to April 2024, and up 21% compared to April 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 8 month’s supply 7 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 30% compared to 33% in March, 44% in April 2024, and 81% in April 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is flat and in the last 12 months down 2.4%. 

New Westminster: Total Units Sold in April were 87 – down from 104 (16%) in March, down from 88 (1%) in February, up from 61 (43%) in January, down from 105 (17%) in April 2024, and down from 113 (23%) in April 2023; Active Listings were at 582 at month end compared to 408 at that time last year (up 43%) and 513 at the end of March (up 14%); the 279 New Listings in April were up 4% compared to March, up 35% compared to February, up 12% compared to April 2024, and up 72% compared to April 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 7 month’s supply from 5 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 31% compared to 39% in March, 42% in April 2024, and 70% in April 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.4% and in the last 12 months down 2.7%. 

Coquitlam: Total Units Sold in April were 189 – down from 233 (19%) in March, up from 165 (15%) in February, up from 155 (22%) in January, down from 238 (21%) in April 2024, and down from 210 (10%) in April 2023; Active Listings were at 1,325 at month end compared to 802 at that time last year (up 66%) and 1,173 at the end of March (up 13%); the 628 New Listings in April were up 6% compared to March, up 33% compared to February, up 15% compared to April 2024, and up 86% compared to April 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 7 month’s supply from 5 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 30% compared to 39% in March, 43% in April 2024, and 62% in April 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.7% and in the last 12 months down 4.0%. 

Port Moody: Total Units Sold in April were 51 the same as March, up from 40 (28%) in February, up from 32 (59%) in January, down from 73 (30%) in April 2024, and down from 91 (44%) in April 2023; Active Listings were at 343 at month end compared to 203 at that time last year (up 69%) and 279 at the end of March (up 38%); the 184 New Listings in April were up 21% compared to March, up 52% compared to February, up 14% compared to April 2024, and up 84% compared to April 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 7 month’s supply from 5 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 28% compared to 34% in March, 45% in April 2024, and 91% in April 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.6% and in the last 12 months down 4.1%. 

Port Coquitlam: Total Units Sold in April were 70 – up from 62 (13%) in March, up from 58 (21%) in February, up from 65 (8%) in January, down from 102 (31%) in April 2024, and down from 76 (8%) in April 2023; Active Listings were at 353 at month end compared to 254 at that time last year (up 39%) and 313 at the end of March (up 13%); the 197 New Listings in April were up 12% compared to March, up 53% compared to February, up 4% compared to April 2024, and up 153% compared to April 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 5 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 36% compared to 35% in March, 54% in April 2024, and 97% in April 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is flat and in the last 12 months down 1.5%. 

Pitt Meadows: Total Units Sold in April were 27 – the same as March, up from 21 (29%) in February, up from 13 (108%) in January, down from 32 (16%) in April 2024, and the same as April 2023; Active Listings were at 122 at month end compared to 71 at that time last year (up 71%) and 105 at the end of March (up 16%); the 62 New Listings in April were down 6% compared to March, up 41% compared to February, up 9% compared to April 2024, and up 15% compared to April 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 5 month’s supply from 4 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 43% compared to 40% in March, 56% in April 2024, and 50% in April 2023.      

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.1% and in the last 12 months down 2.3%.

Maple Ridge: Total Units Sold in April were 127 – up from 108 (18%) in March, down from 129 (2%) in February, up from 95 (34%) in January, down from 191 (34%) in April 2024, and down from 161 (21%) in April 2023; Active Listings were at 920 at month end compared to 817 at that time last year (up 13%) and 832 at the end of March (up 11%); the 382 New Listings in April were up 8% compared to March, up 22% compared to February, down 13% compared to April 2024, and up 49% compared to April 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 7 month’s supply from 8 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 33% compared to 30% in March, 43% in April 2024, and 62% in April 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.5% and in the last 12 months down 1.2%. 

Ladner: Total Units Sold in April were 16 – down from 31 (48%) in March, down from 29 (45%) in February, down from 17 (6%) in January, down from 33 (52%) in April 2024, and down from 43 (63%) in April 2023; Active Listings were at 178 at month end compared to 121 at that time last year (up 47%) and 158 at the end of March (up 13%); the 77 New Listings in April were up 13% compared to March, up 17% compared to February, down 3% compared to April 2024, and up 33% compared to April 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 11 month’s supply from 5 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 21% compared to 46% in March, 42% in April 2024, and 74% in April 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.7% and in the last 12 months down 2.1%. 

Tsawwassen: Total Units Sold in April were 40 – up from 36 (11%) in March, up from 28 (43%) in February, up from 26 (54%) in January, down from 51 (22%) in April 2024, and down from 54 (26%) in April 2023; Active Listings were at 306 at month end compared to 204 at that time last year (up 50%) and 270 at the end of March (up 13%); the 125 New Listings in April were up 26% compared to March, up 28% compared to February, up 17% compared to April 2024, and up 69% compared to April 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 8 month’s supply (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 32% compared to 36% in March, 48% in April 2024, and 73% in April 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.7% and in the last 12 months down 4.6%. 

Fraser Valley: Sales in April were up 0.7%, compared to March and were down 29.1% from April 2024. New listings were down 1.0% from March and down 5.4% from April 2024.The average price was down 4.4% month-over-month and is down 5.5% year-over-year. Active listings were up 9.0% to 10,046 from 9,219 last month and up 37.4% from April 2024 which was at 7,313. Month’s supply of total residential listings increased to 10 from 9 months (buyer’s market conditions).

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.5% and in the last 12 months down 3.2%. 

Highlights of Dexter’s March 2025 report

Sales in March up 14% month-over-month

Best market for buyers in years

New listings continue to be on the rise

Time to move on from tariffs

When Phil Collins came out with the hit song Land of Confusion in 1986 (highly recommend watching the video), who knew it was 39 years early! With politics on both sides of the border creating distraction and confusion for buyers and sellers, a solution might be to listen to more music and less news! Although as of April 2nd, the confusion may have come to an end as the U.S. tariff announcement came, and Canada seems to be in a better position than anticipated with the CUSMA free trade agreement mostly upheld and other tariffs levied around escaping Canadian imports. Yes, we still have tariffs in place but it may just be time to get this market started!

Moving to politics in our country, we can expect a whole host of promises to come this month as the Conservatives and Liberals try to sway voters their way. Housing will be a hot topic for both parties as they try to convince Canadians they have a better model for easing affordability and supply issues in Canadian markets. GST cuts have been promised on new homes, capital gains relief and boosting supply through higher construction targets. Expect some of this might stick when a new government is formed. Whichever party forms government, hopefully they realize that investment in Canada is going to be a key piece moving forward. If we want capital to come to Canada, we need to incentivize it, and the housing market is one avenue that needs to be considered.

There were 2,091 properties sold in Greater Vancouver in March, after 1,827 properties sold in February, 1,552 properties sold in January, 1,765 properties sold in December, and 2,181 properties sold in November. Spring break and tariff talk held back buyer activity in March, and while spring break typically keeps buyers preoccupied, it was mostly the uncertainty of tariffs that continued to affect buyers. Perhaps the noise will quiet down enough to bring more buyers back. They are certainly out there and just needing a reason to jump back into the market. The Bank of Canada is doing their part. The campaign promises in Canada could also help kick start buyers. 

Greater Vancouver home sales while up over the last 3 months, were below the total sales for the last two years in March. This was not unexpected though and while lower, there is still an opportunity to see an improvement in April. Sales in March were down 13% compared to March 2024 with 2,415 homes sold and down from March 2023 which saw 2,535 sales. This is the second straight month that sales lagged the previous year after January was 9% higher compared to the 1,427 properties sold in January 2024 and a 51% increase from the 1,030 sales in January 2023. Without tariff talk, this would be a completely different real estate market and it could be going forward – but in a positive direction. Buyers enjoy the moment, because it won’t last. Heading east, the Fraser Valley region saw sales in March down 26% compared to March 2024 after being down 27% year-over-year in February. 

Greater Vancouver sales in March were 35% below the 10-year average compared to February at 39% below the 10-year average and January where sales were 29% below the 10-year average. This was the second lowest total sales for the month of March going back to 1986, with March 2019 being the lowest at 1,743 sales that year. Given how much more is happening this March with the political uncertainty, it’s encouraging that sales for this March were higher than 2019. 

Greater Vancouver sellers were much more active in March compared to buyers. There were 6,565 new listings in March compared with 5,163 new listings in February. And with sales levels still lagging this past month, the absorption rate of new listings dropped in March with 32% of new listings being purchased, compared to 35% in February and 47% in March 2024. That percentage favours buyers that are serious in this market as it allows the inventory of homes available to grow and thus provide much more opportunity for buyers to negotiate on the home they want. Other than the super heated market of 2021 and 2022, the number of new listings for the month of March haven’t been that high since 2010 and 2011.  New listings in March this year were significantly higher compared to the 5,112 and 4,427 in March 2024 and 2023 respectively.  

The number of new listings in March were 15% above the 10-year average, compared with February which were 12% above the 10-year average, and January which saw the number of new listings 30% above the 10-year average. With total listings well below the all-time highs, it is keeping the real estate market in a balanced to border line buyer’s market. Owning real estate is still a sound investment. And don’t listen to the news story that mortgage delinquencies are on the rise. In British Columbia, mortgages in arrears are only 0.19% of all mortgages. That’s 7 times lower than the United States. So that’s not driving listings counts. And with B.C. lower than the national rate of delinquency, we won’t be seeing any real uptick in distressed home sales.  

There were 14,546 active listings in Greater Vancouver at month end, compared to 12,744 at the end of February. Total active listings are up from 10,552 at the end of March last year, a 38% increase year-over-year. This year-over-year increase was almost as high as what we saw between March 2018 and 2019 – the highest going back to over 30 years. Finally, buyers have choice and opportunity. With lower interest rates and less competition for now, this is the best buying opportunity we’ve seen in some time. 

Months of supply remained at 7 months in Greater Vancouver due to the uptick in sales and despite higher inventory numbers. The detached market in Greater Vancouver bumped up to 10 from 9 months supply, while townhomes stayed at 5 months and condos also held, staying at 6 months. Townhomes will continue to be undersupplied in the market, especially in Greater Vancouver as land prices make it more challenging to develop. In the Fraser Valley, months of supply is at 9, while detached is at 10 months supply, townhomes are at 5 months and condos are at 7 months.

With the push for more purpose-built rental buildings over the last few years, there are fewer new strata ownership units being built which will keep supply constrained in the coming years. Even with the increase in listings and slower activity, what’s most affordable is still the hardest to get into. This could be the opportunity for the presale market to jump back into the picture, with the help of higher GST exemptions for buyers and the promise of lower development costs charges by the Federal Liberals. 

Greater Vancouver townhome sales in March were down 4% compared to March last year, while condos sales were down 10% year-over-year. Detached sales struggled the most in March, down 24% from March last year. Townhome inventory overall was up 39% year-over year compared to 34% at the end of February, while condo inventory climbed to 42% above March 2024 after being up 37% in February year-over-year. Detached homes were up 33% year-year-year, compared to 27% at the end of February above the previous year. Over in the Fraser Valley, detached home inventory is up 51% year-over-year while townhome inventory is up 72% and condo inventory is up 67%. Buyers have even greater opportunities in the Fraser Valley. Expect to see sales increase in the coming months.

The Greater Vancouver real estate market is showing resilience despite recent political and economic uncertainties. With the U.S. tariff announcement bringing clarity and the CUSMA trade agreement mostly upheld, confidence could begin to return. While sales in March remained below last year’s levels, they have been gradually increasing over the past three months, and an influx of new listings is giving buyers more choices and negotiating power. Political parties in Canada are focusing on housing policies, which could further support the market. With stable mortgage delinquency rates, balanced conditions, and potential interest rate declines, this may be one of the best opportunities for buyers in recent years.

Here’s a summary of the numbers:

Greater Vancouver: Total Units Sold in March were 2,091 – up from 1,827 (14%) in February, up from 1,552 (35%) in January, down from 2,415 (13%) in March 2024, and down from 2,535 (18%) in March 2023; Active Listings were at 14,546 at month end compared to 10,552 at that time last year (up 38%) and 12,744 at the end of February (up 14%); the 6,565 New Listings in March were up 27% compared to February 2025, up 28% compared to March 2024, and up 48% compared to March 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 7 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 32% compared to 35% in February, 47% in March 2024, and 57% in March 2023. 

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.5% and in the last 6 months up 1.0%.

Vancouver Westside: Total Units Sold in March were 394 – up from 307 (28%) in February, up from 255 (55%) in January, down from 424 (7%) in March 2024, and down from 449 (12%) in March 2023; Active Listings were at 3,098 at month end compared to 2,342 at that time last year (up 32%) and 2,780 at the end of February (up 11%); the 1,315 New Listings in March were up 23% compared to February 2025, up 35% compared to March 2024, and up 42% compared to March 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 8 month’s supply from 9 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 30% compared to 29% in February, 44% in March 2024, and 49% in March 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.5% and in the last 6 months up 2.0%. 

Vancouver East Side: Total Units Sold in March were 247 – up from 204 (21%) in February, up from 158 (56%) in January, down from 285 (13%) in March 2024, and down from 287 (14%) in March 2023; Active Listings were at 1,494 at month end compared to 1,198 at that time last year (up 25%) and 1,313 at the end of February (up 14%); the 733 New Listings in March were up 29% compared to February 2025, up 23% compared to March 2024, and up 59% compared to March 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 6 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 33% compared to 36% in February, 48% in March 2024, and 62% in March 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.4% and in the last 6 months up 1.3%. 

North Vancouver: Total Units Sold in March were 171 – up from 153 (12%) in February, up from 148 (16%) in January, down from 187 (9%) in March 2024, and down from 215 (20%) in March 2023; Active Listings were at 844 at month end compared to 523 at that time last year (up 61%) and 684 at the end of February (up 23%); the 512 New Listings in March were up 45% compared to February 2025, up 54% compared to March 2024, and up 39% compared to March 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 5 month’s supply from 4 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 33% compared to 43% in February, 56% in March 2024, and 58% in March 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.5% and in the last 6 months up 2.8%. 

West Vancouver: Total Units Sold in March were 40 – up from 39 (3%) in February, up from 30 (33%) in January, down from 53 (25%) in March 2024, and down from 64 (37%) in March 2023; Active Listings were at 626 at month end compared to 560 at that time last year (up 12%) and 580 at the end of February (up 8%); the 206 New Listings in March were up 16% compared to February 2025, up 10% compared to March 2024, and up 26% compared to March 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 16 month’s supply from 15 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 19% compared to 22% in February, 28% in March 2024, and 39% in March 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.2% but in the last 6 months down 0.4%. 

Richmond: Total Units Sold in March were 220 – up from 179 (23%) in February, up from 206 (7%) in January, down from 279 (21%) in March 2024, and down from 352 (37%) in March 2023; Active Listings were at 1,728 at month end compared to 1,166 at that time last year (up 48%) and 1,513 at the end of February (up 14%); the 733 New Listings in March were up 22% compared to February 2025, up 32% compared to March 2024, and up 53% compared to March 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 8 month’s supply (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 30% compared to 30% in February, 50% in March 2024, and 74% in March 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.8% and in the last 6 months down 0.3%. 

Burnaby East: Total Units Sold in March were 27 – up from 21 (29%) in February, up from 17 (59%) in January, down from 32 (16%) in March 2024, and up from 20 (35%) in March 2023; Active Listings were at 174 at month end compared to 101 at that time last year (up 72%) and 153 at the end of February (up 14%); the 85 New Listings in March were up 31% compared to February 2025, up 60% compared to March 2024, and up 81% compared to March 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 6 month’s supply from 7 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 31% compared to 32% in February, 60% in March 2024, and 43% in March 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.2% and in the last 6 months down 0.2%. 

Burnaby North: Total Units Sold in March were 107 – down from 129 (17%) in February, up from 104 (3%) in January, down from 109 (2%) in March 2024, and down from 169 (37%) in March 2023; Active Listings were at 878 at month end compared to 535 at that time last year (up 64%) and 728 at the end of February (up 21%); the 427 New Listings in March were up 33% compared to February 2025, up 40% compared to March 2024, and up 79% compared to March 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 8 month’s supply from 6 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 25% compared to 40% in February, 36% in March 2024, and 71% in March 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.7% and in the last 6 months up 1.2%. 

Burnaby South: Total Units Sold in March were 94 – up from 75 (25%) in February, up from 59 (59%) in January, down from 142 (29%) in March 2024, and down from 130 (28%) in March 2023; Active Listings were at 671 at month end compared to 446 at that time last year (up 50%) and 597 at the end of February (up 12%); the 285 New Listings in March were up 15% compared to February 2025, up 16% compared to March 2024, and up 20% compared to March 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 7 month’s supply from 8 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 32% compared to 30% in February, 58% in March 2024, and 55% in March 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.1% and in the last 6 months up 2.1%. 

New Westminster: Total Units Sold in March were 104 – up from 88 (18%) in February, up from 61 (70%) in January, down from 108 (4%) in March 2024, and up from 96 (8%) in March 2023; Active Listings were at 513 at month end compared to 350 at that time last year (up 47%) and 448 at the end of February (up 15%); the 269 New Listings in March were up 30% compared to February 2025, up 27% compared to March 2024, and up 91% compared to March 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 5 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 38% compared to 43% in February, 51% in March 2024, and 68% in March 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.1% and in the last 6 months down 2.2%. 

Coquitlam: Total Units Sold in March were 233 – up from 165 (41%) in February, up from 155 (50%) in January, down from 235 (1%) in March 2024, and up from 196 (19%) in March 2023; Active Listings were at 1,173 at month end compared to 663 at that time last year (up 77%) and 1,049 at the end of February (up 12%); the 593 New Listings in March were up 26% compared to February 2025, up 40% compared to March 2024, and up 94% compared to March 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 5 month’s supply from 6 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 39% compared to 35% in February, 55% in March 2024, and 64% in March 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.1% and in the last 6 months down 0.1%. 

Port Moody: Total Units Sold in March were 51 – up from 40 (28%) in February, up from 32 (59%) in January, up from 45 (13%) in March 2024, and down from 80 (36%) in March 2023; Active Listings were at 279 at month end compared to 160 at that time last year (up 74%) and 233 at the end of February (up 20%); the 152 New Listings in March were up 26% compared to February 2025, up 45% compared to March 2024, and up 33% compared to March 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 5 month’s supply from 6 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 33% compared to 33% in February, 43% in March 2024, and 70% in March 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.4% and in the last 6 months down 4.4%. 

Port Coquitlam: Total Units Sold in March were 62 – up from 58 (7%) in February, down from 65 (5%) in January, down from 89 (30%) in March 2024, and down from 69 (10%) in March 2023; Active Listings were at 313 at month end compared to 213 at that time last year (up 47%) and 262 at the end of February (up 19%); the 176 New Listings in March were up 36% compared to February 2025, up 26% compared to March 2024, and up 39% compared to March 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 5 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 35% compared to 45% in February, 64% in March 2024, and 54% in March 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.1% and in the last 6 months up 1.6%. 

Pitt Meadows: Total Units Sold in March were 27 – up from 21 (29%) in February, up from 13 (108%) in January, down from 29 (7%) in March 2024, and down from 28 (4%) in March 2023; Active Listings were at 105 at month end compared to 66 at that time last year (up 59%) and 84 at the end of February (up 25%); the 66 New Listings in March were up 50% compared to February 2025, up 57% compared to March 2024, and up 53% compared to March 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 4 month’s supply (seller’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 40% compared to 47% in February, 69% in March 2024, and 65% in March 2023.     

