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High Rates Will Hold Back Sales Over the Next Year

Vancouver, BC – October 25, 2023. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) released its 2023 Fourth Quarter Housing Forecast today.

Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales in BC are forecast to decline 4.8 per cent to 76,700 units this year. In 2024, MLS® residential sales are forecast to post a modest rebound, rising 4.8 per cent to 80,375 units.

“Activity in the BC housing market has mirrored movements by the Bank of Canada over the past two years,“ said Brendon Ogmundson, Chief Economist. “As such, there is little reason to believe...

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September 2023 Top Ten
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Renewed Bank of Canada Tightening Slows Sales Activity

Vancouver, BC – October 12, 2023. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 5,531 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS® ) systems in September 2023, an increase of 10.4 per cent from September 2022. The average MLS® residential price in BC was $966,530 up 4.8 per cent compared to September 2022. The total sales dollar volume was $5.3 billion, representing a 15.7 per cent increase from the same time last year.

“Home sales in BC have clearly been impacted by the Bank of Canada's recent tightening of interest...

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As inventory increases, price gains relent in Metro Vancouver to begin the fall season

VANCOUVER, BC – October 4, 2023 – The month-over-month price gains seen earlier this year abated in the Metro Vancouver1 housing market in September due to a seasonal decline in sales and a modest increase in inventory levels across the region.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales2 in the region totalled 1,926 in September 2023, a 13.2 per cent increase from the 1,701 sales recorded in September 2022. This was 26.3 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (2,614).

“A key dynamic that we’ve been watching this year has...

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Sales Trend Slightly Lower in August

Vancouver, BC – September 13, 2023. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 6,608 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS® ) systems in August 2023, an increase of 15.7 per cent from August 2022. The average MLS® residential price in BC was $958,424, up 5.2 per cent compared to August 2022. The total sales dollar volume was $6.3 billion, representing a 21.7 per cent increase from the same time last year.

“Home sales are starting to settle back into a trend of below-normal activity following an unexpected...

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Seasonal slowdown brings price stability to Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER, BC – September 5, 2023 – As summer winds to a close, higher borrowing costs have begun to permeate the Metro Vancouver1 housing market in predictable ways, with price gains cooling and sales slowing along the typical seasonal pattern.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales2 in the region totalled 2,296 in August 2023, a 21.4 per cent increase from the 1,892 sales recorded in August 2022. This was 13.8 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (2,663).

“It’s been an interesting spring and summer market, to say...

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Just Sold: 607 9060 University Cr., Burnaby, SFU, UniverCity

STUNNING VIEW! Welcome to ALTITUDE built by award-winning HUNGERFORD on the top of Burnaby Mountain. This spacious 2 bed, 2 bath home - facing North East with the view of nature green. 9' ceilings, floor to ceiling windows and large balcony. Spacious kitchen with gas cooktop, quartz counters, quality stainless appliances. Amenities include gym, lounge/clubhouse, kids play area & BBQ terrace. Just a block to the bus loop connecting to Production SkyTrain Station, SFU campus, Highland Elementary School, UniverCity's Daycare, Nester's Supermarket, shops and restaurants. GREAT INVESTMENT opportunity...

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Bank of Canada Upends Summer Sales Recovery

Vancouver, BC – August 10, 2023. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 7,103 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) systems in July 2023, an increase of 25.9 per cent from July 2022. The average MLS® residential price in BC was $967,948, up 5.6 per cent compared to July 2022. The total sales dollar volume was $6.9 billion, representing a 33 per cent increase from the same time last year.

“Home sales are up significantly since this time last year,” said BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson....

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Home prices continue to rise in Metro Vancouver’s housing market  to kick off the summer

VANCOUVER, BC – July 5, 2023 – Continuing the trend that has emerged in the housing market this year, the benchmark price for all home types in Metro Vancouver1 increased in June as home buyer demand butted up against a limited inventory of homes for sale in the region.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales2 in the region totalled 2,988 in June 2023, a 21.1 per cent increase from the 2,467 sales recorded in June 2022. This was 8.6 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (3,269).

