MLS® sales in the Fraser Valley

remained strong in October while

Demand for Fraser Valley real estate remained solid in October with overall

sales the third highest on record.

The Board processed a total of 1,938 property sales on its Multiple Listing

Service® (MLS®) in October, an increase of 3.9 per cent compared to

September and a decrease of 18.2 per cent compared to the same month

last year.

Larry Anderson, President of the Board, said, “What we’re seeing is a

combination of above‐average sales with below‐average new listings which

is placing strong upward pressure on home prices, for all residential

categories, month‐over‐month.

“It is a very challenging time, particularly for buyers. I empathize with clients

who have been trying to buy a home for more than a year without success

after multiple attempts. Now, more than ever is the time when buyers and

sellers alike must rely on their REALTOR® to guide and advise them in

considering all available options, including a change in community or even

property type.”

After rebounding slightly in September, new listings decreased in October.

The Board received 2,188 new listings, a decrease of 29.0 per cent compared

to last year, and a decrease of 6.6 per cent compared to September 2021.

The month ended with a total active inventory of 3,447, which is a 9.6 per cent

decrease compared to September, and a 49.8 percent decrease compared to

October 2020.

Baldev Gill, Chief Executive Officer of the Board, said, “Fraser Valley is a top

destination currently in BC for buyers looking for relatively affordable

family‐sized homes. Townhomes and single‐family homes are selling on

average within two to four weeks in our region, with buyers keenly watching

the market for new listings.”

Across the Fraser Valley, in October, the average number of days to sell a

single‐family detached home was 28 and a townhome was 18 days.

Apartments took, on average, 27 days to sell.

MLS® HPI Benchmark Price Activity

Single Family Detached: At $1,396,700, the Benchmark price for an FVREB single‐family detached home increased 2.5 per cent compared to September 2021 and increased 33.4 per cent compared to October 2020.
Townhomes: At $720,500 the Benchmark price for an FVREB townhome increased 1.9 per cent compared to September 2021 and increased 26.6 per cent compared to October 2020.
Apartments: At $514,200 the Benchmark price for an FVREB apartment/condo increased 1.9 per cent compared to September 2021 and increased 18.3 per cent compared to October 2020.