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 2.2% and in the last 6 months up 3.0%.

Maple Ridge: Total Units Sold in March were 108 – down from 129 (16%) in February, up from 95 (14%) in January, down from 187 (42%) in March 2024, and down from 149 (28%) in March 2023; Active Listings were at 832 at month end compared to 714 at that time last year (up 16%) and 735 at the end of February (up 13%); the 354 New Listings in March were up 13% compared to February 2025, down 4% compared to March 2024, and up 29% compared to March 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 8 month’s supply from 6 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 30% compared to 41% in February, 50% in March 2024, and 60% in March 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.2% and in the last 6 months flat. 

Ladner: Total Units Sold in March were 31 – up from 29 (7%) in February, up from 17 (82%) in January, up from 30 (3%) in March 2024, and down from 38 (19%) in March 2023; Active Listings were at 158 at month end compared to 90 at that time last year (up 76%) and 146 at the end of February (up 8%); the 68 New Listings in March were up 3% compared to February 2025, up 28% compared to March 2024, and down 1% compared to March 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 5 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 45% compared to 44% in February, 57% in March 2024, and 55% in March 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up flat and in the last 6 months down 1.3%. 

Tsawwassen: Total Units Sold in March were 36 – up from 28 (29%) in February, up from 26 (38%) in January, up from 34 (6%) in March 2024, and up from 35 (3%) in March 2023; Active Listings were at 270 at month end compared to 172 at that time last year (up 57%) and 245 at the end of February (up 10%); the 99 New Listings in March were up 1% compared to February 2025, up 39% compared to March 2024, and up 21% compared to March 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 8 month’s supply from 9 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 36% compared to 29% in February, 48% in March 2024, and 43% in March 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.5% and in the last 6 months up 0.6%. 

Fraser Valley: Sales in March were up 12.6%, compared to February and were down 25.7% from March 2024. New listings were up 21.8% from February and up 27.3% from March 2024.The average price was up 3.5% month-over-month and is down 2.1% year-over-year. Active listings were up 14.2% to 9,219 from 8,070 last month and up 48.8% from March 2024 which was at 6,197. Month’s supply of total residential listings increased to 9 from 8 months (buyer’s market conditions).

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.4% and in the last 6 months down 0.5%. 

Highlights of Dexter’s February 2025 report

• Sales in February down 11% year-over-year

• New listings in February drop 9% from January

• Active listings continue to accumulate at a slower rate

• Tariff troubles begin 

The year of political uncertainty continues. Tariff or not to tariff has been the question to start 2025 and continued through the month of February before culminating with a thud of tariffs on March 3. And while the hush that came across from buyers wasn’t all too unexpected, some sellers as well joined in the pause of activity in February. While sales in February were above the totals in January, new listing totals declined in February from January, not a common occurrence in the real estate market. It appears that the uncertainty around tariffs and interest rates affected the real estate market in February. This uncertainty may play out in the coming months, not to mention Canada’s own federal election coming this year. And the election promises are likely to impact what decisions people make with real estate. There is already talk of GST exemptions on new homes either up to $1M or $1.5M depending on which candidate wins, capital gains discussions and likely a push for supply from all sides. With 1.2 million mortgages up for renewal in 2025, some homeowners that have been afraid to make a move due to locked in low rates may now look to make that move they weren’t prepared to do as opposed to just renewing their mortgage. 

Amidst all the political talk, the Bank of Canada will make their next interest rate decision on March 12th, with expectations somewhat mixed on whether another rate cut will happen. With tariffs now in place, the Bank of Canada may need to do another jumbo cut of at least 50 points. With inflation still below 2% and Canadian GDP sputtering along, the case is there for another rate cut by the Bank of Canada. And that’s even before considering the effects of tariffs. And when the economy suffers due to tariffs, expect the same to be considered when the Bank of Canada meets in April again.

There were 1,827 properties sold in Greater Vancouver in February after 1,552 properties sold in January, 1,765 properties sold in December, and 2,181 properties sold in November. The real estate market has undertones of a market wanting to move – literally. The increase in sales from January came amidst much political uncertainty and with fewer listings coming on the market in February compared to January. Cautiously moving forward, with buyers still having the advantage in today’s real estate market. 

Greater Vancouver home sales lagged the previous year for the first time since September after a strong fourth quarter in 2024. No one should be surprised. Sales in February were down 11% compared to February 2024 with 2,070 homes sold and the same as February 2023 at 1,824 sales. This after January was 9% higher compared to the 1,427 properties sold in January 2024 and were a 51% increase from the 1,030 sales in January 2023. Heading east, the Fraser Valley region saw sales in February down 27% compared to February 2024 and at similar levels to February 2023. 

Greater Vancouver sales in February were 39% below the 10-year average compared to January where sales were 29% below the 10-year average, December which was 12% below the 10-year average and November sales at 13% below the 10-year average. This was not a typical February, due mostly to uncertainty and partly due to weather with a 2-week cold snap which included snow (although nothing in comparison to the snow experienced in Eastern Canada.) Only fives times since the year 2000 have we seen less than 2,000 sales in Greater Vancouver for the month of February. Considering there were 4,051 sales in February 1989, this goes to show how few transactions are occurring given the increase in population and housing stocking over the last 35 years. People are holding on to the homes they buy, which exacerbates the lack of supply of available homes. And with a project in North Vancouver’s Lynn Canyon switching to all rental as opposed to a mix of rental and strata, there will be 205 fewer units available to purchase in that already supply starved market. At least Port Moody got the memo for more supply as they approved the first towers for its downtown core with over 1,000 units approved in 3 towers near the Moody Centre Sky Train station.

Sellers were less active in February, perhaps joining buyers on the side of uncertainty. There were 5,163 new listings in February, compared with 5,644 new listings that came on in January in Greater Vancouver. With sales levels still lagging through the first two months of the year, this might have kept some sellers taking a wait and see approach. But it was still well above the numbers of new listings compared to February last year which saw 4,651 come on and significantly more than the 3,559 new listings that came on the market in February 2023. The sales to listings ratio did rise in February, with 35% of new listings selling during the month, compared to 27% in January. But still below the 45% in February 2024 and 51% in February 2023. This points to more favourable conditions for buyers as well.

The number of new listings in February were 12% above the 10-year average, compared with January which saw the number of new listings 30% above the 10-year average and December was right at the 10-year average. There were properties listed in January that came off the market in late 2024 which added to the totals for that month and after seeing the slower start to the year and continued uncertainty, some sellers may have decided to wait and see if there are any impacts from the tariffs and resulting economic damage. March typically produces more new listings as the spring market kicks in. Even with the two-week school spring break, we’ll likely see more listings again this year compared to February but that could also depend on what the economic climate is like as we move through these tumultuous times. Predicting the future is subject to many variables so typical may not be part of the vocabulary for March this year.

There were 12,744 active listings in Greater Vancouver at month end, compared to 11,494 at the end of January. About 250 listings came off the market after the end of February, so March started with a lower total of active listings. 

Months of supply remained at 7 months in Greater Vancouver due to less listings coming on in February. The detached market in Greater Vancouver dropped down to 9 from 11 months supply, compared to 8 months supply in December while townhomes stayed at 5 months after being at 4 months in December and condos also held, staying at 6 months after being at 5 months in December. The trend of townhome properties being the least available and most competitive continued. North Vancouver and Port Coquitlam remain in a seller’s market with only 4 months of supply with Burnaby North and Ladner dropping down to 4 months supply in the townhouse segment and Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge sitting with 2 months supply. Squamish saw a significant jump in sales in February and now sits with 2 months supply of townhouses while detached is at 3 months supply in Squamish. 

Townhome sales in January for the region were up 10% compared to February last year, while condos sales were up 15% year-over-year. Detached sales lagged those product segments at 3% up from February last year. Townhome inventory overall was up 34% year-over year compared to 39% at the end of January, while condo inventory remained up 37% and detached homes were up 27% compared to 28% year-over-year at the end of January. 

The Greater Vancouver real estate market in February 2025 reflected ongoing political and economic uncertainty, with tariffs taking effect on March 3 and interest rate decisions looming. While home sales increased from January, new listings declined, an unusual trend for the season. With a federal election and mortgage renewals on the horizon, market conditions remain unpredictable heading into spring. But after several years of below average activity, this is a market just waiting to move.

Here’s a summary of the numbers:

Greater Vancouver: Total Units Sold in February were 1,827 – up from 1,552 (18%) in January, up from 1,765 (4%) in December, down from 2,181 (16%) in November, down from 2,070 (11%) in February 2024, and up from 1,824 (0.1%) in February 2023; Active Listings were at 12,744 at month end compared to 10,552 at that time last year (up 32%) and 11,494 at the end of January (up 11%); the 5,163 New Listings in February were down 9% compared to January 2025, up 11% compared to February 2024, and up 45% compared to February 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 7 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 35% compared to 27% in January, 45% in February 2024, and 51% in February 2023. 

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.3% and in the last 6 months down 2.4%.

Vancouver Westside: Total Units Sold in February were 307 – up from 255 (20%) in January, the same as December, down from 383 (34%) in November, down from 374 (18%) in February 2024, and down from 316 (3%) in February 2023; Active Listings were at 2,780 at month end compared to 2,148 at that time last year (up 29%) and 2,548 at the end of January (up 9%); the 1,068 New Listings in February were down 9% compared to January 2025, up 14% compared to February 2024, and up 49% compared to February 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 9 month’s supply from 10 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 28% compared to 22% in January, 40% in February 2024, and 44% in February 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.8% and in the last 6 months down 1.2%. 

Vancouver East Side: Total Units Sold in February were 204 – up from 158 (29%) in January, up from 198 (3%) in December, down from 268 (24%) in November, down from 249 (18%) in February 2024, and up from 198 (3%) in February 2023; Active Listings were at 1,313 at month end compared to 1,109 at that time last year (up 18%) and 1,198 at the end of January (up 10%); the 567 New Listings in February were down 13% compared to January 2025, up 4% compared to February 2024, and up 48% compared to February 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 6 month’s supply from 8 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 35% compared to 24% in January, 46% in February 2024, and 52% in February 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.5% and in the last 6 months down 0.5%. 

North Vancouver: Total Units Sold in February were 153 – up from 148 (3%) in January, up from 138 (11%) in December, down from 173 (12%) in November, down from 163 (6%) in February 2024, and up from 150 (2%) in February 2023; Active Listings were at 684 at month end compared to 489 at that time last year (up 33%) and 596 at the end of January (up 15%); the 352 New Listings in February were down 15% compared to January 2025, up 3% compared to February 2024, and up 39% compared to February 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 4 month’s supply (seller’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 43% compared to 34% in January, 48% in February 2024, and 59% in February 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 1.4% and in the last 6 months down 0.1%. 

West Vancouver: Total Units Sold in February were 39 – up from 30 (30%) in January, the same in December, down from 45 (13%) in November, down from 56 (30%) in February 2024, and down from 43 (9%) in February 2023; Active Listings were at 580 at month end compared to 526 at that time last year (up 10%) and 541 at the end of January (up 7%); the 177 New Listings in February were down 10% compared to January 2025, up 4% compared to February 2024, and up 15% compared to February 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 15 month’s supply from 18 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 22% compared to 15% in January, 33% in February 2024, and 28% in February 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 2.0% but in the last 6 months down 7.5%. 

Richmond: Total Units Sold in February were 179 – down from 206 (13%) in January, down from 235 (24%) in December, down from 234 (24%) in November, down from 231 (23%) in February 2024, and down from 227 (21%) in February 2023; Active Listings were at 1,513 at month end compared to 1,088 at that time last year (up 39%) and 1,319 at the end of January (up 15%); the 599 New Listings in February were down 2% compared to January 2025, up 29% compared to February 2024, and up 30% compared to February 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 8 month’s supply from 6 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 29% compared to 34% in January, 50% in February 2024, and 49% in February 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.2% and in the last 6 months down 2.7%. 

Burnaby East: Total Units Sold in February were 21 – up from 17 (24%) in January, the same as December, down from 38 (45%) in November, down from 25 (16%) in February 2024, and the same as February 2023; Active Listings were at 153 at month end compared to 94 at that time last year (up 63%) and 135 at the end of January (up 13%); the 65 New Listings in February were down 23% compared to January 2025, up 8% compared to February 2024, and up 225% compared to February 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 7 month’s supply from 8 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 32% compared to 20% in January, 42% in February 2024, and 105% in February 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.9% and in the last 6 months down 1.4%. 

Burnaby North: Total Units Sold in February were 129 – up from 104 (24%) in January, down from 130 (1%) in December, down from 145 (10%) in November, up from 121 (7%) in February 2024, and down from 134 (4%) in February 2023; Active Listings were at 728 at month end compared to 447 at that time last year (up 63%) and 649 at the end of January (up 12%); the 322 New Listings in February were down 8% compared to January 2025, up 29% compared to February 2024, and up 58% compared to February 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 6 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 40% compared to 30% in January, 49% in February 2024, and 66% in February 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.2% and in the last 6 months down 3.1%. 

Burnaby South: Total Units Sold in February were 75 – up from 59 (27%) in January, down from 97 (23%) in December, down from 134 (40%) in November, down from 109 (31%) in February 2024, and down from 118 (36%) in February 2023; Active Listings were at 597 at month end compared to 425 at that time last year (up 40%) and 500 at the end of January (up 19%); the 248 New Listings in February were the same as January 2025, up 19% compared to February 2024, and up 20% compared to February 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 8 month’s supply (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 30% compared to 24% in January, 52% in February 2024, and 57% in February 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.5% and in the last 6 months down 2.1%. 

New Westminster: Total Units Sold in February were 88 – up from 61 (44%) in January, down from 96 (8%) in December, down from 93 (5%) in November, up from 79 (11%) in February 2024, and up from 66 (33%) in February 2023; Active Listings were at 448 at month end compared to 300 at that time last year (up 49%) and 404 at the end of January (up 11%); the 207 New Listings in February were down 10% compared to January 2025, up 8% compared to February 2024, and up 93% compared to February 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 5 month’s supply from 7 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 42% compared to 27% in January, 41% in February 2024, and 62% in February 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.3% and in the last 6 months down 0.9%. 

Coquitlam: Total Units Sold in February were 165 – up from 155 (6%) in January, up from 128 (29%) in December, down from 172 (4%) in November, down from 189 (13%) in February 2024, and up from 158 (2%) in February 2023; Active Listings were at 1,049 at month end compared to 599 at that time last year (up 75%) and 917 at the end of January (up 14%); the 472 New Listings in February were down 4% compared to January 2025, up 28% compared to February 2024, and up 99% compared to February 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 6 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 34% compared to 32% in January, 51% in February 2024, and 67% in February 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.4% and in the last 6 months down 2.2%. 

Port Moody: Total Units Sold in February were 40 – up from 32 (25%) in January, up from 29 (38%) in December, down from 63 (37%) in November, down from 46 (13%) in February 2024, and down from 47 (15%) in February 2023; Active Listings were at 233 at month end compared to 131 at that time last year (up 78%) and 184 at the end of January (up 26%); the 121 New Listings in February were up 10% compared to January 2025, up 49% compared to February 2024, and up 33% compared to February 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 6 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 33% compared to 29% in January, 57% in February 2024, and 52% in February 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.0% and in the last 6 months down 5.3%. 

Port Coquitlam: Total Units Sold in February were 58 – down from 65 (11%) in January, up from 51 (14%) in December, down from 76 (24%) in November, down from 64 (9%) in February 2024, and up from 40 (45%) in February 2023; Active Listings were at 262 at month end compared to 198 at that time last year (up 32%) and 236 at the end of January (up 11%); the 129 New Listings in February were down 13% compared to January 2025, up 13% compared to February 2024, and up 48% compared to February 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 5 month’s supply from 4 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 44% compared to 44% in January, 43% in February 2024, and 46% in February 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.3% and in the last 6 months down 0.9%. 

Pitt Meadows: Total Units Sold in February were 21 – up from 13 (62%) in January, down from 28 (25%) in December, down from 30 (30%) in November, down from 23 (8%) in February 2024, and up from 15 (40%) in February 2023; Active Listings were at 84 at month end compared to 64 at that time last year (up 31%) and 75 at the end of January (up 12%); the 44 New Listings in February were up 5% compared to January 2025, down 2% compared to February 2024, and up 63% compared to February 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 4 month’s supply from 6 (seller’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 47% compared to 30% in January, 51% in February 2024, and 55% in February 2023.    

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 2.6% and in the last 6 months down 4.5%.

Maple Ridge: Total Units Sold in February were 129 – up from 95 (36%) in January, up from 112 (15%) in December, up from 116 (11%) in November, down from 145 (10%) in February 2024, and the same as February 2023; Active Listings were at 735 at month end compared to 678 at that time last year (up 8%) and 663 at the end of January (up 11%); the 313 New Listings in February were down 13% compared to January 2025, down 21% compared to February 2024, and up 50% compared to February 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 6 month’s supply from 7 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 41% compared to 26% in January, 36% in February 2024, and 62% in February 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.8% and in the last 6 months down 3.1%. 

Ladner: Total Units Sold in February were 29 – up from 17 (71%) in January, up from 14 (107%) in December, down from 33 (12%) in November, up from 23 (26%) in February 2024, and up from 27 (7%) in February 2023; Active Listings were at 146 at month end compared to 82 at that time last year (up 78%) and 134 at the end of January (up 9%); the 66 New Listings in February were down 15% compared to January 2025, up 78% compared to February 2024, and up 8% compared to February 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 5 month’s supply from 8 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 43% compared to 22% in January, 62% in February 2024, and 44% in February 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.1% and in the last 6 months down 1.2%. 

Tsawwassen: Total Units Sold in February were 28 – up from 26 (8%) in January, up from 21 (33%) in December, up from 26 (8%) in November, down from 38 (26%) in February 2024, and up from 25 (12%) in February 2023; Active Listings were at 245 at month end compared to 156 at that time last year (up 57%) and 216 at the end of January (up 13%); the 98 New Listings in February were down 8% compared to January 2025, up 31% compared to February 2024, and up 85% compared to February 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 9 month’s supply (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 28% compared to 24% in January, 51% in February 2024, and 47% in February 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 1.3% and in the last 6 months down 2.7%. 

Fraser Valley: Sales in February were up 10%, compared to January and were down 27% from February 2024. New listings were down 8% from January and up 12% from February 2024.The average price was down 1% month-over-month and is up 0.4% year-over-year. Active listings were up 8% to 6,966 from 6,214 last month and up 39% from February 2024 which was at 4,997. Month’s supply of total residential listings remains at 8 months (buyer’s market conditions).

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.3% and in the last 6 months down 3.1%. 

Highlights of Dexter’s January 2025 report

• Sales in January up 9% year-over-year

• January had the highest number of new listings for the month of January since 2012

• Bank of Canada has helped make buying more attractive

• British Columbia would have the least exposure to U.S. tariffs compared to the rest of Canada 

Welcome 2025! On the surface, the numbers in January pointed to a continuation of positive signs in real estate with a lift in activity like the last quarter of 2024. Sales were up, listings were up, sentiment is shifting to positive. If we thought 2024 was the year of distraction, 2025 stepped up and said: “hold my drink.” Let’s throw a trade war conversation into the start of this year and see where that goes. And at this point, where it is going is anyone’s guess, and there have been many.  Perhaps calmer heads have prevailed. And not to mention a prime minister resigning and imminent federal election! With interest rates finally coming down - the latest drop came January 29th, it is setting up for a return to normal in the real estate market. Will that be affected with the back and forth talk of tariff wars? British Columbia does have the least exposure to U.S. tariffs compared to the rest of Canada which is a positive for our economy. When the Bank of Canada next meets on March 12th, they will have a big decision to make – just how much of a cut to their interest rate will they need to make depending on where the trade talk goes in one month.