“The market continues to outperform ...

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Just Sold: 520 9009 Cornerstone Mews, Burnaby, SFU, UniverCity

The Hub. Amazing location in concrete building one bedroom executive condo is a lifestyle. Super modern glass panel bedroom walls. Open concept plan with stainless appliances. Above shopping, eateries, coffee shops and close to transit and right on campus. Live in Burnaby on a mountaintop steps to SFU.


Listing offered by: Royal LePage- Brookside Realty

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Strong Rebound for BC Home Sales in May

The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 9,191 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS® ) systems in May 2023, an increase of 9.9 per cent from May 2022. The average MLS® residential price in BC was $1.02 million up 3 per cent compared to May 2022. The total sales dollar volume was $9.4 billion, representing a 13.2 per cent increase from the same time last year.

“Home sales in May were surprisingly strong,” said BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson. “Normally we’d expect to see a more persistent,...

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Competition among buyers in Metro Vancouver’s housing market heats up as summer arrives

VANCOUVER, BC – June 2, 2023 – While the year started slower than usual, Metro Vancouver’s housing market is showing signs of heating up as summer arrives, with prices increasing for the sixth consecutive month.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 3,4112 in May 2023, which is a 15.7 per cent increase from the 2,947 sales recorded in May 2022, and a 1.4 per cent decline from the 10-year seasonal average (3,458).

“Back in January, few people would have predicted prices to be up as much as they are –...

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 A Brief Note on New Listings Activity in 2023

Summary of Findings

  • New listings in BC have fallen to 25 per cent below pre-pandemic norms.
     
  • Most of the explanation for low listings is due to overall slow market activity, but a multi-decade high interest rate differential between old and new mortgages is playing a role.
     
  • The situation should resolve with time, but the current period further highlights the structural problem of chronically undersupplied housing markets, which results in volatility and susceptibility to demand shocks.

The post-pandemic housing market has been notable for its stubborn refusal to track expectations. One of the most interesting and unexpected recent housing market trends has been the lack of new listings, which have been trending well below average in all areas of the province since the start of the year. At first blush, the lack of new listings is indeed counterintuitive. With borrowing costs at decade highs and high inflation squeezing household budgets, it seems reasonable to assume that new listings would hold steady, or even rise, as some overburdened households were forced to sell their homes. Instead, new listings have declined substantially in housing markets across Canada.

In this Market Intelligence, we show that the pattern of new listings we see is, in fact, a usual outcome of current market dynamics and underlying economic fundamentals. Contrary to expectations, we show that a sharp rise in interest rates has historically been a deterrent to homeowners’ listing their homes.

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Lack of Inventory Creating Tighter Market Conditions Across BC

The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 7,427 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS® ) systems in April 2023, a decrease of 17.7 per cent from April 2022. The average MLS® residential price in BC was 995,506 down 5.6 per cent compared to the average price of close to $1.1 million in April 2022. The total sales dollar volume was $7.4 billion, representing a 22.5 per cent decrease from the same time last year.

“BC home sales have now risen for three consecutive months, but that recovery in sales has not been matched...

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Just Sold: 200 9330 University Cr., Burnaby, SFU, UniverCity
Lush Forest Outlook
One UniverCity Crescent
3 Bed, 2 Bath 1290sqft
Priced at $778,800

Lush forest and mountain top views, bright, spacious & in impeccable condition! This is the home you have been searching for. Welcome to this true 3 bed, 2 bath, 1290sqft luxury home, in prestigious One University Cr., located in UniverCity, Vancouver's premier lifestyle neighborhood. Features: freshly painted, East/West exposure, 2 large covered balconies, engineered floors, 9’ ceilings, open kitchen w/SS apps, quartz counters & breakfast bar & a cozy fireplace. The large master has his/her walk-through...

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Prices continue rising across Metro Vancouver as home buyer  confidence returns

VANCOUVER, BC – May 2, 2023 – With listing activity remaining below historical norms, home sales in Metro Vancouver have mounted a surprising comeback, rising near levels seen last spring, before eight consecutive interest rate hikes eroded borrowing power and brought home sales activity down along with it. 

