Monday, November 4, 2024

Fraser Valley Housing Market Statistics - October 2024

Rising home sales a sign of market shift

in the Fraser Valley?

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 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.”

New listings declined in October, down 5 per cent to 3,194, but increased 26 per cent year-over-year. Overall inventory dipped in October to 8,799, down three per cent from September, but up 34 per cent over last year. Rising sales and steady inventory levels have the Fraser Valley in a balanced market with a sales-to-active ratio of 15 per cent. The market is considered to be balanced when the ratio is between 12 per cent and 20 per cent.

“October’s healthy sales boost is a welcome development for buyers and sellers alike,” said Baldev Gill, CEO of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. “The coming weeks and months will shed more light on whether buyer optimism has returned now that the cycle of interest rate cuts is in full swing.”

Across the Fraser Valley in October, the average number of days to sell a single-family detached home was 34, while for a condo it was 32. Townhomes took, on average, 29 days to sell.

Benchmark prices in the Fraser Valley dipped for the seventh straight month in October, with the composite Benchmark price down 0.7 per cent to $971,700.

MLS® HPI Benchmark Price Activity

Single Family Detached: At $1,488,000, the Benchmark price for an FVREB single-family detached home decreased 0.9 per cent compared to September 2024 and decreased 0.6 per cent compared to October 2023.
Townhomes: At $832,200, the Benchmark price for an FVREB townhome decreased 0.3 per cent compared to September 2024 and decreased 1.4 per cent compared to October 2023.
Apartments: At $543,300, the Benchmark price for an FVREB apartment/condo decreased 0.3 per cent compared to September 2024 and increased 0.1 per cent compared to October 2023.

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Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Fraser Valley Housing Market Statistics - September 2024

Sluggish sales and rising inventories see

Fraser Valley moving toward a buyer’s market

With active inventories hitting levels not seen in 10 years and sales 30 per cent below the 10-year average, Fraser Valley real estate is building towards a buyer’s market if sales continue to lag.

The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 982 sales in September, down by eight per cent over August and by more than 10 per cent over September 2023. Again, seasonally adjusted sales were the second slowest in a decade in the Fraser Valley.

“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.”

New listings rose in September, up 21 per cent to 3,352, an increase of 17 per cent year-over-year. Overall inventory increased five per cent from August to September to 9,045, up 39 per cent over last year. The combination of declining sales and rising inventories has helped to create balanced, and in some cases, buyers’, market conditions in the Fraser Valley.

“We know the demand is there among Fraser Valley buyers,” said Baldev Gill, CEO of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. “After months on the sidelines, buyers want to get into the market but many also need to sell before they can buy. When you factor in affordability challenges and the anticipation of more interest rate cuts, we are seeing persistent weakness in the market. In conditions like these, we encourage buyers and sellers alike to talk to their REALTOR® to assess the risks and opportunities before making a decision.”

Across the Fraser Valley in September, the average number of days to sell a single-family detached home was 35, while for a condo it was 37. Townhomes took, on average, 30 days to sell.

Benchmark prices in the Fraser Valley dipped again in September, with the composite Benchmark price down 1.4 per cent to $978,800.

MLS® HPI Benchmark Price Activity

Single Family Detached: At $1,501,100, the Benchmark price for an FVREB single-family detached home decreased 1.5 per cent compared to August 2024 and decreased 1.3 per cent compared to September 2023.
Townhomes: At $834,400, the Benchmark price for an FVREB townhome decreased 1.4 per cent compared to August 2024 and decreased 1.6 per cent compared to September 2023.
Apartments: At $545,000, the Benchmark price for an FVREB apartment/condo decreased 0.2 per cent compared to August 2024 and increased 0.4 per cent compared to September 2023.