Vancouver Island Market Report Infographics
INFOGRAPHICS: February 2023 VIREB Vancouver Island Market Reports
MARKET PICKING UP STEAM AS WE HEAD TOWARDS SPRING
Last month, 220 single-family homes sold in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) area, a 37 per cent decrease from one year ago (350) and a 33 per cent increase from January 2023 (165). Sales of condo apartments in February 2023 came in at 64, declining by 40 per cent year over year and increasing by 52 per cent from the previous month. In the row/townhouse category, 50 units changed hands in February, down 44 per cent from one year ago and up by 39 per cent from January.
“The higher sales seen in February are no real surprise, as the housing market typically begins to pick up steam as we head towards spring,” says Kelly O’Dywer, 2023 Chair. “We’re still seeing some multiple offers on well-priced properties, but the market is more price-sensitive than we’ve seen in some time. Buyers are savvy and unwilling to stretch their budget by more than they can comfortably afford.”
Inventory continues to post gains but is still below ideal for a balanced market. Active listings of single- family homes were 937 in February, up from 345 one year ago and 861 in January. VIREB’s inventory of condo apartments hit 253 last month, up from 116 listings one year ago and 239 in January. There were 251 row/townhouses for sale last month compared to 66 one year ago and 239 the previous month.
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The following data is a comparison between February 2023 and February 2022 numbers, and is current as of March 2023. Click here to check out last month’s infographics.
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INFOGRAPHICS: January 2023 VIREB Vancouver Island Market Reports
CALM START TO THE YEAR HERALDS A GREAT TIME TO BUY
Last month, 165 single-family homes sold in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) area, a 24 per cent decrease from one year ago and a drop of 18 per cent from December. Sales of condo apartments in January 2023 came in at 42, declining by 52 per cent year over year and increasing by 20 per cent from December. In the row/townhouse category, 36 units changed hands in January, down 41 per cent from one year ago and up 33 per cent from December.
Inventory continues to post gains, but active listings in some categories did drop from December 2022. Year-over-year listings of single-family homes rose to 861 from 257 one year ago but dipped by four per cent from the previous month. VIREB’s inventory of condo apartments was 239 in January, up from 108 listings one year ago and down by four per cent from December. There were 239 row/townhouses for sale last month compared to 66 one year ago and 229 in December.
“Our statistics indicate that we’re off to a somewhat slow start, but our January sales numbers don’t reflect the activity REALTORS® are seeing on the street,” says Kelly O’Dywer, 2023 Chair. “Overall, it’s actually a great time to buy a home.”
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The following data is a comparison between January 2023 and January 2022 numbers, and is current as of February 2023. Click here to check out last month’s infographics.
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INFOGRAPHICS: December 2022 VIREB Vancouver Island Market Reports
QUIET DECEMBER CLOSES OUT THE YEAR
Last month, 200 single-family homes sold in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) area, a 10 per cent decrease from one year ago and a drop of 18 per cent from November. Sales of condo apartments in December came in at 35, declining by 53 per cent year over year and dropping by 36 per cent from November. In the row/townhouse category, 27 units changed hands in December, down 46 per cent from one year ago and 41 per cent from November.
Inventory continues to build over what was available in December 2021, but active listings did drop from November 2022. Year-over-year listings of single-family homes rose to 895 from 223 one year ago but dipped by 25 per cent from the previous month. VIREB’s inventory of condo apartments was 248 in December 2022, up from 67 listings one year ago and down by 13 per cent from November. There were 229 row/townhouses for sale last month compared to 56 one year ago and 266 in November.
“December sales activity reflected a typical end-of-year market, which is usually slower during the holiday season,” says Erica Kavanaugh, 2022 VIREB Chair. “REALTORS® are reporting that some clients are taking a wait-and-see approach, opting to wait until spring, which typically sees more interest from buyers and an uptick in listings.”
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The following data is a comparison between December 2022 and December 2021 numbers, and is current as of January 2023. Click here to check out last month’s infographics.