There were 1,552 properties sold in Greater Vancouver in January, after 1,765 properties sold in December, 2,181 properties sold in November, 2,632 properties sold in October, and 1,852 sold in September. The market buzz to start 2025 was certainly more positive than the last 2 years with multiple offers occurring, some listings moving within a week from coming on and higher traffic at open houses and showings. The pent-up demand seemed to be emerging as anticipated after a more than two-year hiatus due to higher interest rates.  

Greater Vancouver home sales in January were 9% higher compared to the 1,427 properties sold in January 2024 and were a 51% increase from the 1,030 sales in January 2023. In fact, looking back at 2017 through to 2020, sales were 1,553, 1846, 1,120 and 1,602 respectively in those years for the month of January. The month of January is typically a slow month for real estate activity, so it’s not unusual to see the levels we saw this past month. With the political distractions abroad and at home, there continues to be a significant number of buyers and sellers ready for the right moment to jump into the market. 

Greater Vancouver sales in January were 29% below the 10-year average, compared to December which was 12% below the 10-year average and November sales at 13% below the 10-year average. Although only 3 of those years experienced sales over 2,000 for the month of January. Taking out those years would put the average at 1,447 homes sold. We’ll see an acceleration in homes sales as we move through the spring, even with trade related distractions. With lower interest rates, and more rate reductions to come, buyers ready to move and sellers that were waiting on lower rates so they can make a move will all push activity.

On the listing side sellers were very active in January with 5,644 new listings in Greater Vancouver. This was well above the 1,737 new listings in December, 50% more than November and 2% higher than October. Year-over-year, there were 46% more new listings in January and 67% more than January 2023. A number of these new listings were likely properties that came off the market in late 2024 or ones where the listing was cancelled and relisted at a new price. In some cases, those new listing prices were higher as perhaps some sellers expected to see a better market in 2025. 

The number of new listings in January were 30% above the 10-year average, after December was right at the 10-year average, November 5% above the 10-year average and October 20% above the 10-year average. Sellers were ready for January more so than we’ve seen in the last 10 years with this being the highest number of new listings for the month of January in Greater Vancouver since 2012 and the third highest total for the month going back to 1997. This can only serve to help buyers who are looking to take advantage of decreasing interest rates.

There were 11,494 active listings in Greater Vancouver at month end, compared to 10,948 at the end of December and 9,600 to start the month. After several listings expired at the end of December many came back on in January, together with others that were taken off the market in December. The month end active listing count was 33% higher than the total at the end of January 2024 which was a spike from being 24% year-over-year at the end of December. We’ll likely see the active listing count grow quickly through the spring market as sellers engage more than buyers in the near term. But should interest rates fall quickly, expect buyers to engage at a much quicker pace. The future is about to be written, and the plot could be much different than what was forecast at the end of 2024.  

Months of supply increased to 7 months from 6 in Greater Vancouver due to a much higher number of listings coming on. The detached market in Greater Vancouver is up to 11 months supply, compared to 8 months supply in December while townhomes jumped to 5 months from 4 and condos went up to 6 months from 5. Townhomes continue to be the most competitive type of property to get into based on the lack of supply for those types of homes. North Vancouver and Port Coquitlam remain in a seller’s market with only 4 months of supply in both those cities, with there only being 1 month of supply of townhomes and 2 months supply of condos in Port Coquitlam. 

Townhome sales in January for the region were up 12% compared to January last year, while condos sales were up 13% year-over-year. With detached sales the same as January last year, pricing was important as buyers sought lower price points to start the year. Townhome inventory overall was up 39% year-over year, while condo inventory was up 37% and detached homes were up 28%. 

A new year, and new distractions. So far, this decade continues to provide a yearly dose of interference in real estate. Just when we thought 2025 was going to be a year of normalizing interest rates, politics jumped back into the mix and to give buyers and sellers something else to think about. So many want to move, and so many need to move. Will they be able to put the latest noise behind them? Some will, and perhaps further interest rate stimulus this will give buyers the push they need to engage in the market. And with a greater number of listings coming back on, the predictions of more sales in 2025 may just come to fruition. 

Here’s a summary of the numbers:

Greater Vancouver: Total Units Sold in January were 1,552 - down from 1,765 (12%) in December, down from 2,181 (29%) in November, down from 2,632 (41%) in October, up from 1,427 (9%) in January 2024, up from 1,030 (51%) in January 2023; Active Listings were at 11,494 at month end compared to 8,633 at that time last year (up 33%) and 10,948 at the end of December (up 5%); the 5,664 New Listings in January were up 226% compared to December 2024, up 50% compared to November, up 2% compared to October, up 46% compared to January 2024, up 67% compared to January 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 7 month’s supply from 6 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 27% compared to 102% in December 2024, 37% in January 2024, and 30% in January 2023. 

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.1% and in the last 6 months down 2.1%.

Vancouver Westside: Total Units Sold in January were 255 - down from 307 (17%) in December, down from 383 (35%) in November, down from 472 (46%) in October, up from 245 (4%) in January 2024, up from 194 (31%) in January 2023; Active Listings were at 2,548 at month end compared to 1,963 at that time last year (up 30%) and 2,396 at the end of December (up 6%); the 1,173 New Listings in January were up 254% compared to December 2024, up 65% compared to November, up 3% compared to October, up 38% compared to January 2024, up 63% compared to January 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 10 month’s supply from 8 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 22% compared to 93% in December 2024, 29% in January 2024, and 27% in January 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.1% and in the last 6 months down 2.3%. 

Vancouver East Side: Total Units Sold in January were 158 - down from 198 (20%) in December, down from 268 (41%) in November, down from 282 (44%) in October, down from 164 (4%) in January 2024, up from 118 (34%) in January 2023; Active Listings were at 1,198 at month end compared to 990 at that time last year (up 21%) and 1,151 at the end of December (up 4%); the 651 New Listings in January were up 252% compared to December 2024, up 36% compared to November, up 6% compared to October, up 29% compared to January 2024, up 81% compared to January 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 8 month’s supply from 6 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 24% compared to 107% in December 2024, 33% in January 2024, and 33% in January 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.2% and in the last 6 months down 0.7%. 

North Vancouver: Total Units Sold in January were 148 - up from 138 (7%) in December, down from 173 (14%) in November, down from 224 (34%) in October, up from 117 (26%) in January 2024, up from 82 (80%) in January 2023; Active Listings were at 596 at month end compared to 414 at that time last year (up 44%) and 532 at the end of December (up 12%); the 429 New Listings in January were up 309% compared to December 2024, up 66% compared to November, down 13% compared to October, up 58% compared to January 2024, up 86% compared to January 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 4 month’s supply (seller’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 34% compared to 131% in December 2024, 43% in January 2024, and 35% in January 2023. 

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 2.0% and in the last 6 months down 2.7%. 

West Vancouver: Total Units Sold in January were 30 - down from 39 (23%) in December, down from 45 (37%) in November, down from 59 (49%) in October, up from 23 (30%) in January 2024, up from 28 (7%) in January 2023; Active Listings were at 541 at month end compared to 483 at that time last year (up 12%) and 546 at the end of December (down 1%); the 197 New Listings in January were up 152% compared to December 2024, up 64% compared to November, down 8% compared to October, up 9% compared to January 2024, up 55% compared to January 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 18 month’s supply from 14 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 15% compared to 50% in December 2024, 13% in January 2024, and 22% in January 2023. 

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 3.3% but in the last 6 months down 4.9%. 

Richmond: Total Units Sold in January were 206 - down from 235 (12%) in December, down from 234 (12%) in November, down from 290 (29%) in October, up from 161 (28%) in January 2024, up from 120 (72%) in January 2023; Active Listings were at 1,319 at month end compared to 1,014 at that time last year (up 19%) and 1,351 at the end of December (down 2%); the 613 New Listings in January were up 214% compared to December 2024, up 31% compared to November, up 4% compared to October, up 49% compared to January 2024, up 51% compared to January 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 6 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 34% compared to 121% in December 2024, 39% in January 2024, and 29% in January 2023. 

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.1% and in the last 6 months down 1.8%. 

Burnaby East: Total Units Sold in January were 17 - down from 21 (19%) in December, down from 38 (55%) in November, down from 25 (32%) in October, the same as January 2024, up from 9 (89%) in January 2023; Active Listings were at 135 at month end compared to 77 at that time last year (up 75%) and 116 at the end of December (up 16%); the 85 New Listings in January were up 254% compared to December 2024, up 52% compared to November, up 23% compared to October, up 70% compared to January 2024, up 93% compared to January 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 8 month’s supply from 6 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 20% compared to 46% in December 2024, 34% in January 2024, and 20% in January 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is flat and in the last 6 months down 2.4%. 

Burnaby North: Total Units Sold in January were 104 - down from 130 (20%) in December, down from 145 (28%) in November, down from 168 (38%) in October, up from 88 (18%) in January 2024, up from 63 (65%) in January 2023; Active Listings were at 649 at month end compared to 387 at that time last year (up 68%) and 595 at the end of December (up 9%); the 351 New Listings in January were up 154% compared to December 2024, up 34% compared to November, up 19% compared to October, up 90% compared to January 2024, up 74% compared to January 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 6 month’s supply from 5 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 30% compared to 94% in December 2024, 48% in January 2024, and 31% in January 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.7% and in the last 6 months down 2.5%. 

Burnaby South: Total Units Sold in January were 59 - down from 97 (39%) in December, down from 134 (56%) in November, down from 166 (64%) in October, down from 102 (42%) in January 2024, up from 54 (9%) in January 2023; Active Listings were at 500 at month end compared to 398 at that time last year (up 26%) and 493 at the end of December (up 1%); the 248 New Listings in January were up 195% compared to December 2024, up 49% compared to November, down 13% compared to October, up 16% compared to January 2024, up 53% compared to January 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 8 month’s supply from 5 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 24% compared to 115% in December 2024, 48% in January 2024, and 33% in January 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.1% and in the last 6 months down 1.8%. 

New Westminster: Total Units Sold in January were 61 - down from 96 (36%) in December, down from 93 (34%) in November, down from 120 (49%) in October, up from 54 (13%) in January 2024, up from 40 (53%) in January 2023; Active Listings were at 404 at month end compared to 242 at that time last year (up 67%) and 360 at the end of December (up 12%); the 229 New Listings in January were up 242% compared to December 2024, down 10% compared to November, down 5% compared to October, up 71% compared to January 2024, up 116% compared to January 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 7 month’s supply from 4 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 27% compared to 143% in December 2024, 40% in January 2024, and 38% in January 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is flat and in the last 6 months down 0.1%. 

Coquitlam: Total Units Sold in January were 155 - up from 128 (21%) in December, down from 172 (10%) in November, down from 246 (37%) in October, up from 112 (38%) in January 2024, up from 73 (112%) in January 2023; Active Listings were at 917 at month end compared to 521 at that time last year (up 76%) and 867 at the end of December (up 12%); the 491 New Listings in January were up 217% compared to December 2024, up 56% compared to November, up 5% compared to October, up 71% compared to January 2024, up 87% compared to January 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 6 month’s supply from 6 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 32% compared to 83% in December 2024, 39% in January 2024, and 28% in January 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.1% and in the last 6 months down 3.1%. 

Port Moody: Total Units Sold in January were 32 - up from 29 (10%) in December, down from 63 (49%) in November, down from 66 (52%) in October, up from 31 (3%) in January 2024, up from 23 (39%) in January 2023; Active Listings were at 184 at month end compared to 122 at that time last year (up 51%) and 155 at the end of December (up 19%); the 110 New Listings in January were up 307% compared to December 2024, up 38% compared to November, down 25% compared to October, up 96% compared to January 2024, up 7% compared to January 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 6 month’s supply from 5 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 29% compared to 107% in December 2024, 55% in January 2024, and 22% in January 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.7% and in the last 6 months down 4.5%. 

Port Coquitlam: Total Units Sold in January were 65 - up from 51 (27%) in December, down from 76 (14%) in November, down from 77 (16%) in October, up from 43 (51%) in January 2024, up from 34 (91%) in January 2023; Active Listings were at 236 at month end compared to 155 at that time last year (up 52%) and 237 at the end of December (down 0.5%); the 149 New Listings in January were up 198% compared to December 2024, up 37% compared to November, up 1% compared to October, up 104% compared to January 2024, up 91% compared to January 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 4 month’s supply from 5 (seller’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 44% compared to 102% in December 2024, 59% in January 2024, and 44% in January 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.9% and in the last 6 months down 1.3%. 

Pitt Meadows: Total Units Sold in January were 13 - down from 28 (54%) in December, down from 30 (57%) in November, down from 32 (59%) in October, down from 20 (35%) in January 2024, down from 15 (13%) in January 2023; Active Listings were at 75 at month end compared to 57 at that time last year (up 31%) and 68 at the end of December (up 10%); the 42 New Listings in January were up 282% compared to December 2024, up 0% compared to November, down 26% compared to October, up 10% compared to January 2024, up 11% compared to January 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 6 month’s supply from 3 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 30% compared to 254% in December 2024, 52% in January 2024, and 39% in January 2023.   

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.9% and in the last 6 months down 2.3%.

Maple Ridge: Total Units Sold in January were 95 - down from 112 (15%) in December, down from 116 (18%) in November, down from 143 (34%) in October, down from 106 (10%) in January 2024, up from 65 (46%) in January 2023; Active Listings were at 663 at month end compared to 563 at that time last year (up 17%) and 611 at the end of December (up 9%); the 360 New Listings in January were up 300% compared to December 2024, up 64% compared to November, up 14% compared to October, up 38% compared to January 2024, up 67% compared to January 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 7 month’s supply from 5 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 26% compared to 124% in December 2024, 40% in January 2024, and 30% in January 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.4% and in the last 6 months down 1.9%. 

Ladner: Total Units Sold in January were 17 - up from 14 (21%) in December, down from 33 (48%) in November, down from 31 (45%) in October, down from 21 (19%) in January 2024, up from 16 (6%) in January 2023; Active Listings were at 134 at month end compared to 83 at that time last year (up 61%) and 117 at the end of December (up 15%); the 78 New Listings in January were up 420% compared to December 2024, up 77% compared to November, up 28% compared to October, up 70% compared to January 2024, up 81% compared to January 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 8 month’s supply (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 22% compared to 93% in December 2024, 46% in January 2024, and 37% in January 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.2% and in the last 6 months down 0.1%. 

Tsawwassen: Total Units Sold in January were 26 - up from 21 (24%) in December, the same as November, down from 36 (28%) in October, up from 24 (8%) in January 2024, up from 20 (30%) in January 2023; Active Listings were at 216 at month end compared to 139 at that time last year (up 55%) and 181 at the end of December (up 19%); the 107 New Listings in January were up 328% compared to December 2024, up 143% compared to November, up 38% compared to October, up 110% compared to January 2024, up 88% compared to January 2023. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 8 month’s supply from 9 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 24% compared to 84% in December 2024, 47% in January 2024, and 35% in January 2023.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.2% and in the last 6 months down 0.7%. 

Fraser Valley: Sales in January were down 15%, compared to December and were down 13% from January 2024. New listings were up 177% from December and up 49% from January 2024.The average price was down 5% month-over-month and is up 0.1% year-over-year. Active listings were up 8% to 6,214 from 5,746 last month and up 37% from January 2024 which was at 4,527. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 8 months from 7 months (buyer’s market conditions).

Month-over-month, the house price index flat and in the last 6 months down 3.5%. 

Highlights of Dexter’s December 2024 report

• Sales in December up 31% year-over-year

• Was December the last of the jumbo cuts by the Bank of Canada?

• Quarter 4 sales in Greater Vancouver were up 30% to 2023

• Townhomes continue to be too few and far between for buyers

It’s a new year, but one with the anticipation of continued interest rate reductions. The Bank of Canada meets again on January 29th following their rate cut of 50 points in December and with a month of political and economic headwinds to come, the 25-point drop that’s currently expected could see more swings than the Vancouver Canuck’s season so far. Unfortunately, the new year also brought a new round of legislation for British Columbia property owners to navigate. On January 1st, the provincial government’s flipping tax came into effect. Anyone who sells a property within one year of purchasing, starting January 1st for any sales, could be taxed 20% on any profits with that tax declining in the second year to zero. This is in addition to the federal tax that came into effect in 2023 which taxed any profits as income for properties sold within one year. This new provincial tax targets not just resales but presales and the assignment of them as well. Certain life event exemptions may apply. It remains to be seen whether the provincial government will double the Speculation and Vacancy Tax in 2025 on properties as promised during the election. Just a few things for buyers and sellers to navigate this year.

There were 1,765 properties sold in Greater Vancouver in December after, 2,181 properties sold in November, 2,632 properties sold in October, and 1,852 sold in September. Fourth quarter sales in Greater Vancouver were 30% higher than the fourth quarter of 2023 and 36% higher than the fourth quarter of 2022. Some areas around Metro Vancouver experienced a greater number of sales in December than in November – Richmond and New Westminster, while Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge and Aldergrove saw sales in December right near the totals for November. With the Bank of Canada rates coming down, buyer activity increased. The Bank of Canada’s final rate announcement for 2024 producing another jumbo rate cut of 50 points, pushed some buyers to jump back into the market last month. This buyer reengagement trend is likely to continue as January comes out of the holiday season mode. The question is how active will buyers be as we venture into a year with economic and political uncertainty still ahead. That was supposed to be a 2024 problem but with the U.S. Government change and a federal election in Canada (at some point), politics could play a role in real estate and the economy.

Sales in December were a 31% increase from the 1,345 properties sold last year and a 35% increase from the 1,303 sales in December 2022. As interest rates likely come down further, albeit at a slower pace in 2025, buyers won’t face the same spectre of obtaining mortgages at much higher rates then they experienced in the last two years. That led to more activity last fall compared to the last few years and as the spring market approaches, it will have an impact on how the real estate market plays out this year. There is more optimism and opportunity in the real estate market, especially with new mortgage rules that took effect in December allowing for presale buyers to amortize their mortgage over 30 years and increasing the threshold for insured mortgages to $1.5M. The provincial flipping tax, that started on January 1st, may keep some sellers on the sidelines as they wait out the 2-year period. And for those buyers looking to purchase a property and renovate, they may think twice. Not great for those other buyers who would prefer purchasing a renovated property.

Greater Vancouver sales in December were 12% below the 10-year average after November sales were 13% below the 10-year average and October sales were 5% below the 10-year average – all of which was far better than September and August where total sales were 26% below the 10-year average. For a December that is typically the slowest month of the year for real estate activity, there was a surprising amount this year. Just ask some REALTORS® that had offers come in on New Year’s Eve. 

Overall, total sales for the year were 26,560 in Greater Vancouver. This was slightly ahead of 2023 when 26,249 homes sold but still less than the 29,227 sales in 2022. Although 2022 saw 65% of the year’s total sales in the first 6 months prior to the start of rate hikes that year. In 2023, 55% of total sales were in the first half of the year while 2024 was more balanced with 52% of total sales in the first half. This showed that momentum in the market was picking up as the second half of the year moved on. 

