News: Vancouver Real Estate Market

RECBC Rule Change Notice to Consumers

Changes to the Real Estate Council of British Columbia's disclosure requirements are designed to ensure that consumers have the information they need to make informed decisions in a real estate transaction. We want to make sure that all of our consumers have an opportunity to make an informed decision about their agency rights and options.


Effective June 15, 2018 all real estate agents (licensees) must make disclosures about the intent of providing services to consumers earlier than had previously...

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Home seller supply grows as demand declines

With home sale activity dipping below long-term historical averages, the supply of homes for sale in Metro Vancouver* reached a three-year high in June.


The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 2,425 in June 2018, a 37.7 per cent decline from the 3,893 sales recorded in June 2017, and a 14.4 per cent decrease compared to May 2018 when 2,833 homes sold.


Last month’s sales were 28.7 per cent below the 10-year June sales average....

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