Found 7 blog entries tagged as Vancouver real estate market.

Selling a home in Vancouver can be both exciting and challenging. One big question many homeowners ask is: Should you renovate before selling? If you're thinking, "I want to sell my home in Vancouver, but should I invest in upgrades first?", you're not alone. The Vancouver real estate market has evolved in recent years, and strategic renovations can help increase home value Vancouver sellers can achieve. In this blog post, we'll explore 2024 market trends, highlight home upgrades that add value, and share practical Vancouver home selling tips on pre-sale improvements, staging, and prioritizing renovations for the best return on investment. Our tone is conversational and down-to-earth, so you can make informed decisions about which Vancouver home…

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Buying a condo in an older building can be a smart way to get into the Vancouver real estate market. Many older condo buildings in Vancouver offer larger floor plans, great locations, and a strong sense of community that newer high-rises sometimes lack.

But age also brings risk.

If you are considering an older building in areas like Kitsilano, the West End, Mount Pleasant, Fairview, or East Vancouver, you need a clear, practical framework to decide whether that condo is a smart move or a future money pit.

This guide acts as your Vancouver condo buying guide for older buildings. You will learn:

  • Why older condos can be a great value

  • The main risks of buying an older condo

  • How Vancouver strata maintenance and planning…

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Slow sales and high inventory give buyers the edge in
October

VANCOUVER, B.C. - November 4, 2025 - Home sales registered on the MLS® in Metro
Vancouver* were 14 per cent lower than last October, as the trend of slower sales and
building inventory creates favourable conditions for those looking to buy in the fall market.

The Greater Vancouver REALTORS& (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled
2,255 in October 2025, a 14.3 per cent decrease from the 2,632 sales recorded in October
2024. This was 14.5 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (2,638).

"October is typically the last month of the year where sales activity sees a seasonal uptick,
but sales still fell short of last year's figures and the ten year seasonal average," soid…

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Buying a home is a huge milestone, especially in a city like Vancouver. Many Vancouver home buyers – from excited first-timers to young couples saving for their dream home – jump into the process eager to start visiting open houses and browsing listings. It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of buying a home in Vancouver, given its vibrant neighborhoods and the prospect of finally owning property. For a first-time home buyer in Vancouver, the process can feel both thrilling and a bit intimidating, so it's important to start off on the right foot. However, the Vancouver real estate market is also one of the most expensive and competitive in Canada, with the average home price now well over $1 million. In such an environment, preparation is key. If…

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The Vancouver housing market 2025 has taken a noticeable turn compared to the frenzied seller’s market of previous years. After a decade of soaring prices, Vancouver home prices are finally easing in many areas. In fact, Metro Vancouver is now largely considered a buyer’s market. For the first time in years, buyers have more negotiating power as inventory builds and prices soften. In this blog, we’ll explore the real estate trends in Vancouver – particularly which Vancouver neighborhoods (across Greater Vancouver) are seeing the steepest price declines in today’s market – and what it means for buyers and sellers.

Overview: A Cooling Vancouver Real Estate Market in 2025

It’s no secret that the Vancouver real estate market has cooled relative to its…

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Vancouver’s housing market has long been known for its sky-high prices and fierce competition. But beyond the headlines, there’s a deeper story about life cycle housing in Vancouver — how people move through different homes as their life stages change. Ideally, a young adult starts as a first-time buyer, upgrades as their family grows, and eventually considers downsizing in Vancouver for retirement.

That natural progression — moving up or down the housing ladder — has become harder than ever in the Vancouver real estate market. This challenge affects everyone from new buyers and families to retirees and investors. Let’s break down why moving up or down in Vancouver’s housing market has become such a challenge, and what it means for homeownership in…

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Vancouver’s skyline reflects a bustling condo market. The Greater Vancouver real estate market has shown signs of cooling in 2025: after years of rapid growth, average condo prices have dipped modestly (around –3 to –4% year-over-year) as inventory rises. By mid-2025 the benchmark apartment price in Vancouver was about $744K, with an average sale price around $786K. In this climate of higher supply and softer prices, buyers must decide carefully whether a pre-sale condo or a resale condo in Vancouver is the better investment. Each option has distinct pros and cons of pre-sale condos versus resale units, and the right choice depends on your timing, budget, and goals.

Vancouver’s Condo Market Snapshot

Vancouver’s condo market has been in flux. In…

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