In Greater Vancouver due to the holiday season, the number of new listings declined in December. There were 1,737 new listings in December, which were down 54% compared to November but up 35% compared to the 1,303 new listings in December of last year. Sellers and buyers were far more active than we’ve seen in the last 3 years for the month of December. And with 1,300 listings having expired at the end of December and others taking their properties off the market over the holidays, some will come back on in January and February as market conditions continue to improve. The total number of new listings in 2024 came in at 60,386 which was up significantly from the 50,883 in 2023 and the 55,028 in 2022. This was still fewer than 2021 when 63,711 new listings came out due to that year having one of the most active years on record for real estate sales. 

The number of new listings in December were right at the 10-year average after November was 5% above the 10-year average, October 20% above the 10-year average and September at 16% above. So, while we did see more listing activity in 2024, we saw that wane as the year went on. As the inventory of homes crept up through the year, some sellers were not keen to adjust prices to meet the expectations of buyers and the reality of more competition. The wait until 2025 and lower rates may have entered the minds of some sellers as the fall market moved on. Buyers certainly hope to see more listings come on in 2025 to give more buying choice with these lower interest rates. 

There were 10,948 active listings in Greater Vancouver at month end, compared to 13,245 at the end of November. After several listings expired at the end of December and others came off through the month of December, January started with just over 9,600 active listings. This was 23% above the total active listing count at the start of 2024. While above last year, that difference had grown to 46% year-over-year in May 2024. While buyers had more choice through 2024, that choice diminished as the year went on. Will we see it grow again in 2025? Perhaps not to the same level but more choice would lead to more transactions and keep price growth limited.  

Months of supply overall stayed steady at 6 in Greater Vancouver. The detached market in Greater Vancouver was the same at 8 months supply compared to November while townhomes remained at 4 months just below the condo market at 5 months – bordering on a seller’s market while townhomes are firmly entrenched in a seller’s market. North Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, New Westminster, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Abbotsford and Cloverdale range from 2 to 3 months supply – Pitt Meadows with one month supply. 

Townhome sales in December in the region were up 55% compared to December last year, showing what was on buyers’ shopping list for this holiday season. Detached homes saw a 31% increase in sales year-over-year while condos were up 23%. The condo inventory is up 30% year-over year, while townhomes are up 23% and detached homes are up 20%. There is more opportunity in the condo market for buyers, some areas more so than others. A good opportunity for first time buyers and investors and why it’s important to understand each market. 

Signs are pointing to an improved real estate market in 2025. More transactions will occur, and prices will be impacted by the number of property listings. Who is more active in 2025 will direct where prices go – more buyers than sellers then we’ll see more pressure on prices. There is pent up demand in the market, and arguably pent up supply. But with many new home developments on hold or not viable in current market conditions, supply in the next 2 to 5 years will continue to be a challenge. Rental prices are declining, in part due to the supply of new rental buildings being built and economic conditions making it challenging for renters. It’s been a while since landlords have had to compete for tenants, and with a decrease in federal immigration targets, that could continue. The story of 2025 is yet to be written, but like the previous years in this decade, it is bound to be an interesting one again.

Here’s a summary of the numbers:

Greater Vancouver: Total Units Sold in December were 1,765 - down from 2,181 (19%) in November, down from 2,632 (33%) in October, up from 1,345 (31%) in December 2023, up from 1,303 (35%) in December 2022, down from 2,737 (36%) in December 2021, down from 3,157 (18%) in December 2020, and down from 2,046 (14%) in December 2019; Active Listings were at 10,948 at month end compared to 8,802 at that time last year (up 24%) and 13,245 at the end of November (down 17%); the 1,737 New Listings in December were down 54% compared to November 2024, up 28% compared to December 2023, up 40% compared to December 2022, down 13% compared to December 2021, down 30% compared to December 2020, and up 4% compared to December 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 6 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 102% compared to 58% in November 2024, 99% in December 2023, and 105% in December 2022. 

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.1% and in the last 6 months up 0.5%.

Vancouver Westside: Total Units Sold in December were 307 - down from 383 (20%) in November, down from 472 (35%) in October, up from 235 (31%) in December 2023, up from 244 (26%) in December 2022, down from 468 (34%) in December 2021, down from 486 (37%) in December 2020, and up from 190 (62%) in December 2019; Active Listings were at 2,396 at month end compared to 1,998 at that time last year (up 20%) and 2,856 at the end of November (down 16%); the 331 New Listings in December were down 53% compared to November 2024, up 34% compared to December 2023, up 36% compared to December 2022, down 17% compared to December 2021, down 22% compared to December 2020, and up 28% compared to December 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 8 month’s supply from 7 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 92% compared to 54% in November 2024, 95% in December 2023, and 100% in December 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.3% and in the last 6 months down 3.1%. 

Vancouver East Side: Total Units Sold in December were 198 - down from 268 (26%) in November, down from 282 (30%) in October, up from 148 (34%) in December 2023, up from 122 (62%) in December 2022, down from 295 (33%) in December 2021, down from 348 (43%) in December 2020, and down from 208 (5%) in December 2019; Active Listings were at 1,151 at month end compared to 977 at that time last year (up 18%) and 1,407 at the end of November (down 18%); the 185 New Listings in December were down 61% compared to November 2024, up 25% compared to December 2023, up 28% compared to December 2022, down 14% compared to December 2021, down 31% compared to December 2020, and up 15% compared to December 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 6 month’s supply from 5 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 107% compared to 56% in November 2024, 100% in December 2023, and 85% in December 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up down 0.1% and in the last 6 months down 2.1%. 

North Vancouver: Total Units Sold in December were 138 - down from 173 (20%) in November, down from 224 (38%) in October, up from 106 (30%) in December 2023, up from 107 (29%) in December 2022, down from 195 (29%) in December 2021, down from 250 (45%) in December 2020, and down from 155 (11%) in December 2019; Active Listings were at 532 at month end compared to 392 at that time last year (up 61%) and 716 at the end of November (down 12%); the 105 New Listings in December were down 59% compared to November 2024, up 5% compared to December 2023, up 30% compared to December 2022, down 12% compared to December 2021, down 36% compared to December 2020, and down 5% compared to December 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 4 month’s supply (seller’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 131% compared to 67% in November 2024, 106% in December 2023, and 132% in December 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.5% and in the last 6 months down 5.5%. 

West Vancouver: Total Units Sold in December were 39 - down from 45 (13%) in November, down from 59 (34%) in October, down from 41 (5%) in December 2023, down from 40 (2%) in December 2022, down from 62 (37%) in December 2021, down from 82 (52%) in December 2020, and down from 46 (15%) in December 2019; Active Listings were at 546 at month end compared to 487 at that time last year (up 12%) and 645 at the end of November (down 15%); the 78 New Listings in December were down 35% compared to November 2024, up 44% compared to December 2023, up 66% compared to December 2022, up 56% compared to December 2021, up 16% compared to December 2020, and up 30% compared to December 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 14 month’s supply (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 50% compared to 38% in November 2024, 76% in December 2023, and 85% in December 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 2.4% but in the last 6 months down 2.9%. 

Richmond: Total Units Sold in December were 235 - up from 234 (0.5%) in November, down from 290 (19%) in October, up from 169 (39%) in December 2023, up from 171 (37%) in December 2022, down from 387 (39%) in December 2021, down from 343 (31%) in December 2020, and down from 281 (16%) in December 2019; Active Listings were at 1,351 at month end compared to 1,043 at that time last year (up 30%) and 1,584 at the end of November (down 15%); the 195 New Listings in December were down 58% compared to November 2024, up 20% compared to December 2023, up 13% compared to December 2022, down 29% compared to December 2021, down 36% compared to December 2020, and down 24% compared to December 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 6 month’s supply from 7 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 120% compared to 50% in November 2024, 104% in December 2023, and 99% in December 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.1% and in the last 6 months down 2.6%. 

Burnaby East: Total Units Sold in December were 21 - down from 38 (45%) in November, down from 25 (16%) in October, up from 18 (17%) in December 2023, up from 12 (75%) in December 2022, down from 32 (34%) in December 2021, down from 41 (49%) in December 2020, and up from 17 (24%) in December 2019; Active Listings were at 116 at month end compared to 75 at that time last year (up 55%) and 144 at the end of November (down 19%); the 24 New Listings in December were down 57% compared to November 2024, up 100% compared to December 2023, up 71% compared to December 2022, up 9% compared to December 2021, down 26% compared to December 2020, and up 20% compared to December 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 6 month’s supply from 4 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 87% compared to 68% in November 2024, 150% in December 2023, and 86% in December 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.6% and in the last 6 months down 3.1%. 

Burnaby North: Total Units Sold in December were 130 - down from 145 (10%) in November, down from 168 (14%) in October, up from 91 (43%) in December 2023, up from 78 (67%) in December 2022, down from 157 (17%) in December 2021, down from 171 (24%) in December 2020, and up from 113 (15%) in December 2019; Active Listings were at 595 at month end compared to 417 at that time last year (up 43%) and 729 at the end of November (down 18%); the 138 New Listings in December were down 47% compared to November 2024, up 77% compared to December 2023, up 97% compared to December 2022, up 14% compared to December 2021, down 16% compared to December 2020, and up 97% compared to December 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 5 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 94% compared to 55% in November 2024, 117% in December 2023, and 111% in December 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.2% and in the last 6 months down 3.5%. 

Burnaby South: Total Units Sold in December were 97 - down from 134 (28%) in November, down from 166 (42%) in October, up from 79 (23%) in December 2023, up from 94 (3%) in December 2022, down from 186 (48%) in December 2021, down from 148 (34%) in December 2020, and down from 132 (27%) in December 2019; Active Listings were at 493 at month end compared to 395 at that time last year (up 25%) and 597 at the end of November (down 17%); the 84 New Listings in December were down 46% compared to November 2024, up 12% compared to December 2023, up 42% compared to December 2022, down 38% compared to December 2021, down 42% compared to December 2020, and up 8% compared to December 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 5 month’s supply from 4 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 115% compared to 80% in November 2024, 105% in December 2023, and 159% in December 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.2% and in the last 6 months down 2.2%. 

New Westminster: Total Units Sold in December were 96 - up from 93 (3%) in November, down from 120 (20%) in October, up from 46 (109%) in December 2023, up from 53 (81%) in December 2022, down from 139 (31%) in December 2021, down from 151 (36%) in December 2020, and up from 77 (25%) in December 2019; Active Listings were at 360 at month end compared to 240 at that time last year (up 50%) and 464 at the end of November (down 22%); the 67 New Listings in December were down 62% compared to November 2024, up 72% compared to December 2023, up 131% compared to December 2022, down 21% compared to December 2021, down 28% compared to December 2020, and up 31% compared to December 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 4 month’s supply from 5 (seller’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 143% compared to 53% in November 2024, 118% in December 2023, and 183% in December 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 1.1% and in the last 6 months down 0.5%. 

Coquitlam: Total Units Sold in December were 128 - down from 172 (26%) in November, down from 246 (48%) in October, up from 119 (8%) in December 2023, up from 81 (58%) in December 2022, down from 216 (41%) in December 2021, down from 309 (59%) in December 2020, and down from 197 (35%) in December 2019; Active Listings were at 867 at month end compared to 527 at that time last year (up 65%) and 1,027 at the end of November (down 16%); the 155 New Listings in December were down 51% compared to November 2024, up 80% compared to December 2023, up 104% compared to December 2022, up 1% compared to December 2021, down 27% compared to December 2020, and up 31% compared to December 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 7 month’s supply from 6 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 82% compared to 55% in November 2024, 138% in December 2023, and 107% in December 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.7% and in the last 6 months down 3.5%. 

Port Moody: Total Units Sold in December were 29 - down from 63 (54%) in November, down from 66 (56%) in October, up from 25 (16%) in December 2023, up from 41 (29%) in December 2022, down from 52 (44%) in December 2021, down from 78 (63%) in December 2020, and down from 37 (22%) in December 2019; Active Listings were at 155 at month end compared to 128 at that time last year (up 21%) and 212 at the end of November (down 27%); the 27 New Listings in December were down 66% compared to November 2024, down 16% compared to December 2023, down 36% compared to December 2022, down 31% compared to December 2021, down 47% compared to December 2020, and down 4% compared to December 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 5 month’s supply from 3 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 107% compared to 79% in November 2024, 78% in December 2023, and 98% in December 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.2% and in the last 6 months down 3.1%. 

Port Coquitlam: Total Units Sold in December were 51 - down from 76 (33%) in November, down from 77 (34%) in October, up from 36 (42%) in December 2023, up from 37 (38%) in December 2022, down from 107 (52%) in December 2021, down from 105 (51%) in December 2020, and down from 84 (39%) in December 2019; Active Listings were at 237 at month end compared to 154 at that time last year (up 54%) and 285 at the end of November (down 17%); the 50 New Listings in December were down 54% compared to November 2024, up 28% compared to December 2023, up 14% compared to December 2022, down 24% compared to December 2021, down 51% compared to December 2020, and down 14% compared to December 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 5 month’s supply from 4 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 102% compared to 70% in November 2024, 92% in December 2023, and 84% in December 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.4% and in the last 6 months down 2.1%. 

Pitt Meadows: Total Units Sold in December were 28 - down from 30 (7%) in November, down from 32 (12%) in October, up from 19 (47%) in December 2023, up from 23 (21%) in December 2022, down from 33 (15%) in December 2021, up from 26 (8%) in December 2020, and up from 27 (4%) in December 2019; Active Listings were at 68 at month end compared to 59 at that time last year (up 15%) and 105 at the end of November (down 35%); the 11 New Listings in December were down 74% compared to November 2024, down 21% compared to December 2023, down 8% compared to December 2022, down 61% compared to December 2021, down 45% compared to December 2020, and down 15% compared to December 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 6 month’s supply from 4 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 254% compared to 71% in November 2024, 135% in December 2023, and 191% in December 2022.  

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.3% and in the last 6 months down 0.4%.

Maple Ridge: Total Units Sold in December were 112 - down from 116 (3%) in November, down from 143 (22%) in October, up from 100 (12%) in December 2023, up from 78 (44%) in December 2022, down from 159 (30%) in December 2021, down from 214 (48%) in December 2020, and down from 130 (14%) in December 2019; Active Listings were at 611 at month end compared to 579 at that time last year (up 5%) and 765 at the end of November (down 20%); the 90 New Listings in December were down 59% compared to November 2024, down 11% compared to December 2023, up 38% compared to December 2022, down 17% compared to December 2021, down 45% compared to December 2020, and down 14% compared to December 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 5 month’s supply from 7 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 124% compared to 52% in November 2024, 98% in December 2023, and 120% in December 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.4% and in the last 6 months down 1.8%. 

Ladner: Total Units Sold in December were 14 - down from 33 (58%) in November, down from 31 (6%) in October, up from 12 (17%) in December 2023, up from 9 (56%) in December 2022, down from 21 (33%) in December 2021, down from 34 (59%) in December 2020, and down from 20 (30%) in December 2019; Active Listings were at 117 at month end compared to 86 at that time last year (up 36%) and 135 at the end of November (down 13%); the 15 New Listings in December were down 66% compared to November 2024, up 7% compared to December 2023, up 7% compared to December 2022, up 25% compared to December 2021, down 50% compared to December 2020, and down 50% compared to December 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 8 month’s supply from 4 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 93% compared to 75% in November 2024, 86% in December 2023, and 64% in December 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.4% and in the last 6 months down 0.7%. 

Tsawwassen: Total Units Sold in December were 21 - down from 26 (19%) in November, down from 36 (42%) in October, the same as December 2023, down from 23 (9%) in December 2022, down from 43 (51%) in December 2021, down from 74 (72%) in December 2020, and down from 26 (19%) in December 2019; Active Listings were at 181 at month end compared to 152 at that time last year (up 19%) and 204 at the end of November (down 11%); the 25 New Listings in December were down 43% compared to November 2024, up 39% compared to December 2023, up 25% compared to December 2022, up 25% compared to December 2021, down 42% compared to December 2020, and up 32% compared to December 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 9 month’s supply from 8 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 84% compared to 59% in November 2024, 117% in December 2023, and 115% in December 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.3% and in the last 6 months down 2.1%. 

Fraser Valley: Sales in December were down 14.6%, compared to November and were up 20% from December 2023. New listings were down 48% from November and up 41.4% from December 2023.The average price was up 3% month-over-month and is up 10.3% year-over-year. Active listings were down 27.1% to 5,392 from 7,400 last month and up 20.5% from November 2023 which was at 4,476. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 6 months from 7 months (balanced market conditions).

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.5% and in the last 6 months down 3.7%. 

Highlights of Dexter’s November 2024 report

• Time for the Bank of Canada to cut rates again

• Seasonal slowdown in sales and listings

• Sales in November outpaced November 2022 and 2023

• Sellers not giving up on the idea of being able to make a move

As the year winds down, the mantra continues – keep on cutting your rate Bank of Canada! With a 50-point cut in the Bank of Canada’s key lending rate in the rearview mirror, it’s time to look ahead to repeating that at the next policy meeting on December 11th. With a stagnant economy as indicated by low inflation, poor jobs numbers and a lagging GDP, the only gift to give Canadians this month is lower borrowing costs. The federal government didn’t help that cause by introducing a “GST Holiday” for two months effective December 14th which included alcoholic drinks, prepared foods, toys – and video games and Christmas trees. That along with a promised $250 cheque to annual income earners below $150,000 may only muddy the water on where inflation could go. Lower interest rates would serve Canadians far better in the long run than a cheaper Christmas tree!

There were 2,181 properties sold in Greater Vancouver in November, after 2,632 properties sold in October, 1,852 sold in September, 1,903 sold in August. Total sales in November were higher than the months of November over the last two years when elevated interest rates kept buyers on the sidelines. October was the peak of the fall market and even with the decline in interest rates, the second half of 2024 will slightly lag the first half for the number of homes sold. Surprising in some ways given lower rates should bring more buyers to the table, but likely a sign that spring markets tend to attract more activity, and this will likely mean the trajectory of the spring market in 2025 will be at higher pace compared to 2024. With the Bank of Canada’s final rate announcement for 2024 on December 11, this could set the stage for a bump in sales as 2025 begins. And with changes in mortgage rules that will help first time buyers and those that require insured mortgages, there’s a reason to be optimistic about the real estate market next year. And even more optimism for buyers that have more listings to choose from compared to previous years.

Sales in November were a 28% increase from the 1,702 properties sold last year and a 34% increase from the 1,625 sales in November 2022. There is more optimism in the market compared to where we were the last two years. Activity in the last few weeks of November waned slightly, perhaps due to economic uncertainty following the U.S. Elections and hints that interest rates may not come down as fast due to potential policy changes from the U.S. While November almost always lags October in sales totals, there was a slight sense of buyer and seller hesitation as the month came to an end. It appears that both seller and buyer activity tailed off as the month ended. But this may be short lived once we get into 2025. We may also be seeing the effect of buyers waiting for mortgage rule changes to take effect in December allowing for presale buyers to amortize their mortgage over 30 years and increasing the threshold for insured mortgages to $1.5M. 

Sales in November were 13% below the 10-year average, while in October sales were 5% below the 10-year average, although still a significant improvement over the months prior where September sales were 26% below the 10-year average, August 26% below the 10-year average, July at 18% below the 10-year average and June at 24% below the 10-year average. The change in November was partly a seasonal adjustment but more indicative of a tumultuous November of elections, rhetoric and interest rate guessing. Overall, total sales for the year will be close to the number we saw in 2023, mostly likely slightly above. Not an all time low for Greater Vancouver by any stretch, but a sign that after almost three years, people will be on the move in the next few years. 

