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Buying opportunities remain untapped in Fraser Valley real estate market

2025-07-03T06:38:50-08:00July 3rd, 2025|Statistics|

SURREY, BC – Economic uncertainty continued to be the main driver in buying decisions as home sales inthe Fraser Valley remain mostly unchanged, despite abundant inventory and lower prices. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 1,195 sales on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in June, up one per cent from May, but nine [...]

May brings much-needed lift to Fraser Valley housing market

2025-06-03T07:21:29-08:00June 3rd, 2025|Statistics|

SURREY, BC – On the heels of a quiet April, Fraser Valley home sales saw a modest but encouraging uptick in May — a sign that buyer confidence may slowly be returning to the market.   The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 1,183 sales on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in May, up 13 [...]

Abundant listings and stable prices not enough to drive April sales in the Fraser Valley

2025-05-02T07:48:37-08:00May 2nd, 2025|Statistics|

SURREY, BC – Home buyers in the Fraser Valley are enjoying a selection of homes for sale not seen in more than a decade. The growing inventory of more than 10,000 active listings means, in many cases, that buyers have time, selection and price negotiation on their side. “There’s definitely a surge of activity [...]

Tariffs, economic uncertainty stall spring market in the Fraser Valley

2025-04-02T07:25:46-08:00April 2nd, 2025|Statistics|

SURREY, BC – March home sales in the Fraser Valley remained nearly 50 per cent below the 10-year average — making for the slowest start to the spring market in more than 15 years. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 1,036 sales in March, up 13 per cent from February, but still 26 [...]

Buyers gaining upper hand in Fraser Valley real estate market

2025-03-20T15:17:23-08:00March 4th, 2025|Uncategorized|

The information below has been updated with the revised HPI Data as of March 20, 2025. SURREY, BC – For the first time in four months, home sales in the Fraser Valley have increased as buyers capitalize on more selection and weakening prices. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 920 sales in February, [...]

New listings at 10-year high in 2024, but affordability still the elephant in the room in Fraser Valley

2025-01-06T09:32:43-08:00January 6th, 2025|Statistics|

SURREY, BC – Bank of Canada interest rate cuts that began mid-year were not enough to ease the affordability crisis for many home buyers in the Fraser Valley in 2024, leading to a decline in annual sales. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board reported new listings of 35,698 for the year ended December 31, [...]

Rising home sales a sign of market shift in the Fraser Valley?

2024-11-04T10:19:15-08:00November 4th, 2024|Statistics|

SURREY, BC — Home sales in the Fraser Valley increased for the first time in five months following a sizable interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada in October. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 1,330 sales in October, up 35 per cent from September, and 37 per cent year-over-year. “After waiting [...]

Two rate cuts not enough to ignite summer home sales in the Fraser Valley

2024-09-04T09:15:10-08:00September 4th, 2024|Statistics|

SURREY, BC – The Fraser Valley residential resale market slowed again in August, as homebuyers continue to face affordability challenges. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 1,067 sales in August, down by 13 per cent over last month and by 30 per cent over the 10-year seasonal average. August sales were the second slowest [...]

Fraser Valley home sales fall despite Bank of Canada rate cut

2024-07-03T08:18:51-08:00July 3rd, 2024|Statistics|

SURREY, BC –The policy rate cut of 25 basis points by the Bank of Canada on June 5 was not enough to rally home sales in the Fraser Valley last month. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 1,317 sales in June, down by 13 per cent over last month and by more than [...]

Spring inventory continues to build in the Fraser Valley to levels not seen in nearly five years

2024-06-04T09:06:59-08:00June 4th, 2024|Statistics|

SURREY, BC – Slower seasonal sales helped build inventory to its highest level since September 2019 in the Fraser Valley in May, creating more balanced market conditions for home buyers and sellers. The increase in supply over the past several months has further contributed to a softening of price growth, which is good news [...]

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