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January 2026 Market Statistics

Posted on Feb 09, 2026 in Statistics

January 2026 Multiboard Market Statistics for GVR, FVREB, and VIREB

As we step into the second month of 2026, the West Coast real estate landscape is telling a story of patience, opportunity, and a "new normal." While the winter chill usually keeps the market quiet, this January was particularly hushed across the Lower Mainland and the Island.

For those of you keeping a close eye on the horizon, here is your January...

First-Time Home Buyer Series - Part 1

Posted on Feb 02, 2026 in Buying

The Urban Nest Guide: Getting Your "Financial House" in Order

Part 1 of our First-Time Home Buyer Series

So, you’ve decided 2026 is the year you stop paying your landlord’s mortgage and start paying your own. Congratulations! It’s an exciting—and admittedly a bit daunting—milestone.At Urban Nest, we see many buyers make the mistake of starting their...

December 2025 Market Statistics

Posted on Jan 07, 2026 in Statistics

Couple in a bookstore look over a real estate book on a table

"It's about the inspiring story of a couple that sold their huge house in Chilliwack and were able to afford a 2 bedroom in Kitsilano."

Multiboard real estate statistics for December 2025

🏡 2025 Year End Report and 2026 ForecastThe real estate landscape in British Columbia shifted significantly in 2025. After years of frenzied demand, the market in Greater Vancouver cooled to its slowest sales pace i...

November 2025 Market Statistics

Posted on Dec 05, 2025 in Statistics

Realtor standing in front of a house in the holiday season

Multiboard Real Estate Statistics for GVR, FVREB, and VIREB

As the year draws to a close, November's real estate data continues the trend of a slow-paced, cautious market across the Lower Mainland, with sales volumes remaining below seasonal averages. Inventory remains healthy and plentiful, providing buyers ample choice and time to deliberate.

This prevailing high-inventory, low-sale environment has firmly...

October 2025 Market Statistics

Posted on Nov 06, 2025 in Statistics

Family watching a realtor blow all the leaves off a path to a house

A Typical Fall Showing

The real estate market remained subdued in October, despite the Bank of Canada issuing another policy rate cut at the end of the month. This fourth cut of the year was reportedly "not enough to entice more buyers" back into the market in a significant way, with sales volumes in the mainland regions continuing to lag behind 10...

September 2025 Market Statistics

Posted on Oct 06, 2025 in Statistics

People on a roller coaster look happy as they head down the interest rate slope

🏡 September 2025 Market Update: An Awakening Market But Buyers Remain Hesitant
September marked the beginning of the autumn market, and it was heavily influenced by some big external factors, specifically the latest Bank of Canada rate cut and near-record high inventory levels we're seeing, especially across the Lower Mainland.

In Greater Vancouver a...

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