In Greater Vancouver the number of new listings declined in November, largely due to seasonality. While higher than the last two years for the month of November, the total new listings in November were below 2020 and 2021. Many sellers were not giving up on the idea of being able to make a move and while some came to the market with the intention to sell, some sellers are still positioning themselves at prices above where buyers are willing to pay. We’ll see a number of those listings come off as we finish the year. With 3,784 new listings in November, this was a 31% decline from the number of new listings in October and a 10% increase from the number of new listings that came out in November 2023. This after seeing October 2024 generate 17% more new listings than October 2023. 

The number of new listings in November were only 5% above the 10-year average after October was 20% above the 10-year average and September was 16% above. Sellers tend to be more reluctant to come on the market as we move through the final months of the year, but this November seemed to show a greater reluctance compared to the previous 7 months. With 1 month left in the year, there will be close to 60,000 new listings in Greater Vancouver for the year though. This is well above the 50,883 new listings that came out in 2023. Will this trend continue in 2025? Buyers certainly hope for that as they take advantage of lower interest rates. There may be upward pressure on home prices if we don’t see a similar pace in new listings when we move into 2025. 

New listing activity won’t be helped by government legislation like the Federal Flipping tax, which came into effect in January 2023, and the provincial Flipping Tax which will start on January 1st, 2025. Both will restrict some listings from coming to market as sellers choose to hold onto properties. And with Statistics Canada showing the effects for properties being sold within one year having a minimal impact on the market, such policies are likely to create more confusion in a real estate market that is already overregulated with policy. According to a Financial Times article from December 2, 2024 “It turns out just a little over three per cent of residential properties sold in B.C. in 2021 were owned for less than a year before being resold. Not only is the prevalence of “flipped” sales low, but the economic profits generated by such transactions were negligible, suggesting that flippers are not walking away with exorbitant ill-gotten wealth.” Makes you wonder why such policies are necessary and how this will impact buyers who would prefer to purchase a property that has been renovated so they don’t have to. Transactions needlessly taken out of the market.

There were 13,245 active listings in Greater Vancouver at month end, compared to 14,477 at the end of October. With active listings reaching 14,932 in September, the decline will continue for the remainder of the year with total active listings finishing around 10,500 at the end of 2024 and start 2025. Active listings are only up 21% year over year after being up 46% year-over-year at the end of May.

Months of supply overall stayed steady at 6 in Greater Vancouver. The detached market in Greater Vancouver is up to 8 months supply from 7 while townhomes stayed in the 4’s, inching closer to 3 (technically a seller’s market) and condos increased to 5 months supply from 4.5. The missing middle continues to be a challenge for buyers to get into due to limited product. And with housing starts on the decline, that will continue in the years to come. If you find the townhome you like, don’t wait to buy as prices for those types of homes will increase in the coming years. Last month townhomes and condos were sitting at 30% and 29% above last years’ active listing counts, this month they are at 22% and 24% respectively above last year’s active listings total. Meanwhile detached homes are at 19% above last year compared to October at 20% above the levels at that time in 2023. 

Real estate sales in Metro Vancouver keep ebbing back and forth from average to below average. October showed a greater promise to get to an average market, with November falling back a little. With some push from a drop in the Bank of Canada rate this month, and less political distraction it’s entirely possible that the number of sales will push above the average in 2025 when pent up demand finally breaks free of the hesitation we’ve seen.  

Here’s a summary of the numbers:

Greater Vancouver: Total Units Sold in November were 2,181 – down from 2,632 (17%) in October, up from 1,852 (18%) in September, up from 1,702 (28%) in November 2023, up from 1,625 (34%) in November 2022, down from 3,492 (38%) in November 2021, down from 3,131 (30%) in November 2020, and down from 2,546 (14%) in November 2019; Active Listings were at 13,245 at month end compared to 10,931 at that time last year (up 21%) and 14,477 at the end of October (down 9%); the 3,784 New Listings in November were down 31% compared to October 2024, up 10% compared to November 2023, up 20% compared to November 2022, down 6% compared to November 2021, down 9% compared to November 2020, and up 23% compared to November 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 6 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 57% compared to 47% in October 2024, 49% in November 2023, and 52% in November 2022. 

Month-over-month, the house price index is flat and in the last 6 months down 3.3%.

Vancouver Westside: Total Units Sold in November were 383 – down from 472 (21%) in October, up from 312 (23%) in September, up from 315 (22%) in November 2023, up from 306 (25%) in November 2022, down from 647 (41%) in November 2021, down from 470 (19%) in November 2020, and down from 406 (6%) in November 2019; Active Listings were at 2856 at month end compared to 2,432 at that time last year (up 17%) and 3,106 at the end of October (down 8%); the 710 New Listings in November were down 38% compared to October 2024, up 5% compared to November 2023, down 6% compared to November 2022, down 18% compared to November 2021, down 11% compared to November 2020, and up 25% compared to November 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 7 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 53% compared to 41% in October 2024, 47% in November 2023, and 41% in November 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 1.1% and in the last 6 months down 2.3%. 

Vancouver East Side: Total Units Sold in November were 268 – down from 282 (5%) in October, up from 211 (27%) in September, up from 175 (53%) in November 2023, up from 167 (60%) in November 2022, down from 385 (30%) in November 2021, down from 364 (26%) in November 2020, and down from 310 (14%) in November 2019; Active Listings were at 1,407 at month end compared to 1,238 at that time last year (up 14%) and 1,512 at the end of October (down 7%); the 478 New Listings in November were down 22% compared to October 2024, up 17% compared to November 2023, up 44% compared to November 2022, down 6% compared to November 2021, the same compared to November 2020, and up 41% compared to November 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 5 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 56% compared to 46% in October 2024, 43% in November 2023, and 50% in November 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up down 0.7% and in the last 6 months down 1.6%. 

North Vancouver: Total Units Sold in November were 173 – down from 224 (23%) in October, up from 144 (20%) in September, up from 157 (10%) in November 2023, up from 149 (16%) in November 2022, down from 247 (30%) in November 2021, down from 264 (34%) in November 2020, and down from 217 (20%) in November 2019; Active Listings were at 716 at month end compared to 560 at that time last year (up 28%) and 848 at the end of October (down 16%); the 259 New Listings in November were down 47% compared to October 2024, down 3% compared to November 2023, down 0.5% compared to November 2022, down 32% compared to November 2021, down 23% compared to November 2020, and up 14% compared to November 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 4 month’s supply (seller’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 66% compared to 46% in October 2024, 59% in November 2023, and 57% in November 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.6% and in the last 6 months down 5.6%. 

West Vancouver: Total Units Sold in November were 45 – down from 59 (24%) in October, the same in September, down from 48 (6%) in November 2023, up from 28 (61%) in November 2022, down from 81 (44%) in November 2021, down from 90 (50%) in November 2020, and down from 66 (32%) in November 2019; Active Listings were at 645 at month end compared to 593 at that time last year (up 9%) and 707 at the end of October (down 9%); the 120 New Listings in November were down 44% compared to October 2024, down 15% compared to November 2023, up 6% compared to November 2022, up 3% compared to November 2021, up 6% compared to November 2020, and up 3% compared to November 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 14 month’s supply from 12 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 37% compared to 28% in October 2024, 34% in November 2023, and 25% in November 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.4% but in the last 6 months down 5.5%. 

Richmond: Total Units Sold in November were 234 – down from 290 (19%) in October, up from 197 (19%) in September, up from 179 (31%) in November 2023, up from 210 (11%) in November 2022, down from 481 (51%) in November 2021, down from 335 (30%) in November 2020, and down from 273 (14%) in November 2019; Active Listings were at 1,584 at month end compared to 1,258 at that time last year (up 26%) and 1,657 at the end of October (down 4%); the 469 New Listings in November were down 20% compared to October 2024, up 16% compared to November 2023, up 57% compared to November 2022, down 8% compared to November 2021, down 10% compared to November 2020, and up 22% compared to November 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 7 month’s supply from 6 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 49% compared to 49% in October 2024, 44% in November 2023, and 70% in November 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.2% and in the last 6 months down 4.2%. 

Burnaby East: Total Units Sold in November were 38 – up from 25 (52%) in October, up from 29 (31%) in September, up from 13 (192%) in November 2023, up from 14 (171%) in November 2022, up from 33 (15%) in November 2021, up from 37 (3%) in November 2020, and up from 33 (15%) in November 2019; Active Listings were at 144 at month end compared to 93 at that time last year (up 55%) and 158 at the end of October (down 9%); the 56 New Listings in November were down 19% compared to October 2024, up 87% compared to November 2023, up 51% compared to November 2022, up 44% compared to November 2021, down 47% compared to November 2020, and up 51% compared to November 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 4 month’s supply from 6 (seller’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 67% compared to 36% in October 2024, 43% in November 2023, and 38% in November 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.4% and in the last 6 months down 4.6%. 

Burnaby North: Total Units Sold in November were 145 – down from 168 (14%) in October, up from 122 (19%) in September, up from 119 (22%) in November 2023, up from 92 (58%) in November 2022, down from 185 (22%) in November 2021, up from 156 (7%) in November 2020, and up from 137 (6%) in November 2019; Active Listings were at 729 at month end compared to 549 at that time last year (up 33%) and 791 at the end of October (down 8%); the 262 New Listings in November were down 11% compared to October 2024, up 40% compared to November 2023, up 63% compared to November 2022, up 20% compared to November 2021, up 6% compared to November 2020, and up 98% compared to November 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 5 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 55% compared to 57% in October 2024, 64% in November 2023, and 57% in November 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.4% and in the last 6 months down 3.0%. 

Burnaby South: Total Units Sold in November were 134 – down from 166 (19%) in October, up from 114 (18%) in September, up from 83 (61%) in November 2023, up from 118 (14%) in November 2022, down from 225 (40%) in November 2021, down from 159 (18%) in November 2020, and down from 167 (20%) in November 2019; Active Listings were at 597 at month end compared to 487 at that time last year (up 23%) and 675 at the end of October (down 12%); the 167 New Listings in November were down 41% compared to October 2024, up 1% compared to November 2023, down 4% compared to November 2022, down 25% compared to November 2021, down 18% compared to November 2020, and down 4% compared to November 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 4 month’s supply (seller’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 80% compared to 58% in October 2024, 50% in November 2023, and 68% in November 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.1% and in the last 6 months down 3.3%. 

New Westminster: Total Units Sold in November were 93 – down from 120 (22%) in October, up from 73 (27%) in September, up from 65 (43%) in November 2023, up from 65 (43%) in November 2022, down from 177 (47%) in November 2021, down from 137 (32%) in November 2020, and down from 123 (24%) in November 2019; Active Listings were at 464 at month end compared to 302 at that time last year (up 54%) and 480 at the end of October (down 3%); the 176 New Listings in November were down 31% compared to October 2024, up 34% compared to November 2023, up 38% compared to November 2022, down 2% compared to November 2021, up 5% compared to November 2020, and up 81% compared to November 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 5 month’s supply from 4 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 52% compared to 47% in October 2024, 50% in November 2023, and 51% in November 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.9% and in the last 6 months down 3.5%. 

Coquitlam: Total Units Sold in November were 172 – down from 246 (30%) in October, up from 155 (11%) in September, up from 159 (8%) in November 2023, up from 134 (28%) in November 2022, down from 289 (40%) in November 2021, down from 260 (34%) in November 2020, and down from 210 (18%) in November 2019; Active Listings were at 1,027 at month end compared to 721 at that time last year (up 42%) and 1,102 at the end of October (down 7%); the 314 New Listings in November were down 33% compared to October 2024, up 8% compared to November 2023, up 27% compared to November 2022, down 3% compared to November 2021, down 16% compared to November 2020, and up 45% compared to November 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 6 month’s supply from 4 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 54% compared to 53% in October 2024, 55% in November 2023, and 54% in November 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.2% and in the last 6 months down 5.1%. 

Port Moody: Total Units Sold in November were 63 – down from 66 (5%) in October, up from 61 (3%) in September, up from 40 (58%) in November 2023, up from 33 (91%) in November 2022, up from 61 (3%) in November 2021, down from 67 (6%) in November 2020, and up from 43 (47%) in November 2019; Active Listings were at 212 at month end compared to 166 at that time last year (up 28%) and 253 at the end of October (down 16%); the 80 New Listings in November were down 45% compared to October 2024, down 7% compared to November 2023, down 9% compared to November 2022, up 10% compared to November 2021, down 6% compared to November 2020, and up 67% compared to November 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 3 month’s supply from 4 (seller’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 78% compared to 45% in October 2024, 47% in November 2023, and 38% in November 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.4% and in the last 6 months down 3.6%. 

Port Coquitlam: Total Units Sold in November were 76 – down from 77 (1%) in October, up from 52 (46%) in September, up from 55 (38%) in November 2023, up from 39 (95%) in November 2022, down from 127 (40%) in November 2021, down from 102 (25%) in November 2020, and down from 90 (16%) in November 2019; Active Listings were at 285 at month end compared to 183 at that time last year (up 56%) and 328 at the end of October (down 13%); the 109 New Listings in November were down 26% compared to October 2024, up 21% compared to November 2023, up 20% compared to November 2022, down 4% compared to November 2021, down 8% compared to November 2020, and down 11% compared to November 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 4 month’s supply (seller’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 69% compared to 52% in October 2024, 61% in November 2023, and 43% in November 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 1.0% and in the last 6 months down 3.2%. 

Pitt Meadows: Total Units Sold in November were 30 – down from 32 (6%) in October, up from 24 (25%) in September, up from 21 (42%) in November 2023, up from 22 (36%) in November 2022, down from 32 (6%) in November 2021, down from 46 (35%) in November 2020, and up from 24 (25%) in November 2019; Active Listings were at 105 at month end compared to 83 at that time last year (up 26%) and 121 at the end of October (down 13%); the 42 New Listings in November were down 26% compared to October 2024, up 7% compared to November 2023, up 50% compared to November 2022, down 5% compared to November 2021, up 11% compared to November 2020, and up 121% compared to November 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 4 month’s supply (seller’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 71% compared to 56% in October 2024, 53% in November 2023, and 78% in November 2022 

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.8% and in the last 6 months down 0.7%.

Maple Ridge: Total Units Sold in November were 116 – down from 143 (19%) in October, up from 114 (2%) in September, up from 103 (13%) in November 2023, up from 94 (23%) in November 2022, down from 198 (41%) in November 2021, down from 176 (34%) in November 2020, and down from 169 (31%) in November 2019; Active Listings were at 765 at month end compared to 718 at that time last year (up 6%) and 848 at the end of October (down 10%); the 219 New Listings in November were down 31% compared to October 2024, up 9% compared to November 2023, up 15% compared to November 2022, up 0.5% compared to November 2021, up 7% compared to November 2020, and up 2% compared to November 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 7 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 52% compared to 45% in October 2024, 51% in November 2023, and 49% in November 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.6% and in the last 6 months down 2.5%. 

Ladner: Total Units Sold in November were 33 – up from 31 (6%) in October, up from 22 (50%) in September, up from 21 (57%) in November 2023, up from 16 (106%) in November 2022, down from 41 (20%) in November 2021, down from 47 (30%) in November 2020, and down from 42 (21%) in November 2019; Active Listings were at 135 at month end compared to 104 at that time last year (up 30%) and 142 at the end of October (down 5%); the 44 New Listings in November were down 28% compared to October 2024, up 69% compared to November 2023, up 91% compared to November 2022, up 10% compared to November 2021, up 16% compared to November 2020, and down 14% compared to November 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 4 month’s supply from 5 (seller’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 75% compared to 51% in October 2024, 81% in November 2023, and 70% in November 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.0% and in the last 6 months down 1.9%. 

Tsawwassen: Total Units Sold in November were 26 – down from 36 (28%) in October, down from 34 (24%) in September, up from 20 (30%) in November 2023, down from 31 (16%) in November 2022, down from 52 (50%) in November 2021, down from 55 (53%) in November 2020, and down from 36 (28%) in November 2019; Active Listings were at 204 at month end compared to 180 at that time last year (up 13%) and 223 at the end of October (down 9%); the 44 New Listings in November were down 45% compared to October 2024, down 2% compared to November 2023, up 47% compared to November 2022, down 10% compared to November 2021, down 43% compared to November 2020, and the same compared to November 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 8 month’s supply from 6 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 59% compared to 45% in October 2024, 44% in November 2023, and 103% in November 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 2.5% and in the last 6 months down 4.5%. 

Fraser Valley: Sales in November were down 14.6%, compared to October and were up 27.5% from November 2023. New listings were down 25.9% from October and up 16.6% from November 2023.The average price was up 0.7% month-over-month and is up 2.7% year-over-year. Active listings were down 7.7% to 8,125 from 8,799 last month and up 29.9% from November 2023 which was at 6,254. Month’s supply of total residential listings is the same at 7 months (balanced market conditions).

“Buying and selling activity is typically quiet at this time of year,” said Jeff Chadha, Chair of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. “But it’s worth noting that November 2024 sales are higher than they’ve been compared to the past two Novembers – a sign that overall activity is picking up in the Fraser Valley and with it, growing buyer confidence.” 

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.3% and in the last 6 months 3.7%. 

Highlights of Dexter’s October 2024 report

• Sales transactions jump in October 

• New listings for the month of October second highest since 1991

• 50-point rate cut by the Bank of Canada – more to come!

• Listing absorption rates spike 

After a September of promises, seems the only one that was delivered was that of more sales in the real estate market. This on the heels of a jumbo interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada. Although jumbo is a subjective term. A 50-basis point reduction could probably be called minimal, with a 75-point cut more warranted given current economic conditions. With the Canadian economy flat, inflation well below target and jobs numbers less than ideal, it’s more like the Bank of Canada bunted instead of swinging their bat! And now with the provincial election in British Columbia seemingly settled, will it be four more years of an NDP government promising more housing on policy that that continues to bunt instead of swinging for the fence? Or will we be back to another election sooner rather than later? Perhaps October was a sign that some buyers are tired of waiting and decided to jump back into the market despite all this political noise. 

We continue to see a distraction coming from the United States with their Presidential Election today and their Federal Bank’s rate decision in the days after. The U.S. has some catching up to do with Canada in terms of interest rate cuts and as a result we’ve seen the Canadian Dollar drop to lows last seen in 2020. With the U.S. Economy performing better than Canada, it’s unclear how much the U.S. will cut their rater in 2024. This could mean a lower Canadian Dollar as rates continue to come down in Canada with the Bank of Canada potentially dropping by another half percent in December and again in January. Economic headwinds may continue to be a distraction.

There were 2,632 properties sold in Greater Vancouver in October, after 1,852 sold in September, 1,903 sold in August, 2,333 properties sold in July, and 2,418 sold in June. This was the highest number of sales since May. Will October be the peak of the fall market? Based on seeing a greater percentage of sales occurring in the first half of October, November will likely see less activity. But that is typically the case. Given the half percent interest rate drop by the Bank of Canada in late October, anything is possible though. The only time in the last 30 years we’ve seen November outperform October has been in periods coming out of a slow market cycle. Anecdotally, there was a tone of greater buyer engagement after the October 23rd rate announcement, some properties that had been sitting were getting activity and even offers, and with another Bank of Canada meeting on December 11th, this trend of buyers engaging is likely to continue, especially with another “jumbo” rate drop in December likely.