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INFOGRAPHICS: November 2022 VIREB Vancouver Island Market Reports
CONTINUING INVENTORY GAINS POSITIVE SIGN FOR NEW YEAR
Last month, 244 single-family homes sold in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) area, a 30 per cent decrease from one year ago and down by two per cent from October.
There were 54 condo apartment sales in November 2022, a decline of 50 per cent year over year and up by 29 per cent from October. In the row/townhouse category, 46 units changed hands in November, down 52 per cent from one year ago and 10 per cent from October.
There were 1,195 active listings of single-family detached properties last month, compared
to 301 in November 2021 and 1,360 in October. VIREB’s inventory of condo apartments was 286 in November 2022, up from 96 listings one year ago and down from 314 in October. There were 266 row/townhouses for sale last month compared to 64 one year ago and 296 in October.
“Our statistics indicate that active listings are nearing our 10-year average, which is a positive development and good news for buyers,” says Erica Kavanaugh, 2022 VIREB Chair. “Lack of inventory contributed to the creation of a long-standing sellers’ market that presented many challenges for our buyers, particularly those purchasing a home for the first time.”
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The following data is a comparison between November 2022 and November 2021 numbers, and is current as of December 2022. Click here to check out last month’s infographics.
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INFOGRAPHICS: October 2022 VIREB Vancouver Island Market Reports
HOUSING MARKET QUIETS AS YEAR-END APPROACHES
Last month, 249 single-family homes sold in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) area, a 37 per cent decrease from one year ago and up by three per cent from September.
There were 42 condo apartment sales in October 2022, a decline of 65 per cent year over year and down by 19 per cent from September. In the row/townhouse category, 51 units changed hands in October, down 41 per cent from one year ago and up four per cent from September.
Active listings of single-family detached properties last month more than tripled from October 2021 but dipped by four percent from September, hitting 1,360. VIREB’s inventory of condo apartments was 314 in October 2022, up from 124 listings one year ago and down by five per cent from September. There were 296 row/townhouses for sale last month, up by 147 per cent from the previous October and virtually the same number as in September (295).
“More inventory and weaker demand mean it’s a perfect time to buy. Well-priced and well-maintained properties are still generating multiple offers and selling briskly, but the market has shifted from the heated conditions REALTORS® saw for much of the year,” says Erica Kavanaugh, 2022 VIREB Chair. “Buyers and sellers need to be realistic and flexible about prices, and a local REALTOR® can help develop a winning strategy no matter which side of the real estate transaction you occupy.”
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The following data is a comparison between October 2022 and October 2021 numbers, and is current as of November 2022. Click here to check out last month’s infographics.
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INFOGRAPHICS: September 2022 VIREB Vancouver Island Market Reports
FALL BRINGS MORE BREATHING ROOM FOR BUYERS
Last month, active listings of single-family detached properties nearly tripled from September 2021, jumping to 1,417. VIREB’s inventory of condo apartments was 332 in September 2022, up from 167 listings one year ago. There were 295 row/townhouses for sale last month, nearly tripling from the 106 reported one year ago.
Although there is still robust demand, more inventory creates breathing room for buyers and eases some of the pressure they’ve been facing when making an offer. On the other side of the transaction, sellers may have to adjust their expectations as demand is strongest for homes priced to reflect the reality of a shifting market.
“We’re still seeing multiple offers on well-priced properties, but buyers are taking more of a wait-and-see approach,” says Erica Kavanaugh, 2022 VIREB Chair. “Overpriced properties typically take longer to sell, so clients need to be realistic when listing their home. What your neighbour sold for in the spring doesn’t mean you’ll get the same amount of money now. Six months can be a long time in real estate.”
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The following data is a comparison between September 2022 and September 2021 numbers, and is current as of October 2022. Click here to check out last month’s infographics.
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INFOGRAPHICS: August 2022 VIREB Vancouver Island Market Reports
CALMER MARKET CONDITIONS AS SUMMER DRAWS TO A CLOSE
Inventory was up, and sales were down in August, reminiscent of a typical summer market in pre-COVID times.