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 2,741 in April 2023, a 16.5 per cent decrease from the 3,281 sales recorded in April 2022, and 15.6 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (3,249). 

“The...

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Just Listed - 200 9330 University Cr., Burnaby, SFU, UniverCity
Lush Forest Outlook
One UniverCity Crescent
3 Bed, 2 Bath 1290sqft
Priced at $778,800

Lush forest and mountain top views, bright, spacious & in impeccable condition! This is the home you have been searching for. Welcome to this true 3 bed, 2 bath, 1290sqft luxury home, in prestigious One University Cr., located in UniverCity, Vancouver's premier lifestyle neighborhood. Features: freshly painted, East/West exposure, 2 large covered balconies, engineered floors, 9’ ceilings, open kitchen w/SS apps, quartz counters & breakfast bar & a cozy fireplace. The large master has his/her walk-through...

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Spring brings renewed price growth across Metro Vancouver’s  housing market while new listings remain dormant

VANCOUVER, BC – April 3, 2023 – Home prices across Metro Vancouver’s1 housing market showed modest increases in March, while new listings remained below long-term historical averages.

March data also indicates home sales are making a stronger than expected spring showing so far, despite elevated borrowing costs.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 2,5352 in March 2023, a 42.5 per cent decrease from the 4,405 sales recorded in March 2022, and 28.4 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (3,540).

The MLS...

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Canadian home sales rise in February despite drop in new supply

Highlights:

  • National home sales rose 2.3% month-over-month in February.
  • Actual (not seasonally adjusted) monthly activity came in 40% below February 2022.
  • The number of newly listed properties dropped 7.9% month-over-month.
  • The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) edged down 1.1% month-over-month and was down 15.8% year-over-year.
  • The actual (not seasonally adjusted) national average sale price posted an 18.9% year-over-year decline in February.

Home sales recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems posted a 2.3% increase from January to February 2023. Gains were led by the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and...

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Simon Fraser
Market Update

Simon Fraser Condos

Altaire by Polygon

Altaire built in 2008/2009 reaches higher then any other condo building in Metro Vancouver offering panoramic views.

Novo I by Intergulf

Novo I built in 2007 known for the amazing sight lines and views from most units and balconies up to 1000 sq ft.

Novo II by Intergulf

Novo II built in 2007 known for the amazing sight lines and views from most units and balconies up to 1000 sq ft.

Aurora by Polygon

Aurora built in 2006 with 103 condos featuring 36 unique floor plans ranging from 715 sq ft to 1500 sq ft.

One University by Millennium

One University built in 2005 is UniverCity's flagship building with luxury homes featuring semi private elevators.

Harmony by Polygon

Harmony built in 2005 was the first condo development at Univercity & as a result offers a unique setting & views.

Serenity Townhomes by Polygon

Serenity is a collection of 2 bedroom townhomes of 1100 sq ft ranging to 4 bedroom 2000+ sq ft townhomes.

The Hub by Liberty Homes

The Hub built in 2009 is set atop Nester's Grocery and steps from High Street giving these homes an urban feel.

Verdant by VanCity Enterprises

Verdant is a two storey town home building built with environmental design and stylish living spaces which complement the modern exterior of these SFU homes.

Origin by Porte Development

Origin is designed by GBL Architect & BYU Interior Designs, developed by Porte Development Corp. and marketed by Red Dot Real Estate.

Nest by Mosaic

Located on UniverCity High Street across from the new University Highlands elementary schools this refreshing building will add further depth to a growing community.

Highland House by Liberty Homes

A 12-storey concrete high-rise development and targeted towards Rental Investors and First-Time Condo Buyers.

Lift by Porte Development

Lift will be a wood frame building comprising of 56 homes. Building technologies, environmental features, and price points should be similar to Origin.

Altitude by Hungerford Group

Altitude will be a 2 tower development comprising of a 12 and 14 story building with a total of 210 strata units.

CentreBlock by Liberty Homes

CentreBlock at UniverCity atop Burnaby Mountain is the latest condo project with sales commencing early 2014. .

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