Sales in October were a 32% increase from the 1,996 properties sold last year and a 37% increase from sales in October 2022. This after 5 successive months of year-over-year declines for sales totals in Greater Vancouver. This month-over-month increase in sales is the highest we have seen for the month of October going back 30 years and the highest increase for a month since early 2022 coming out of 2021. Something was different this October for buyers and that could be the signal that sales activity is swinging back after a period of below average sales. With new mortgage rules coming into effect in December that will allow buyers of presales to increase their amortization period to 30 years and an increase of the threshold for insured mortgages to $1.5M for first time buyers, this could add more demand into the new year. We’ve said it before and this could be true projecting into 2025, buy now or compete later.

Sales in October were 5% below the 10-year average, a significant improvement over the last few months where September was 26% below the 10-year average, August sales 26% below the 10-year average, July at 18% below the 10-year average and June at 24% below the 10-year average. This was not just a seasonal adjustment. October sales showed a recognizable improvement in market activity. While April and May sales in 2024 were slightly higher, October’s promise seems to be a better sign of the market to come. 

In Greater Vancouver the number of new listings in October declined from September but were the highest for the month of October since 2020 and the second highest for the month of October going back to 1991. Sellers are still participating in the market although some of those listings may be properties taken off and relisted at a lower price as sellers adjust to market activity and buyer patience. With 5,577 new listings in October, this was a 10% decline from the number of new listings in September and a 17% increase from the number of new listings that came out in October 2023. Listings will help provide opportunities for buyers who will engage in the market through the remainder of 2024 and those savvy buyers will look to take advantage of any opportunities that exist. 

The number of new listings in October were 20% above the 10-year average after September was 16% above, August 1.5% below, July 12% above, and June 2% above the 10-year average. With 2 months left in the year, the total new listings for the year are already ahead of 2023 and will finish with more than 60,000 in Greater Vancouver.  This will likely be the second highest annual amount in the last 10 years on the heels of 63,711 in 2021. While on the high side, it is still not high as 1992 to 1996 where the number of new listings in those years averaged 63,452. But as a percentage of total housing stock, there are far few homeowners listing their properties for sale compared to 30 years ago. And with the 2-year ant-flipping tax of 20% being introduced by the B.C. NDP in January 2025 (retroactive to the previous two years), this will lead to less homes being listed. And if you are hoping to buy a home someone has renovated so you don’t have to, there will be less opportunity for that starting in January. 

There were 14,477 active listings in Greater Vancouver at month end, compared to 14,932 at the end of September. After being up 46% year-over-year at the end of May, currently there are 25% more active listings year-over-year, a drop from being at 31% at the end of September. And with several listings expiring on October 31, the total number of active listings at the start of November dropped to 14,104. Even with the higher levels of new listings, Greater Vancouver still didn’t hit 15,000 total actives and hasn’t seen that number since 2019. Looking back, between 1995 and 2000 total active listings were above 15,000 for that period. This was like the stretch of 2010 through 2014 where most months saw over 15,000 active listings in Greater Vancouver. As the year finishes, total active listings will continue to decrease and may finish below 10,000.

Months of supply dropped in Greater Vancouver in all markets and segments. Overall, the detached market in Greater Vancouver is down to 7 months supply from 11 while townhomes dropped to 4 months from 6 (technically a seller’s market) condos dropped to 4.5 months from 7. Not surprising that as mortgage rates decline, activity in the multifamily segment increases. Increased sales in all areas and types of homes in October brought inventories down and with the higher sales created more competition amongst buyers for new listings as well as those active on the market. Townhomes and condos are sitting at 30% and 29% above last years’ active listing counts while detached homes are only 20% above the levels at this time in 2023. 

October showed a significant improvement in sales activity, which is above what is seasonally typical. Driven by the townhome market, the missing middle continues to be the most difficult to get into for buyers. One month doesn’t make a trend but with continued interest rate reductions, it’s highly probable that activity in real estate will continue to improve. How much so is very much dependent on economic headwinds that are ahead, not to mention political distractions that will continue. 

Here’s a summary of the numbers:

Greater Vancouver: Total Units Sold in October were 2,632 – up from 1,852 (42%) in September, up from 1,903 (38%) in August, up from 1,996 (32%) in October 2023, up from 1,923 (37%) in October 2022, down from 3,545 (26%) in October 2021, down from 3,787 (30%) in October 2020, and down from 2,892 (9%) in October 2019; Active Listings were at 14,477 at month end compared to 11,599 at that time last year (up 25%) and 14,932 at the end of September (down 3%); the 5,577 New Listings in October were down 10% compared to September 2024, up 17% compared to October 2023, up 36% compared to October 2022, up 35% compared to October 2021, down 2% compared to October 2020, and up 33% compared to October 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 6 month’s supply from 8 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 47% compared to 30% in September 2024, 42% in October 2023, and 47% in October 2022. 

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.6% and in the last 6 months down 2.8%.

Vancouver Westside: Total Units Sold in October were 472 – up from 312 (51%) in September, up from 337 (40%) in August, up from 352 (34%) in October 2023, up from 342 (38%) in October 2022, down from 595 (21%) in October 2021, down from 547 (14%) in October 2020, and down from 506 (7%) in October 2019; Active Listings were at 3,106 at month end compared to 2,629 at that time last year (up 18%) and 3,174 at the end of September (down 2%); the 1,138 New Listings in October were down 13% compared to September 2024, up 14% compared to October 2023, up 32% compared to October 2022, up 17% compared to October 2021, down 3% compared to October 2020, and up 39% compared to October 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 7 month’s supply from 10 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 41% compared to 24% in September 2024, 35% in October 2023, and 40% in October 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.5% and in the last 6 months down 3.5%. 

Vancouver East Side: Total Units Sold in October were 282 – up from 211 (34%) in September, up from 193 (46%) in August, up from 231 (22%) in October 2023, up from 194 (45%) in October 2022, down from 394 (28%) in October 2021, down from 392 (28%) in October 2020, and down from 316 (11%) in October 2019; Active Listings were at 1,512 at month end compared to 1,265 at that time last year (up 20%) and 1,529 at the end of September (down 1%); the 613 New Listings in October were down 21% compared to September 2024, up 8% compared to October 2023, up 40% compared to October 2022, up 28% compared to October 2021, down 11% compared to October 2020, and up 6% compared to October 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 5 month’s supply from 7 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 46% compared to 27% in September 2024, 41% in October 2023, and 44% in October 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.8% and in the last 6 months down 0.6%. 

North Vancouver: Total Units Sold in October were 224 – up from 144 (55%) in September, up from 145 (54%) in August, up from 194 (15%) in October 2023, up from 195 (15%) in October 2022, down from 263 (15%) in October 2021, down from 334 (33%) in October 2020, and down from 260 (14%) in October 2019; Active Listings were at 848 at month end compared to 627 at that time last year (up 35%) and 856 at the end of September (down 1%); the 492 New Listings in October were down 9% compared to September 2024, up 32% compared to October 2023, up 42% compared to October 2022, up 66% compared to October 2021, up 9% compared to October 2020, and up 43% compared to October 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 4 month’s supply from 6 (seller’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 46% compared to 27% in September 2024, 52% in October 2023, and 56% in October 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.0% and in the last 6 months down 4.8%. 

West Vancouver: Total Units Sold in October were 59 – up from 45 (31%) in September, up from 57 (4%) in August, up from 53 (11%) in October 2023, up from 47 (25%) in October 2022, down from 90 (34%) in October 2021, down from 104 (43%) in October 2020, and down from 66 (11%) in October 2019; Active Listings were at 707 at month end compared to 609 at that time last year (up 16%) and 724 at the end of September (down 2%); the 213 New Listings in October were down 10% compared to September 2024, up 27% compared to October 2023, up 25% compared to October 2022, up 27% compared to October 2021, up 3% compared to October 2020, and down 7% compared to October 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 12 month’s supply from 16 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 28% compared to 19% in September 2024, 32% in October 2023, and 27% in October 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.5% but in the last 6 months down 3.0%. 

Richmond: Total Units Sold in October were 290 – up from 197 (47%) in September, up from 191 (52%) in August, up from 217 (34%) in October 2023, up from 243 (19%) in October 2022, down from 479 (39%) in October 2021, down from 384 (24%) in October 2020, and down from 345 (16%) in October 2019; Active Listings were at 1,657 at month end compared to 1,268 at that time last year (up 31%) and 1,736 at the end of September (down 5%); the 588 New Listings in October were down 7% compared to September 2024, up 22% compared to October 2023, up 29% compared to October 2022, up 9% compared to October 2021, down 6% compared to October 2020, and up 16% compared to October 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 6 month’s supply from 9 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 49% compared to 31% in September 2024, 45% in October 2023, and 53% in October 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.4% and in the last 6 months down 3.7%. 

Burnaby East: Total Units Sold in October were 25 – down from 29 (14%) in September, the same as August, up from 21 (19%) in October 2023, up from 22 (14%) in October 2022, down from 44 (43%) in October 2021, down from 50 (50%) in October 2020, and down from 26 (4%) in October 2019; Active Listings were at 158 at month end compared to 105 at that time last year (up 50%) and 148 at the end of September (down 7%); the 69 New Listings in October were up 3% compared to September 2024, up 44% compared to October 2023, up 97% compared to October 2022, up 109% compared to October 2021, up 11% compared to October 2020, and up 33% compared to October 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 6 month’s supply from 5 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 36% compared to 43% in September 2024, 44% in October 2023, and 63% in October 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is flat% and in the last 6 months down 2.2%. 

Burnaby North: Total Units Sold in October were 168 – up from 122 (38%) in September, up from 145 (16%) in August, up from 137 (23%) in October 2023, up from 96 (75%) in October 2022, down from 191 (12%) in October 2021, down from 170 (1%) in October 2020, and up from 166 (1%) in October 2019; Active Listings were at 791 at month end compared to 598 at that time last year (up 39%) and 839 at the end of September (down 6%); the 294 New Listings in October were down 13% compared to September 2024, up 1% compared to October 2023, up 46% compared to October 2022, up 56% compared to October 2021, up 4% compared to October 2020, and up 42% compared to October 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 5 month’s supply from 7 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 57% compared to 36% in September 2024, 47% in October 2023, and 48% in October 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.4% and in the last 6 months down 2.6%. 

Burnaby South: Total Units Sold in October were 166 – up from 114 (46%) in September, up from 112 (48%) in August, up from 120 (38%) in October 2023, up from 122 (36%) in October 2022, down from 228 (27%) in October 2021, down from 178 (7%) in October 2020, and up from 157 (6%) in October 2019; Active Listings were at 675 at month end compared to 515 at that time last year (up 31%) and 694 at the end of September (down 3%); the 285 New Listings in October were down 14% compared to September 2024, up 26% compared to October 2023, up 17% compared to October 2022, up 24% compared to October 2021, down 6% compared to October 2020, and up 23% compared to October 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 6 month’s supply from 8 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 47% compared to 30% in September 2024, 42% in October 2023, and 47% in October 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 1.6% and in the last 6 months down 2.9%. 

New Westminster: Total Units Sold in October were 120 – up from 73 (64%) in September, up from 79 (52%) in August, up from 81 (48%) in October 2023, up from 71 (69%) in October 2022, down from 166 (28%) in October 2021, down from 168 (29%) in October 2020, and down from 136 (12%) in October 2019; Active Listings were at 480 at month end compared to 305 at that time last year (up 57%) and 468 at the end of September (up 3%); the 255 New Listings in October were up 5% compared to September 2024, up 68% compared to October 2023, up 75% compared to October 2022, up 47% compared to October 2021, down 6% compared to October 2020, and up 59% compared to October 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 4 month’s supply from 6 (seller’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 47% compared to 30% in September 2024, 53% in October 2023, and 49% in October 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 2.1% and in the last 6 months down 2.3%. 

Coquitlam: Total Units Sold in October were 246 – up from 155 (59%) in September, up from 171 (44%) in August, up from 167 (47%) in October 2023, up from 196 (26%) in October 2022, down from 303 (19%) in October 2021, down from 356 (31%) in October 2020, and down from 254 (3%) in October 2019; Active Listings were at 1,102 at month end compared to 778 at that time last year (up 42%) and 1,146 at the end of September (down 4%); the 468 New Listings in October were down 9% compared to September 2024, up 15% compared to October 2023, up 38% compared to October 2022, up 70% compared to October 2021, up 3% compared to October 2020, and up 41% compared to October 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 4 month’s supply from 7 (seller’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 53% compared to 30% in September 2024, 41% in October 2023, and 58% in October 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.8% and in the last 6 months down 4.0%. 

Port Moody: Total Units Sold in October were 68 – up from 61 (11%) in September, up from 39 (74%) in August, up from 51 (33%) in October 2023, up from 44 (55%) in October 2022, down from 76 (11%) in October 2021, down from 92 (26%) in October 2020, and the same as October 2019; Active Listings were at 253 at month end compared to 170 at that time last year (up 49%) and 251 at the end of September (up 1%); the 146 New Listings in October were up 2% compared to September 2024, up 72% compared to October 2023, up 80% compared to October 2022, up 106% compared to October 2021, up 19% compared to October 2020, and up 78% compared to October 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 4 month’s supply (seller’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 45% compared to 43% in September 2024, 60% in October 2023, and 54% in October 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 3.1% and in the last 6 months down 2.2%. 

Port Coquitlam: Total Units Sold in October were 77 – up from 52 (48%) in September, up from 56 (38%) in August, up from 54 (43%) in October 2023, up from 62 (24%) in October 2022, down from 120 (36%) in October 2021, down from 122 (37%) in October 2020, and down from 107 (28%) in October 2019; Active Listings were at 328 at month end compared to 201 at that time last year (up 63%) and 358 at the end of September (down 8%); the 148 New Listings in October were down 20% compared to September 2024, up 30% compared to October 2023, up 21% compared to October 2022, up 13% compared to October 2021, down 16% compared to October 2020, and up 16% compared to October 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 4 month’s supply from 7 (seller’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 52% compared to 28% in September 2024, 47% in October 2023, and 51% in October 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.8% and in the last 6 months down 2.2%. 

Pitt Meadows: Total Units Sold in October were 32 – up from 24 (33%) in September, up from 21 (52%) in August, up from 21 (52%) in October 2023, up from 21 (52%) in October 2022, down from 34 (6%) in October 2021, down from 39 (18%) in October 2020, and up from 31 (3%) in October 2019; Active Listings were at 121 at month end compared to 91 at that time last year (up 32%) and 125 at the end of September (down 3%); the 57 New Listings in October were down 19% compared to September 2024, up 21% compared to October 2023, up 39% compared to October 2022, up 78% compared to October 2021, up 16% compared to October 2020, and up 19% compared to October 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 4 month’s supply from 5 (seller’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 56% compared to 34% in September 2024, 44% in October 2023, and 51% in October 2022.  

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 3.6% and in the last 6 months down 0.7%.

Maple Ridge: Total Units Sold in October were 143 – up from 114 (25%) in September, up from 123 (16%) in August, up from 110 (30%) in October 2023, up from 99 (44%) in October 2022, down from 187 (24%) in October 2021, down from 293 (51%) in October 2020, and down from 180 (21%) in October 2019; Active Listings were at 848 at month end compared to 774 at that time last year (up 9%) and 887 at the end of September (down 4%); the 316 New Listings in October were down 8% compared to September 2024, down 4% compared to October 2023, up 37% compared to October 2022, up 85% compared to October 2021, up 9% compared to October 2020, and up 31% compared to October 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 8 month’s supply from 6 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 45% compared to 33% in September 2024, 33% in October 2023, and 42% in October 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is flat and in the last 6 months down 1.7%. 

Ladner: Total Units Sold in October were 31 – up from 22 (41%) in September, up from 25 (24%) in August, up from 24 (29%) in October 2023, up from 21 (48%) in October 2022, down from 38 (18%) in October 2021, down from 55 (44%) in October 2020, and up from 21 (48%) in October 2019; Active Listings were at 142 at month end compared to 119 at that time last year (up 19%) and 136 at the end of September (down 4%); the 61 New Listings in October were down 16% compared to September 2024, up 39% compared to October 2023, up 56% compared to October 2022, up 22% compared to October 2021, up 20% compared to October 2020, and down 8% compared to October 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 5 month’s supply from 6 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 51% compared to 30% in September 2024, 55% in October 2023, and 57% in October 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.8% and in the last 6 months down 1.0%. 

Tsawwassen: Total Units Sold in October were 36 – up from 34(6%) in September, up from 32 (13%) in August, up from 27 (33%) in October 2023, up from 28 (29%) in October 2022, down from 64 (56%) in October 2021, down from 76 (53%) in October 2020, and up from 32 (13%) in October 2019; Active Listings were at 223 at month end compared to 188 at that time last year (up 19%) and 215 at the end of September (up 4%); the 80 New Listings in October were the same as September 2024, up 7% compared to October 2023, up 29% compared to October 2022, up 40% compared to October 2021, down 6% compared to October 2020, and down 1% compared to October 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 6 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 45% compared to 43% in September 2024, 36% in October 2023, and 45% in October 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 3.1% and in the last 6 months down 7.4%. 

Fraser Valley: Sales in October were down 35.4%, compared to September and were up 37.1% from October 2023. New listings were down 4.7% from September and up 26.0% from October 2023.The average price was down 0.8% month-over-month and is up 2.3% year-over-year. Active listings were down 2.7% to 8,799 from 9,045 last month and up 33.7% from October 2023 which was at 6,580. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 7 month’s supply from 9 (balanced market conditions).

“After waiting it out on the sidelines for a number of months, buyers seem to be finally responding to the series of successive rate cuts by the Bank of Canada,” said Jeff Chadha, Chair of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. “Whether this is an indication of further sales trends, remains to be seen, especially as the feds eye a possible additional cut before year-end.” 

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 3.8% and in the last 6 months 3.5%. 

Highlights of Dexter’s September 2024 report

• Bank of Canada should cut its rate by 0.5% this month

• 5th straight month of declining sales in Metro Vancouver

• Highest number of Vancouver condo listings since 2012

• Buy now before everyone else does when the rates come down further

September 2024 brought on promises and more promises. The Bank of Canada dropped their interest rate for the third consecutive time and by the end of the month the U.S. went ahead with their first rate cut – jumping right in with a half point drop. We’re now expecting a half point drop by the Bank of Canada in October based on the latest economic data. And if that wasn’t enough, the province is heading to the polls later in October with promise after promise from the incumbent NDP government and challenging Conservatives. Is it any wonder that buyers are waiting to see what happens? That was the tone of buyers in September, all while sellers jumped back into the market with another rush of listings. 

For the third consecutive meeting the Bank of Canada has reduced its key interest rate by a quarter point in September, bringing down mortgage costs for homeowners with variable rate mortgages and lines of credit. While not overly expected, there was some thought that a half point reduction was in order. But what this does now is leave the remaining two meetings open to further reductions in the Bank of Canada’s rate as the economy and inflation numbers clearly indicate that stimulus is needed. Expect both countries to use the remainder of the year to reduce their rates, with Canada going from the current 4.25% to 3.5% or lower by the time 2025 begins.

