October Market Update: Greater Vancouver & East Vancouver



Another busy month with prices continuing to increase in most areas due to competition increasing with less inventory to choose from, as we move toward typically slower late Fall/Winter months. 

Check out summary of Greater Vancouver October stats below!

- 34.7% increase in sales (3,687) increase in sales compared to the 10-year October sales average and is the second-highest total on record for the month
- 29% increase in sales compared to October 2019
-1.2% increase in sales compared to September 2020

East Vancouver is moving in Stride with the wider market, check out quick stats of our neighbourhood below!

Sales to active listing ratio for East Vancouver:
- Condos @ 27.9%
- Townhomes @ 32.1%
- Detached homes @ 27.9%

How does this affect overall pricing? 

We generally look to sales-to-active listings ratios to determine what way prices are trending. sales-to-active listings ratio is the number of sales vs active listings  in a particular area (Metro Vancouver) in a given month. Generally speaking, 12-20% is a balanced market, below 12% shows signs of possible price decline if sustained for long periods of time, while above 20% indicates potential price increases.

One-Year change in pricing for East Vancouver:
- Condos +3.6%
- Townhomes +4.9%
- Detached homes +9.4%!

Thinking of selling?

It's a great time to upgrade or liquidate. With the competition we're seeing for most properties this could be a great time to sell stigmatized homes - maybe your home doesn't have the cookie-cutter layout, or maybe it doesn't have the greatest exposure. With the right pricing and marketing strategy this could be the time for your home to shine. Reach out to chat about options here.

Sincerely,

Chris Strand
chris@chrisstrand.ca
604.308.2344



Get to know Chris



Chris is an award winning Realtor with over 8 years of experience and a portfolio of over 800 homes sold across new development & resale.

Chris' successful career in real estate started in project sales, where he worked with local residential developers to market and sell new townhome and condominium buildings. His success in sales, paired with his natural ability to foster relationships with developers and sales teams alike, allowed him to move into a management position as the Regional Sales Manager for one of Vancouver's top real estate sales and marketing firms. Chris worked with a portfolio of renowned developers to plan and execute sales and marketing strategies for residential developments across Greater Vancouver.

With an entrepreneurial craving to satisfy and a wealth of experience in hand, building a business to be proud of was a must. This led to joining forces with Oakwyn Realty, Vancouver's most innovative brokerage and the most organic alignment.

Chris prides himself in his ability to navigate his way through any sale, making buying or selling homes a memorable and stress-free experience. Having experience negotiating the fine print on $100M+ residential developments, clients can feel confident in Chris' ability to find success in the purchase or sale of their future home.

With a wealth of experience in the industry and a passion for creating memorable experiences for his clients, Chris offers a full range of services to prospective home buyers and sellers as well as residential developers.