Jan Baxter - Blog

✨MONTHLY UPDATE | AUGUST 2024✨

Posted on Sep 01, 2024

Two rate cuts not enough to ignite summer home sales in the Fraser Valley

“Despite two policy rate cuts by the Bank of Canada, buyers are still feeling the squeeze of overall affordability challenges in BC,” said Jeff Chadha, Chair of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. “With prices for single-family homes, townhouses and condos holding relatively...

✨MONTHLY UPDATE | JULY 2024✨

Posted on Aug 01, 2024

Cool summer market persists in Fraser Valley with second slowest July sales in a decade

“Amidst an overall balanced market, some REALTORS® are experiencing pockets within the Fraser Valley that favour buyers, where prices have come down,” said Jeff Chadha, Chair of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. “This is evident in the amount of time buyers ha...

✨MONTHLY UPDATE | JUNE 2024✨

Posted on Jul 01, 2024

Fraser Valley home sales fall despite Bank of Canada rate cut

“With seasonally slow sales in June and a steady increase in inventory, we’d expect to see affordability improve,” said Jeff Chadha, Chair of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. “However, prices in the Fraser Valley remained relatively flat. That said, despite slow sales, properties that...

✨MONTHLY UPDATE | MAY 2024✨

Posted on Jun 01, 2024

Spring inventory continues to build in the Fraser Valley to levels not seen in nearly five years

“We are seeing an influx of inventory this spring, primarily due to slower than usual spring sales,” said Jeff Chadha, Chair of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. “Growing inventory levels are helping to create a healthy balance in the market, giving b...

✨MONTHLY UPDATE | APRIL 2024✨

Posted on May 01, 2024

Modest increase in April home sales in the Fraser Valley takes lead from cooler spring weather

“We are seeing a relatively calm and balanced market right now,” said Jeff Chadha, Chair of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. “Which means buyers have time to shop around and purchase a home without the pressure of a few years ago, and while prices are...

✨MONTHLY MARKET UPDATE | MARCH 2024✨

Posted on Apr 01, 2024

Home buyers in the Fraser Valley have more choice heading into the spring market with inventory levels for March at the highest they’ve been in the past five years.

“With inventory building, buyers now have more opportunities in both the detached and attached markets compared to one year ago,” said Jeff Chadha, Chair of the Fraser Valley Real Estate...