Many buyers may be thinking that significant Bank of Canada rate cuts will lead to equivalent reductions in fixed rates. But that’s not going to happen. Fixed rates are based on bond yields and current yields have factored in the anticipated drops in the Bank of Canada’s rate. That’s the reason why fixed rates have come down more than 1.5% from their highs already. With economic growth and inflation in Canada lagging, it’s become more likely that the Bank of Canada will cut quicker and deeper than anticipated, so expect variable rate mortgage costs to drop more than fixed rate mortgage costs. That means buyers looking for fixed rate mortgages aren’t going to gain by waiting. With the highest inventory of properties available in the last 6 years, opportunities exist for buyers more so than ever.

There were 1,852 properties sold in Greater Vancouver in September, after 1,903 sold in August, 2,333 properties sold in July, and 2,418 sold in June. With the highest number of active listings available since mid-2019, buyers are still in a holding pattern. Given the path to a sub 3 Bank of Canada rate by some time next year, variable rate mortgages are the flavour of buyers. Taking advantage of the increase in choice will allow those buyers brave enough to buy now and ride the rate down to beat out the competition that will come next spring. 

Sales in September were a 4% decrease from the 1,903 properties sold last year, after a 17% decrease in August from the 2,296 properties sold in August 2023. September typically sees a tepid start to the fall market, so less sales in the month after August is not unusual. Will it take another rate cut to further entice more buyers into the market? While the federal government’s promise to extend amortizations for all buyers of presales to 30% and increase of the threshold for insured mortgages to $1.5M gives promise to buyers for easing the mortgage pain, this won’t come until December. Just what the market needs, another reason to wait and push more into the spring market. Buy now or compete later is the mantra of this fall market.  

Sales in September were 26% below the 10-year average, like August with sales 26% below the 10-year average after July was 18% below the 10-year average and June was 24% below the 10-year average. The fall market has some work to do to eclipse the spring market in terms of activity but what’s clear is that the longer demand holds off, the busier it will be come the spring. With the inventory of listings continuing to rise, buyers have choice and opportunity like they haven’t seen since 2019. 

In Greater Vancouver the number of new listings in September were the highest totals since May after dropping to a low in August. With 6,228 new listings in September, this was a 48% jump from what came on the market in August and an increase of 11% compared to September 2023. Sellers were certainly ready to get into the fall market, even if buyers were still reluctant.

The number of new listings in September were 16% above the 10-year average after August was 1.5% below the 10-year average, July 12% above the 10-year average, and June 2% above the 10-year average. With 3 months left in the year, the total new listings so far are almost at the total for 2023 and will likely be the second highest annual amount in the last 10 years. Even with this, prices had remained relatively flat but are trending lower in the last few months, albeit in the 1 to 3% range for declines. The increase in listings will help keep prices in check as demand enters back into the market at a greater rate over the next year. 

There were 14,932 active listings in Greater Vancouver at month end, compared to 13,812 at the end of August, 14,325 at the end of July and 14,180 at the end of June. After being up 46% year-over-year at the end of May, currently there are 31% more active listings year-over-year, a drop from being at 37% at the end of August. While we did see a significant jump in active listings after the month of September, we’re still not at the highs we saw in 2019, although for the month of September we’d have to go back to 2014 to see an active listing count this high for the month of September. Count on total active listings climbing above 15,000 in Greater Vancouver as we move through October before declining through the rest of year. 

Overall, the detached market in Greater Vancouver is up to 11 months supply from 10 while townhomes remained at 6 months supply and condos climbed to 7 months from 6. Condos have seen the biggest increase in listings with there being 39% active listings year-over-year, with detached at 24% above the same time last year. Detached sales activity has slowed more so though, putting many areas into strong buyer’s markets with over 10 months supply. Vancouver westside condos are at the highest number of active listings since 2012 and sitting with 10 months supply – likely a result of rental legislation and short-term rental rules making that type of property a less attractive investment. Move over to the east side though and sales are up compared to last month and last year with their only being 5 months supply. That’s what a $200,000 difference in average price will do. 

As we move through October, election rhetoric and interest rate relief will be a distraction for many buyers. Affordability will continue to be the word thrown around by the two main parties in B.C. when referencing housing, but with so many regulations put in place by the current government, supply suffers at the hands of so many restrictions. Even with the promise to build more, we are still left with the question of how that’s going to happen.

Here’s a summary of the numbers:

Greater Vancouver: Total Units Sold in September were 1,852 – down from 1,903 (3%) in August, down from 2,333 (21%) in July, down from 2,418 (23%) in June, down from 1,93 (4%) in September 2023, up from 1,701 (9%) in September 2022, down from 3,200 (42%) in September 2021, down from 3,741 (50%) in September 2020, and down from 2,363 (22%) in September 2019; Active Listings were at 14,932 at month end compared to 11,382 at that time last year (up 31%) and 13,812 at the end of August (up 8%); the 6,228 New Listings in September were up 48% compared to August 2024, up 14% compared to September 2023, up 43% compared to September 2022, up 17% compared to September 2021, down 6% compared to September 2020, and up 24% compared to September 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 8 month’s supply from 7 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 30% compared to 45% in August 2024, 35% in September 2023, and 39% in September 2022. 

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.4% and in the last 6 months down 1.6%.

Vancouver Westside: Total Units Sold in September were 312 – down from 337 (7%) in August, down from 416 (25%) in July, down from 470 (34%) in June, down from 338 (8%) in September 2023, up from 301 (4%) in September 2022, down from 567 (45%) in September 2021, down from 539 (42%) in September 2020, and down from 404 (23%) in September 2019; Active Listings were at 3,174 at month end compared to 2,558 at that time last year (up 24%) and 2,873 at the end of August (up 10%); the 1,302 New Listings in September were up 69% compared to August 2024, up 57% compared to September 2023, up 43% compared to September 2022, up 5% compared to September 2021, down 4% compared to September 2020, and up 31% compared to September 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 10 month’s supply from 9 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 24% compared to 44% in August 2024, 29% in September 2023, and 33% in September 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.2% and in the last 6 months up 0.4%. 

Vancouver East Side: Total Units Sold in September were 211 – up from 193 (9%) in August, down from 263 (20%) in July, down from 270 (22%) in June, up from 192 (10%) in September 2023, up from 178 (19%) in September 2022, down from 368 (43%) in September 2021, down from 443 (52%) in September 2020, and down from 293 (28%) in September 2019; Active Listings were at 1,529 at month end compared to 1,196 at that time last year (up 27%) and 1,407 at the end of August (up 8%); the 772 New Listings in September were up 67% compared to August 2024, up 22% compared to September 2023, up 71% compared to September 2022, up 22% compared to September 2021, down 7% compared to September 2020, and up 33% compared to September 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 7 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 28% compared to 42% in August 2024, 31% in September 2023, and 40% in September 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.3% and in the last 6 months down 0.4%. 

North Vancouver: Total Units Sold in September were 144 – down from 145 (1%) in August, down from 201 (28%) in July, down from 221 (35%) in June, down from 169 (15%) in September 2023, up from 128 (13%) in September 2022, down from 230 (37%) in September 2021, down from 328 (56%) in September 2020, and down from 166 (13%) in September 2019; Active Listings were at 856 at month end compared to 627 at that time last year (up 36%) and 675 at the end of August (up 27%); the 543 New Listings in September were up 102% compared to August 2024, up 13% compared to September 2023, up 35% compared to September 2022, up 29% compared to September 2021, down 8% compared to September 2020, and up 21% compared to September 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 6 month’s supply from 5 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 27% compared to 54% in August 2024, 35% in September 2023, and 32% in September 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 2.5% and in the last 6 months down 3.1%. 

West Vancouver: Total Units Sold in September were 45 – down from 57 (21%) in August, down from 59 (24%) in July, down from 75 (40%) in June, down from 53 (15%) in September 2023, up from 42 (7%) in September 2022, down from 71 (37%) in September 2021, down from 98 (54%) in September 2020, and down from 51 (12%) in September 2019; Active Listings were at 724 at month end compared to 626 at that time last year (up 31%) and 678 at the end of August (up 8%); the 237 New Listings in September were up 71% compared to August 2024, down 8% compared to September 2023, up 21% compared to September 2022, up 9% compared to September 2021, up 13% compared to September 2020, and up 1% compared to September 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 16 month’s supply from 12 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 19% compared to 42% in August 2024, 21% in September 2023, and 22% in September 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 3.0% but in the last 6 months down 2.8%. 

Richmond: Total Units Sold in September were 197 – up from 191 (3%) in August, down from 255 (23%) in July, down from 263 (25%) in June, down from 256 (23%) in September 2023, down from 210 (6%) in September 2022, down from 432 (54%) in September 2021, down from 415 (53%) in September 2020, and down from 283 (30%) in September 2019; Active Listings were at 1,736 at month end compared to 1,268 at that time last year (up 37%) and 1,632 at the end of August (up 6%); the 629 New Listings in September were up 16% compared to August 2024, up 4% compared to September 2023, up 35% compared to September 2022, up 0.5% compared to September 2021, down 10% compared to September 2020, and up 12% compared to September 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 9 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 31% compared to 35% in August 2024, 43% in September 2023, and 45% in September 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.2% and in the last 6 months down 2.5%. 

Burnaby East: Total Units Sold in September were 29 – up from 25 (16%) in August, down from 33 (12%) in July, up from 17 (71%) in June, up from 18 (61%) in September 2023, up from 17 (18%) in September 2022, down from 38 (24%) in September 2021, down from 41 (29%) in September 2020, and up from 22 (32%) in September 2019; Active Listings were at 148 at month end compared to 96 at that time last year (up 54%) and 140 at the end of August (up 6%); the 67 New Listings in September were up 37% compared to August 2024, up 37% compared to September 2023, up 148% compared to September 2022, up 37% compared to September 2021, up 22% compared to September 2020, and up 20% compared to September 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 5 month’s supply from 6 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 43% compared to 51% in August 2024, 37% in September 2023, and 63% in September 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.4% and in the last 6 months down 2.4%. 

Burnaby North: Total Units Sold in September were 122 – down from 145 (16%) in August, down from 137 (11%) in July, down from 172 (29%) in June, up from 113 (8%) in September 2023, up from 111 (10%) in September 2022, down from 189 (47%) in September 2021, down from 192 (36%) in September 2020, and down from 138 (6%) in September 2019; Active Listings were at 839 at month end compared to 561 at that time last year (up 49%) and 826 at the end of August (up 1%); the 339 New Listings in September were up 15% compared to August 2024, up 11% compared to September 2023, up 73% compared to September 2022, down 12% compared to September 2021, down 3% compared to September 2020, and up 34% compared to September 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 7 month’s supply from 6 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 36% compared to 49% in August 2024, 37% in September 2023, and 57% in September 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.5% and in the last 6 months down 2.1%. 

Burnaby South: Total Units Sold in September were 114 – up from 112 (2%) in August, down from 140 (19%) in July, down from 135 (16%) in June, down from 126 (10%) in September 2023, up from 96 (19%) in September 2022, down from 183 (38%) in September 2021, down from 173 (34%) in September 2020, and down from 119 (4%) in September 2019; Active Listings were at 694 at month end compared to 518 at that time last year (up 34%) and 634 at the end of August (up 9%); the 332 New Listings in September were up 49% compared to August 2024, up 18% compared to September 2023, up 53% compared to September 2022, up 16% compared to September 2021, down 8% compared to September 2020, and up 42% compared to September 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 6 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 35% compared to 51% in August 2024, 45% in September 2023, and 44% in September 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 3.4% and in the last 6 months down 4.3%. 

New Westminster: Total Units Sold in September were 73 – down from 79 (8%) in August, down from 98 (26%) in July, down from 108 (32%) in June, up from 72 (1%) in September 2023, up from 67 (9%) in September 2022, down from 131 (44%) in September 2021, down from 176 (59%) in September 2020, and down from 110 (34%) in September 2019; Active Listings were at 468 at month end compared to 298 at that time last year (up 57%) and 406 at the end of August (up 15%); the 242 New Listings in September were up 69% compared to August 2024, up 39% compared to September 2023, up 40% compared to September 2022, up 3% compared to September 2021, down 24% compared to September 2020, and up 11% compared to September 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 6 month’s supply from 5 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 30% compared to 56% in August 2024, 42% in September 2023, and 39% in September 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.6% and in the last 6 months down 0.3%. 

Coquitlam: Total Units Sold in September were 155 – down from 171 (9%) in August, down from 178 (13%) in July, down from 189 (18%) in June, down from 170 (9%) in September 2023, up from 142 (9%) in September 2022, down from 247 (37%) in September 2021, down from 307 (50%) in September 2020, and down from 213 (27%) in September 2019; Active Listings were at 1,146 at month end compared to 713 at that time last year (up 61%) and 1,052 at the end of August (up 9%); the 512 New Listings in September were up 22% compared to August 2024, up 15% compared to September 2023, up 58% compared to September 2022, up 43% compared to September 2021, the same as September 2020, and up 34% compared to September 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 7 month’s supply from 6 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 30% compared to 41% in August 2024, 38% in September 2023, and 44% in September 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.5% and in the last 6 months down 3.0%. 

Port Moody: Total Units Sold in September were 61 – up from 39 (56%) in August, up from 58 (5%) in July, up from 56 (9%) in June, up from 44 (39%) in September 2023, up from 53 (15%) in September 2022, down from 69 (12%) in September 2021, down from 88 (31%) in September 2020, and up from 49 (24%) in September 2019; Active Listings were at 251 at month end compared to 185 at that time last year (up 36%) and 243 at the end of August (up 3%); the 143 New Listings in September were up 59% compared to August 2024, up 38% compared to September 2023, up 61% compared to September 2022, up 46% compared to September 2021, down 14% compared to September 2020, and up 51% compared to September 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is down to 4 month’s supply from 6 (seller’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 43% compared to 43% in August 2024, 42% in September 2023, and 60% in September 2022

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.7% and in the last 6 months up 2.4%. 

Port Coquitlam: Total Units Sold in September were 52 – down from 56 (7%) in August, down from 66 (21%) in July, down from 62 (16%) in June, down from 65 (20%) in September 2023, up from 50 (4%) in September 2022, down from 97 (46%) in September 2021, down from 114 (54%) in September 2020, and down from 78 (33%) in September 2019; Active Listings were at 358 at month end compared to 191 at that time last year (up 87%) and 306 at the end of August (up 17%); the 186 New Listings in September were up 81% compared to August 2024, up 33% compared to September 2023, up 49% compared to September 2022, up 28% compared to September 2021, down 7% compared to September 2020, and up 28% compared to September 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 7 month’s supply from 5 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 28% compared to 55% in August 2024, 47% in September 2023, and 40% in September 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 2.1% and in the last 6 months down 1.6%. 

Pitt Meadows: Total Units Sold in September were 24 – up from 21 (14%) in August, down from 27 (11%) in July, down from 28 (14%) in June, the same as September 2023, up from 20 (20%) in September 2022, down from 41 (41%) in September 2021, down from 44 (45%) in September 2020, and down from 32 (25%) in September 2019; Active Listings were at 125 at month end compared to 94 at that time last year (up 32%) and 105 at the end of August (up 19%); the 70 New Listings in September were up 75% compared to August 2024, up 29% compared to September 2023, up 27% compared to September 2022, up 59% compared to September 2021, down 9% compared to September 2020, and up 19% compared to September 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 5 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 34% compared to 52% in August 2024, 44% in September 2023, and 36% in September 2022.  

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.5% and in the last 6 months down 3.1%.

Maple Ridge: Total Units Sold in September were 114 – down from 123 (7%) in August, down from 166 (31%) in July, down from 130 (12%) in June, up from 108 (6%) in September 2023, down from 115 (1%) in September 2022, down from 182 (37%) in September 2021, down from 267 (57%) in September 2020, and down from 157 (27%) in September 2019; Active Listings were at 887 at month end compared to 752 at that time last year (up 17%) and 855 at the end of August (up 4%); the 344 New Listings in September were up 24% compared to August 2024, down 4% compared to September 2023, up 22% compared to September 2022, up 50% compared to September 2021, up 14% compared to September 2020, and up 21% compared to September 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 8 month’s supply from 7 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 33% compared to 44% in August 2024, 30% in September 2023, and 40% in September 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.7% and in the last 6 months down 1.2%. 

Ladner: Total Units Sold in September were 22 – down from 25 (12%) in August, down from 31 (29%) in July, down from 27 (19%) in June, down from 26 (15%) in September 2023, up from 20 (10%) in September 2022, down from 38 (42%) in September 2021, down from 53 (58%) in September 2020, and down from 28 (21%) in September 2019; Active Listings were at 136 at month end compared to 117 at that time last year (up 16%) and 124 at the end of August (up 10%); the 73 New Listings in September were up 62% compared to August 2024, up 12% compared to September 2023, up 83% compared to September 2022, up 62% compared to September 2021, up 30% compared to September 2020, and up 33% compared to September 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 6 month’s supply from 5 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 30% compared to 56% in August 2024, 40% in September 2023, and 50% in September 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 1.0% and in the last 6 months up 1.6%. 

Tsawwassen: Total Units Sold in September were 34 – up from 32 (6%) in August, down from 45 (24%) in July, down from 44 (23%) in June, down from 42 (35%) in September 2023, up from 21 (62%) in September 2022, down from 57 (40%) in September 2021, down from 80 (57%) in September 2020, and up from 26 (31%) in September 2019; Active Listings were at 215 at month end compared to 174 at that time last year (up 23%) and 199 at the end of August (up 7%); the 80 New Listings in September were up 32% compared to August 2024, up 7% compared to September 2023, up 36% compared to September 2022, up 8% compared to September 2021, down 32% compared to September 2020, and the same as September 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 6 month’s supply (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 43% compared to 53% in August 2024, 57% in September 2023, and 36% in September 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 2.8% and in the last 6 months down 4.3%. 

Fraser Valley: Sales in September were down 8.0%, compared to August and were down 10.7% from September 2023. New listings were up 20.7% from August and up 17.2% from September 2023.The average price was down 2.3% month-over-month and is up 2.4% year-over-year. Active listings were up 4.9% to 9,045 from 8,626 last month and up 38.5% from September 2023 which was at 6,532. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 9 month’s supply from 8 (buyer’s market conditions).

“With three rate cuts already and more expected before the end of the year, buyers are watching the market closely to time their purchasing decisions,” said Jeff Chadha, Chair of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. “The current conditions should favour buyers, particularly in the detached market, however until we start to see some movement in asking prices, properties will continue to sit on the market for extended periods as both buyers and sellers await the next rate announcement.” 

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1% and in the last 6 months 3%. 

Highlights of Dexter’s August 2024 report

• Detached home sales in August down 18% to July

• Active listing counts declined except for Richmond, Coquitlam and Port Moody

• Lowest number of monthly sales since January

• Buyers ready for more interest rate cuts

August 2024 was the month of taking a break! With sales and listing activity down, it felt like most were enjoying the weather and holiday time before September rolled around. After a thrust of listings over the last 5 months, there was a significant decline for August that left fewer homes on the market as we move into the fall market.

For the third consecutive meeting the Bank of Canada has reduced its key interest rate by a quarter point, bringing down mortgage costs for homeowners with variable rate mortgages and lines of credit. While not overly expected, there was some thought that a half point reduction could have come. But what this does now is leave the remaining two meetings open to further reductions in the Bank of Canada’s rate as the economy and inflation numbers clearly are indicating that stimulus is needed. Even though the United States Feds seemed steadfast in keeping their rate unchanged for the remainder of 2024 earlier in the summer, they have now signalled that there will be a rate cut in September at their meeting on the 17th. Expect both countries to use the remainder of the year to reduce their rates, with Canada going from the current 4.5% to 3.75% or even 3.5% by the time 2025 begins.

