Fraser Valley Housing Market Statistics - February 2025

 

Fraser Valley Housing Market Statistics - February 2025

 

Buyers gaining upper hand in Fraser Valley real estate market   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, up 13 per cent from January, but 26 per cent below sales recorded in February 2024.   Despite a nine per cent drop in newly listed homes on the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®), new listings remained 14 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average, at 3,121. Overall inventory remains high, at 8,070 active listings, 45 per cent above February 2024 and 55 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average.                 The overall sales-to-active listings ratio continues to signal a buyer’s market in the Fraser Valley, with a ratio of 11 per cent. The market is considered to be balanced with the ratio is between 12 per cent and 20 per cent.   “The combination of inventory accumulation and softening prices is providing buyers with increased leverage, especially in the single-family detached category,” said Baldev Gill, CEO of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. “Should this pattern persist, we could see a further shift toward a buyer's market, particularly given the ongoing economic uncertainties and impending tariffs. With ample selection, buyers have flexibility and time on their side to explore their options before making a decision.”                 Homes across the Fraser Valley sold in fewer days in February compared to January. The average number of days to sell a single-family detached home was 39, while for a condo it was 36. Townhomes took, on average, 32 days to sell.   The composite Benchmark price in the Fraser Valley dipped less than a quarter of a per cent in February, down 0.2 per cent to $962,500.   MLS® HPI Benchmark Price Activity Single Family Detached: At $1,489,100, the Benchmark price for an FVREB single-family detached home increased 0.5 per cent compared to January 2025 and decreased 0.6 per cent compared to February 2024. Townhomes: At $820,600, the Benchmark price for an FVREB townhome decreased 0.7 per cent compared to January 2025 and decreased 2.1 per cent compared to February 2024. Apartments: At $533,200 the Benchmark price for an FVREB apartment/condo decreased 0.3 per cent compared to January 2025 and decreased 2.4 per cent compared to February 2024.             For the FULL STATISTICS PACKAGE click HERE Know someone moving ANYWHERE in the WORLD? Call us today--we know the BEST agents everywhere!!   Serving Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, Langley, Surrey and the WORLD!   📞 Office Phone: 604-743-7653 ALL GTeam contact 📲 info can be found on  either of our Team Web Sites below: 🌍www.fvluxuryhomes.com 🌍www.gelderman.ca     Share this article

 

Fraser Valley Housing Market Statistics - January 2025

 

Fraser Valley Housing Market Statistics - January 2025

 

Fraser Valley’s decade-high inventory could open doors for buyers   SURREY, BC — Growing inventory and stable prices could lead to opportunities for buyers in the Fraser Valley market this winter despite uncertain economic conditions.   Newly listed homes jumped 167 per cent from December to January, with 3,432 listed on the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®). At 7,251 active listings, inventory is at a 10-year seasonal high, 54 per cent above the 10-year average.               While sales remained slow in January, with 818 properties sold (down 18% from December), the combination of stable prices and abundant selection presents potential opportunities for buyers to get back into the market.   The sales-to-active listings ratio appears to bear this out. At 11 per cent, the overall ratio is signaling a buyer’s market, with detached homes firmly in buyer’s market territory. The market is considered to be balanced when the ratio is between 12 per cent and 20 per cent.   It took longer to sell homes in January compared to December. Across the Fraser Valley, the average number of days to sell a single-family detached home was 52, while for a condo it was 42. Townhomes took, on average, 38 days to sell.                 “The market appears to be in a holding pattern at the moment,” said Baldev Gill, CEO of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. “There is no doubt that economic uncertainty is playing a role, especially the spectre of a trade war, which could lead to even more rate cuts by the Bank of Canada. The confluence of these conditions could provide unique buying opportunities, but we urge buyers and sellers to work with a REALTOR® to ensure they align with financial objectives.”   Benchmark prices in the Fraser Valley held relatively steady in January, with the composite Benchmark price down 0.03 per cent to $964,800.   MLS® HPI Benchmark Price Activity Single Family Detached: At $1,482,400, the Benchmark price for an FVREB single-family detached home increased 0.1 per cent compared to December 2024 and increased 0.6 per cent compared to January 2024. Townhomes: At $826,000, the Benchmark price for an FVREB townhome decreased 0.2 per cent compared to December 2024 and decreased 0.2 per cent compared to January 2024. Apartments: At $534,600, the Benchmark price for an FVREB apartment/condo increased 0.1 per cent compared to December 2024 and decreased 1.2 per cent compared to January 2024.             For the FULL STATISTICS PACKAGE click HERE Know someone moving ANYWHERE in the WORLD? Call us today--we know the BEST agents everywhere!!   Serving Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, Langley, Surrey and the WORLD!   📞 Office Phone: 604-743-7653 ALL GTeam contact 📲 info can be found on  either of our Team Web Sites below: 🌍www.fvluxuryhomes.com 🌍www.gelderman.ca