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The Vancouver real estate market has entered a new phase. After years where sellers controlled pricing and buyers felt forced to rush, the balance has shifted. In 2026, negotiation power has returned, and buyers are once again able to influence outcomes.

This shift did not happen overnight. It followed rising interest rates, slower sales activity, and a steady increase in available inventory. The result is a market where buyers have options, sellers face competition, and pricing must reflect reality rather than hope.

For anyone buying a home in Vancouver or selling a home in Vancouver, understanding how negotiation power works today is critical. This article explains what changed, how buyers are using leverage in 2026, and how sellers can protect…

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Sales Recovery Continues in July

Home sales registered on the MLS® across Metro Vancouver in July extended the early signs of recovery that emerged in June, now down just two per cent from July of last year.

The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 2,286 in July 2025, a two per cent decrease from the 2,333 sales recorded in July 2024. This was 13.9 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (2,656).

“The June data showed early signs of sales activity in the region turning a corner, and these latest figures for July are confirming this emerging trend,” said Andrew Lis, GVR’s director of economics and data analytics. “Although the Bank of Canada held the policy rate steady in July, this…

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Spring Market Brings Abundance of Opportunity for Buyers

VANCOUVER, BC – May 2, 2025 – The slowdown in home sales registered on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Metro Vancouver* that began early this year continued in April, with sales down nearly 24 per cent year-over-year.

The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 2,163 in April 2025, a 23.6 per cent decrease from the 2,831 sales recorded in April 2024. This was 28.2 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (3,014).

“From a historical perspective, the slower sales we’re now seeing stand out as unusual, particularly against a backdrop of significantly improved borrowing conditions, which typically helps to boost sales,” said Andrew Lis,…

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