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New listings at 10-year high in 2024, but affordability still the elephant in the room in Fraser Valley

  SURREY, BC — Bank of Canada interest rate cuts that began mid-year were not enough to ease the affordability crisis for many home buyers in the Fraser Valley in 2024, leading to a decline in annual sales.   The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board reported new listings of 35,698 for ...

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Rising home sales a sign of market shift in the Fraser Valley?

  SURREY, BC — Home sales in the Fraser Valley increased for the first time in five months following a sizable interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada in October. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 1,330 sales in October, up 35 per cent from September, and 37 per ...

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Sluggish sales and rising inventories see Fraser Valley moving toward a buyer’s market

  SURREY, BC — With active inventories hitting levels not seen in 10 years and sales 30 per cent below the 10-year average, Fraser Valley real estate is building towards a buyer’s market if sales continue to lag.   The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 982 sales in September, down ...

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

SURREY, BC — The Fraser Valley residential resale market slowed again in August, as homebuyers continue to face affordability challenges.   The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 1,067 sales in August, down by 13 per cent over last month and by 30 per cent over the 10-year seasonal average. August ...

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