An Overview of the Vancouver Real Estate Market

In this section we feature graphs and statistics, market data and updates, as well as current local news pertaining to the vancouver real estate market and its specific neighbourhoods. We also feature monthly neighbourhood graphs and stats

Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary Named Among the World’s Most Liveable Cities

by Maggie Chandler February 21, 2011 How's The Market

For the fifth consecutive year Vancouver has been voted the World’s Most Liveable City by The Economist. Melbourne pushed out Vienna for second place.

The Ozzies claimed 5 cities in the Top Ten and Canada had 3. Vienna and Helsinki filled the remaining two spots.

Rankings are based on a combination of health care, stability, culture, environment, education …

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Soft landing for Canadian real estate market, but Vancouver could outperform

by Maggie Chandler March 1, 2011 Home Prices and Trends

It’s now well know that the Mainland Chinese are fuelling the Vancouver real estate market in certain neighbourhoods.

It’s also well known that Ottawa has tightened up the mortgage qualifying rules and that the rising house prices have reduced affordability for local buyers.

BCREA predict sales volume for 2011 to exceed 2010, not so for the …

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Which Vancouver Homes Sold Best in 2010?

by Maggie Chandler February 7, 2011 Home Prices and Trends

What do you think was the best selling price range for Vancouver (west side) condos in 2010?

If you said under $500,000 you’re right! There were 2,608 sales. In fact the $300k to $500k was the best selling price range. Over $500,000 had 1,851 sales for the year.

Likewise, there are more buyers for one bedrooms than for two bedrooms – …

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BC Home Sales Rise Outside Lower Mainland – Vancouver Homes for Sale

by Maggie Chandler February 15, 2012 Home Prices and Trends

The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that the dollar volume of homes sold through Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in BC dipped 7.6 per cent to $2.1 billion in January compared to the same month last year. A total of 3,976 homes traded hands on the MLS® over the same period, …

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Greater Vancouver Real Estate Sales Facts – Homes for Sale

by Maggie Chandler February 13, 2012 Local Market Data

Searching for a Vancouver home?

Want to know which suburb performed the best last year and which one has the best upside? Check out Greater Vancouver real estate sales facts.

View all of Greater Vancouver’s municipalities and check out their average price for Jan’12 vs prevous month and a year ago. Are listings up or down?

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Vancouver Real Estate Average Price Graph

by Maggie Chandler February 9, 2012 Home Prices and Trends

Here’s the Vancouver average price graph since 1977 for homes, townhomes and condos.

All three categories are below their peak. Good market for buyers!

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How is the Vancouver Real Estate Market?

by Maggie Chandler February 9, 2012 Local Market Data

Here’s a different take on current Vancouver real estate market, from fellow blogger YatterMatters.

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Vancouver’s Home Price Index Rises in January

by Maggie Chandler February 8, 2012 Home Prices and Trends

What are Vancouver (west side) homes, townhomes and condo Home Price Index (HPI) for January? The price for all categories was up.
Market bottomed?
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