Of course, fixed rate mortgages are affected by bond yields, and after hitting a high of 4.46% in 2023 the 5-year Canada bond rate then dropped down to 2.9% in July and is just over 3.0% now. This likely means fixed interested rates won’t see much change from the Bank of Canada interest rate cut in September as bond markets typically predict what’s going to happen and thus bond rates are priced accordingly. Meaning, everyone is expecting a rate cut. But as the fall moves forward expect fixed rates to see movement downward as the Bank of Canada is predicted to continue its downward trajectory. All this means, mortgage costs will come down, and buyers will have more incentive to go back into the market. And with 2025 coming, we’ll start to see 5-year mortgages come up for renewal that were locked in to record low rates. The disincentive to sell could be off the table for those with expiring “cheap rate” mortgages and create more transactional activity in the real estate market.

There were 1,903 properties sold in Greater Vancouver in August after 2,333 properties sold in July, 2,418 sold in June, 2,733 sold in May, and 2,831 sold in April. Buyers have signalled they want more interest rate relief with the total number of sales declining month over month for the fourth straight time. And they are about to get it. What will be the tipping point to move buyers back into the market at a greater pace? We’ll likely see that this fall. Sales in August were a 17% decrease from the 2,296 properties sold last year after a 5% decease in July from the 2,455 properties sold in July 2023, and a 19% decrease in June from the 2,988 properties sold in June 2023. Last summer buyers faced the shock of two sudden Bank of Canada interest rate increases which brought sales activity quickly down after a robust spring in 2023. To see sales levels at this level after two rate reductions points to a deep pool of buyers waiting. Economic uncertainty certainly weighs on the market with unemployment rates rising and overall spending being held in check. All signs point to a market that will see demand unleash, but it’s a question of when. Buyers are likely saying “Show me the rate reductions” before fully embracing this buyer’s market.

Sales in August were 26% below the 10-year average after July was 18% below the 10-year average and June was 24% below the 10-year average. This trend will be changing in the months ahead as buyers get behind interest rate reductions. Like 2019, the fall market will be more active than spring. We’ve seen an increase in listings albeit not as many as 2019, and how many listings come out in the fall will dictate where prices go over the next 6 months. 

With the number of new listings dropping for the fourth straight month, the absorption rate increased to 45%, the highest percentage since March. Even with the lower number of sales, fewer listings were added to the overall active listing count. And with approximately 400 listings expiring at the end of August, that total dropped even more at the start of September. Greater Vancouver is pushed up to 7 months of inventory, closer to a buyer’s market, after being at 6 months and lower all year. All areas in Greater Vancouver have shifted into balanced to buyer’s markets after North Vancouver, New Westminster, Port Moody, Ladner and Pitt Meadows being the only areas in a seller’s market prior to August. This is mainly due to falling sales in those areas. Vancouver’s Westside and Richmond joined West Vancouver in buyer’s market territory due to their drop in total sales along with higher active listing counts. There may be areas and product types that act differently either with stronger activity or less activity. It’s not unusual to see multiple offers on Vancouver’s Westside detached while condo apartments downtown sit without any offers. 

The number of new listings dropped again in August, the biggest month over month decline this year. After seeing 7,229 in April, 6,484 new listings in May, 5,851 new listings in June, 5,689 new listings in July, the total for August was 4,199.

While the number of new listings declined month-over-month, there were slightly more new listings in August this year compared to that month in 2023. In Augst 2023 there were 4,015 new listings, 5% more than August last year. August typically sees the real estate market less active, to it’s not completely surprising to see fewer new listings come on but after a higher number in July, it perhaps could be a trend of less seller activity through the remainder of 2024. 

The number of new listings in August were 1.5% below the 10-year average, after seeing July at 12% above the 10-year average, June at 2% above the 10-year average, May at 7% above the 10-year average and April at 29% above the 10-year average. Even with the summer slowdown, August produced less listings than typical for this month. 

There were 13,812 active listings in Greater Vancouver at month end, compared to 14,325 at the end of July and 14,180 at the end of June. After being up 46% year-over-year at the end of May, currently there are 37% more new listings year-over-year. After the end of August, September started with 13,444 with listings expiring at the end of August or sellers simply taking them off the market. In 2019, there was a similar pattern, with the active listing count going from 15,037 at the end of July to 14,191 at the end of August and continuing to decline for the remainder of the year to finish with 9,309. We’ve likely seen the number of active listings peak in 2024 and as we move through the remainder of the year, buyer choice will likely decline. 

Overall the detached market in Greater Vancouver is up to 10 months supply from 8 while townhomes and condos both jumped up to 6 from 5 months supply making it a balanced to buyer’s market in the region. Detached homes are showing less buyer engagement while townhouses and condos are in some areas still in a seller’s market. With cost control on the minds of buyers, it’s not surprising to see lower priced properties being more attractive in the market. 

The biggest movement in B.C. in August was the shift in the political landscape with the leader of the B.C. United party stepping his party away from the election race. It’s now a two-horse race. Housing is sure to be a significant part of the campaign for both parties, but will either party have a viable solution for increasing supply? For 8 years the NDP government has moved the needle very little even with significant regulatory and legislative changes to property rights and municipal zoning requirements. Investment in housing has been pushed away, without considering that small scale investors provide rental stock at a pace far greater than government can. And while the push has been to build more purpose-built rental buildings it has come at the cost of multi-family units for ownership. This will have long-term effects for buyers and future private rentals in the years to come. Supply and demand shouldn’t be ignored but unfortunately supply is being stifled for future buyers with current policies as well as current economic conditions.

Here’s a summary of the numbers:

Greater Vancouver: Total Units Sold in August were 1,903 – down from 2,333 (18%) in July, down from 2,418 (21%) in June, down from 2,296 (17%) in August 2023, up from 1,892 (1%) in August 2022, down from 3,166 (40%) in August 2021, down from 3,122 (39%) in August 2020, and down from 2,256 (16%) in August 2019; Active Listings were at 13,812 at month end compared to 10,082 at that time last year (up 37%) and 14,326 at the end of July (down 4%); New Listings in August were down 26% compared to July 2024, up 5% compared to August 2023, up 24% compared to August 2022, up 2% compared to August 2021, down 30% compared to August 2020, and up 9% compared to August 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 7 month’s supply from 6 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 45% compared to 41% in July 2024, 57% in August 2023, and 56% in August 2022. 

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.1% and in the last 6 months up 1.2%.

Vancouver Westside: Total Units Sold in August were 337 – down from 416 (19%) in July, down from 470 (28%) in June, down from 433 (22%) in August 2023, down from 380 (11%) in August 2022, down from 593 (38%) in August 2021, down from 490 (31%) in August 2020, and down from 423 (20%) in August 2019; Active Listings were at 2,873 at month end compared to 2,294 at that time last year (up 25%) and 3,040 at the end of July (down 5%); New Listings in August were down 33% compared to July 2024, down 7% compared to August 2023, up 5% compared to August 2022, down 16% compared to August 2021, down 36% compared to August 2020, and up 20% compared to August 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 9 month’s supply from 7 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 44% compared to 37% in July 2024, 53% in August 2023, and 52% in August 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.3% and in the last 6 months up 1.9%. 

Vancouver East Side: Total Units Sold in August were 193 – down from 263 (27%) in July, down from 270 (29%) in June, down from 250 (23%) in August 2023, down from 196 (2%) in August 2022, down from 295 (35%) in August 2021, down from 330 (42%) in August 2020, and down from 235 (18%) in August 2019; Active Listings were at 1,407 at month end compared to 1,013 at that time last year (up 39%) and 1,468 at the end of July (down 4%); New Listings in August were down 23% compared to July 2024, up 20% compared to August 2023, up 38% compared to August 2022, up 7% compared to August 2021, down 38% compared to August 2020, and up 27% compared to August 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 7 month’s supply from 6 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 42% compared to 44% in July 2024, 66% in August 2023, and 59% in August 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.3% and in the last 6 months up 1.9%. 

North Vancouver: Total Units Sold in August were 145 – down from 201 (28%) in July, down from 221 (34%) in June, down from 160 (9%) in August 2023, up from 126 (15%) in August 2022, down from 212 (32%) in August 2021, down from 239 (39%) in August 2020, and down from 184 (21%) in August 2019; Active Listings were at 675 at month end compared to 498 at that time last year (up 36%) and 740 at the end of July (down 9%); New Listings in August were down 37% compared to July 2024, up 5% compared to August 2023, up 19% compared to August 2022, up 9% compared to August 2021, down 45% compared to August 2020, and up 2% compared to August 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 5 month’s supply from 4 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 54% compared to 47% in July 2024, 63% in August 2023, and 56% in August 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 1.3% and in the last 6 months up 0.6%. 

West Vancouver: Total Units Sold in August were 57 – down from 59 (3%) in July, down from 75 (24%) in June, the same as 57 in August 2023, up from 53 (8%) in August 2022, down from 67 (15%) in August 2021, down from 67 (15%) in August 2020, and up from 49 (16%) in August 2019; Active Listings were at 678 at month end compared to 582 at that time last year (up 16%) and 733 at the end of July (down 8%); New Listings in August were down 37% compared to July 2024, down 8% compared to August 2023, down 11% compared to August 2022, up 5% compared to August 2021, down 30% compared to August 2020, and the same as August 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 12 month’s supply (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 42% compared to 27% in July 2024, 39% in August 2023, and 35% in August 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.8% but in the last 6 months up 4.3%. 

Richmond: Total Units Sold in August were 191 – down from 255 (25%) in July, down from 263 (27%) in June, down from 319 (40%) in August 2023, down from 226 (15%) in August 2022, down from 440 (57%) in August 2021, down from 340 (44%) in August 2020, and down from 250 (24%) in August 2019; Active Listings were at 1,632 at month end compared to 1,162 at that time last year (up 40%) and 1,563 at the end of July (up 4%); New Listings in August were down 15% compared to July 2024, up 9% compared to August 2023, up 44% compared to August 2022, up 1% compared to August 2021, down 19% compared to August 2020, and up 5% compared to August 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 9 month’s supply from 6 (buyer’s market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 35% compared to 40% in July 2024, 64% in August 2023, and 60% in August 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.7% and in the last 6 months down 0.3%. 

Burnaby East: Total Units Sold in August were 25 – down from 33 (24%) in July, up from 17 (47%) in June, down from 31 (19%) in August 2023, up from 20 (25%) in August 2022, down from 29 (14%) in August 2021, down from 37 (32%) in August 2020, and down from 31 (19%) in August 2019; Active Listings were at 140 at month end compared to 83 at that time last year (up 69%) and 160 at the end of July (down 12%); New Listings in August were down 23% compared to July 2024, up 29% compared to August 2023, up 81% compared to August 2022, down 4% compared to August 2021, down 23% compared to August 2020, and down 8% compared to August 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 6 month’s supply from 5 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 51% compared to 52% in July 2024, 82% in August 2023, and 74% in August 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.1% and in the last 6 months up 0.1%. 

Burnaby North: Total Units Sold in August were 145 – up from 137 (6%) in July, down from 172 (16%) in June, up from 139 (4%) in August 2023, up from 120 (21%) in August 2022, down from 181 (20%) in August 2021, down from 197 (26%) in August 2020, and up from 129 (12%) in August 2019; Active Listings were at 826 at month end compared to 495 at that time last year (up 67%) and 837 at the end of July (down 1%); New Listings in August were down 26% compared to July 2024, up 13% compared to August 2023, up 54% compared to August 2022, up 23% compared to August 2021, down 16% compared to August 2020, and up 38% compared to August 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 6 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 49% compared to 35% in July 2024, 54% in August 2023, and 63% in August 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.6% and in the last 6 months up 0.7%. 

Burnaby South: Total Units Sold in August were 112 – down from 140 (20%) in July, down from 135 (17%) in June, down from 133 (16%) in August 2023, down from 123 (9%) in August 2022, down from 199 (44%) in August 2021, down from 130 (14%) in August 2020, and down from 126 (19%) in August 2019; Active Listings were at 634 at month end compared to 445 at that time last year (up 42%) and 682 at the end of July (down 7%); New Listings in August were down 21% compared to July 2024, up 4% compared to August 2023, up 31% compared to August 2022, down 21% compared to August 2021, down 29% compared to August 2020, and down 19% compared to August 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 6 month’s supply from 5 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 51% compared to 50% in July 2024, 62% in August 2023, and 73% in August 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.1% and in the last 6 months up 0%. 

New Westminster: Total Units Sold in August were 79 – down from 98 (19%) in July, down from 108 (27%) in June, down from 87 (9%) in August 2023, up from 77 (3%) in August 2022, down from 146 (46%) in August 2021, down from 161 (51%) in August 2020, and down from 97 (19%) in August 2019; Active Listings were at 406 at month end compared to 299 at that time last year (up 36%) and 428 at the end of July (down 5%); New Listings in August were down 32% compared to July 2024, down 8% compared to August 2023, up 19% compared to August 2022, down 14% compared to August 2021, down 50% compared to August 2020, and down 14% compared to August 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 5 month’s supply from 4 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 56% compared to 47% in July 2024, 56% in August 2023, and 65% in August 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 1.3% and in the last 6 months up 0.4%. 

Coquitlam: Total Units Sold in August were 171 – down from 178 (4%) in July, down from 189 (10%) in June, down from 203 (16%) in August 2023, up from 157 (9%) in August 2022, down from 284 (40%) in August 2021, down from 246 (30%) in August 2020, and down from 198 (14%) in August 2019; Active Listings were at 1,052 at month end compared to 599 at that time last year (up 76%) and 1,057 at the end of July (up 0.5%); New Listings in August were down 16% compared to July 2024, up 43% compared to August 2023, up 60% compared to August 2022, up 38% compared to August 2021, up 3% compared to August 2020, and up 20% compared to August 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 6 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 41% compared to 35% in July 2024, 69% in August 2023, and 59% in August 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.6% and in the last 6 months down 0.7%. 

Port Moody: Total Units Sold in August were 39 – down from 58 (33%) in July, down from 56 (30%) in June, down from 58 (33%) in August 2023, up from 33 (18%) in August 2022, down from 57 (32%) in August 2021, down from 86 (55%) in August 2020, and the same amount in August 2019; Active Listings were at 243 at month end compared to 167 at that time last year (up 46%) and 238 at the end of July (up 2%); New Listings in August were down 20% compared to July 2024, up 17% compared to August 2023, up 17% compared to August 2022, up 15% compared to August 2021, down 24% compared to August 2020, and up 18% compared to August 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 6 month’s supply from 4 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 43% compared to 52% in July 2024, 75% in August 2023, and 43% in August 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.2% and in the last 6 months up 3.6%. 

Port Coquitlam: Total Units Sold in August were 56 – down from 66 (15%) in July, down from 62 (10%) in June, down from 69 (19%) in August 2023, up from 78 (28%) in August 2022, down from 97 (43%) in August 2021, down from 169 (67%) in August 2020, and down from 79 (29%) in August 2019; Active Listings were at 306 at month end compared to 169 at that time last year (up 81%) and 331 at the end of July (down 8%); New Listings in August were down 38% compared to July 2024, down 11% compared to August 2023, down 1% compared to August 2022, down 12% compared to August 2021, down 40% compared to August 2020, and down 12% compared to August 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is steady at 5 month’s supply (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 55% compared to 40% in July 2024, 60% in August 2023, and 76% in August 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.1% and in the last 6 months up 1.4%. 

Pitt Meadows: Total Units Sold in August were 21 – down from 27 (23%) in July, down from 28 (25%) in June, down from 23 (9%) in August 2023, up from 17 (24%) in August 2022, down from 24 (12%) in August 2021, down from 42 (50%) in August 2020, and down from 39 (46%) in August 2019; Active Listings were at 105 at month end compared to 78 at that time last year (up 34%) and 108 at the end of July (down 3%); New Listings in August were down 44% compared to July 2024, up 5% compared to August 2023, down 7% compared to August 2022, up 8% compared to August 2021, down 18% compared to August 2020, and up 5% compared to August 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 5 month’s supply from 4 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 52% compared to 38% in July 2024, 60% in August 2023, and 39% in August 2022. 

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.4% and in the last 6 months up 0.1%.

Maple Ridge: Total Units Sold in August were 123 – down from 166 (26%) in July, down from 130 (5%) in June, up from 119 (3%) in August 2023, up from 113 (9%) in August 2022, down from 185 (34%) in August 2021, down from 216 (43%) in August 2020, and down from 133 (8%) in August 2019; Active Listings were at 855 at month end compared to 653 at that time last year (up 30%) and 879 at the end of July (down 3%); New Listings in August were down 19% compared to July 2024, up 1% compared to August 2023, up 18% compared to August 2022, up 26% compared to August 2021, down 9% compared to August 2020, and up 32% compared to August 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 7 month’s supply from 5 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 44% compared to 48% in July 2024, 43% in August 2023, and 48% in August 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.6% and in the last 6 months up 0.5%. 

Ladner: Total Units Sold in August were 25 – down from 31 (19%) in July, down from 27 (11%) in June, up from 24 (4%) in August 2023, down from 27 (7%) in August 2022, down from 35 (29%) in August 2021, down from 40 (37%) in August 2020, and down from 33 (24%) in August 2019; Active Listings were at 124 at month end compared to 97 at that time last year (up 28%) and 138 at the end of July (down 10%); New Listings in August were down 15% compared to July 2024, up 36% compared to August 2023, up 36% compared to August 2022, up 29% compared to August 2021, down 35% compared to August 2020, and down 33% compared to August 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 5 month’s supply from 4 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 56% compared to 58% in July 2024, 73% in August 2023, and 82% in August 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 1.0% and in the last 6 months up 3.8%. 

Tsawwassen: Total Units Sold in August were 32 – down from 45 (29%) in July, down from 44 (27%) in June, up from 28 (14%) in August 2023, up from 25 (28%) in August 2022, down from 74 (57%) in August 2021, down from 53 (40%) in August 2020, and up from 30 (7%) in August 2019; Active Listings were at 199 at month end compared to 162 at that time last year (up 23%) and 206 at the end of July (down 3%); New Listings in August were down 15% compared to July 2024, up 11% compared to August 2023, down5% compared to August 2022, down 9% compared to August 2021, down 46% compared to August 2020, and down 18% compared to August 2019. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 6 month’s supply from 5 (balanced market conditions) and sales to listings ratio of 53% compared to 63% in July 2024, 52% in August 2023, and 40% in August 2022.

Month-over-month, the house price index is up 0.6% and in the last 6 months up 4.1%. 

Fraser Valley: Sales in August were down 13.1%, compared to July and were down 16.2% from August 2023. New listings were down 18.6% from July and up 5.9% from August 2023.The average price was up 3.4% month-over-month and is up 7.9% year-over-year. Active listings were down 1.2% to 8,626 from 8,731 last month and up 37.1% from August 2023 which was at 6,291. Month’s supply of total residential listings is up to 8 month’s supply from 6 (buyer’s market conditions).

“Despite two policy rate cuts by the Bank of Canada, buyers are still feeling the squeeze of overall affordability challenges in B.C,” said Jeff Chadha, Chair of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. “With prices for single-family homes, townhouses and condos holding relatively flat year-over-year, many continue to face challenges buying their first home or moving up in the market, as reflected in seasonally slow August sales.” 

Month-over-month, the house price index is down 0.6% and in the last 6 months 0.8%.