Last month, active listings of single-family detached properties (not acreage or waterfront) jumped to 1,368, a 153 per cent increase from August 2021. VIREB’s inventory of condo apartments hit 332 last month, up from 164 listings one year ago. There were 280 row/townhouses for sale last month compared to 109 one year ago.
The quieter August gave consumers and REALTORS® time to catch their breath after the frenetic pace VIREB’s housing market has been setting since 2020. Additional inventory is good news for buyers, giving them more options to choose from and easing the pressure to move too quickly when making an offer. On the other side of the transaction, sellers may have to adjust their expectations somewhat.
“After months of historically low listings, January posted a small inventory bump, and active listings have risen steadily since then accompanied by slightly lower demand,” says Erica Kavanaugh, 2022 VIREB Chair. “What we’re seeing now is more about conditions returning to what they were before the pandemic. We’ll have to see how the rest of the year shapes up to determine whether we’re looking at a more significant trend.”
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The following data is a comparison between August 2022 and August 2021 numbers, and is current as of September 2022. Click here to check out last month’s infographics.
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INFOGRAPHICS: July 2022 VIREB Vancouver Island Market Reports
JULY BRINGS MORE OPTIONS FOR BUYERS
Due to a significant increase in inventory, July brought more options for buyers in the
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) area.
Last month, active listings of single-family homes (not acreage or waterfront) climbed by 142 per cent
from July 2021 and 15 per cent from June 2022, reaching 1,387. VIREB’s inventory of condo apartments
hit 336 in July, 91 per cent higher than one year ago and up by 14 per cent from June. There were 267
row/townhouses for sale in July, a 107 per cent year-over-year increase and up by 20 per cent from June.
The additional inventory gives buyers more choices and mitigates the need to move too quickly when
making an offer. Kelly O’Dwyer, 2022 VIREB President-Elect, notes that while sales have slowed, the
tempo is more reminiscent of a typical summer market, but one the board has not seen in several years.
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The following data is a comparison between July 2022 and July 2021 numbers, and is current as of August 2022. Click here to check out last month’s infographics.
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INFOGRAPHICS: June 2022 VIREB Vancouver Island Market Reports
RISING INVENTORY A HOPEFUL SIGN FOR BUYERS
Inventory in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) area rose significantly last
month, with listings of single-family homes more than doubling from June 2021. At the same time, sales dipped across the board area in most markets.
Last month, active listings of single-family homes (not acreage or waterfront) climbed by 107 per cent from June 2021 and 23 per cent from May 2022, reaching 1,204. VIREB’s inventory of condo apartments was 295 in June, 43 per cent higher than one year ago and up by 28 per cent from May. There were 222 row/townhouses for sale in June, a 60 per cent year-over-year increase and up by 32 per cent from May.
The additional inventory is a positive development for buyers, providing more options and easing the pressure to move too quickly when making an offer. Higher interest rates are causing some buyers to put the brakes on purchasing a home, and REALTORS® are seeing price reductions in the higher end of the market. However, it is too early to speculate whether VIREB’s housing market is moving towards a buyers’ or balanced market.
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The following data is a comparison between June 2022 and June 2021 numbers, and is current as of July 2022. Click here to check out last month’s infographics.
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INFOGRAPHICS: May 2022 VIREB Vancouver Island Market Reports
MARKET SHIFTING AMIDST LIGHTER DEMAND AND MORE INVENTORY
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) housing market appears to be shifting
amidst lighter demand and increased inventory.
Last month, active listings of single-family homes (not acreage or waterfront) climbed by 64 percent from May 2021 and 34 percent from April of this year. VIREB’s inventory of condo apartments in May was 28 per cent higher than one year ago and increased by 32 per cent from April. Row/townhouse inventory rose by 49 per cent year over year and 12 per cent from April.
The increased inventory is good news for buyers, giving them more options to choose from and easing the pressure to move too quickly when making an offer. However, the market still favours sellers, and balanced conditions seem to be some distance away. According to the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA), it will take a substantial decline in demand to return active listings on Vancouver Island to a healthy state.
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The following data is a comparison between May 2022 and May 2021 numbers, and is current as of June 2022. Click here to check out last month’s infographics.
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