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Home sales rise in October, but Fraser Valley buyer’s market shows little sign of shifting

Despite a seasonal increase in monthly sales, the Fraser Valley housing market continues to contend with subdued demand, ample supply and cautious buyers, with little change in the balance between buyers and sellers. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 1,051 sales on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in October, ...

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Fraser Valley sellers feel the squeeze as buyers take their time

A deepening buyer’s market in the Fraser Valley is giving buyers more time to make their move, as sales continued to slow in August. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 941 sales on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in August, a 14 per cent decrease from July but one ...

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More choice, lower prices giving hesitant Fraser Valley homebuyers options

Fraser Valley home buyers remained cautious despite continued weakening prices, as September sales failed to keep pace with the seasonal rise in new listings. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 922 sales on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in September, a two per cent decrease from August and four ...

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Improving affordability continues to outpace buyer demand

Fraser Valley home prices continued to edge downward in July, with the composite Benchmark price down 0.8 per cent from June and down seven per cent year-over-year. Despite improving affordability, buyers remained cautious, keeping sales well below typical seasonal levels. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 1,089 sales on ...

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Fraser Valley is becoming more affordable — but buyers are still holding back

Home prices in the Fraser Valley continued to become more affordable in June, with Benchmark prices now sitting 26 per cent below their 2022 peak. Prices edged down another 0.9 per cent during the month, reinforcing buyer-friendly conditions despite a sluggish market. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 1,147 ...

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Falling prices open the door for Fraser Valley move-up buyers

A modest increase in Fraser Valley home sales in May suggests buyers remain engaged, albeit cautiously as economic uncertainty continues to temper the pace of the spring market. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 1,124 sales on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in May, a 0.5 per cent increase ...

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Fraser Valley home prices level off amid improving affordability

After nearly a year of steady price declines, the Fraser Valley housing market is beginning to show early signs of stabilizing, with Benchmark prices edging up month-over-month for the first time in 11 months. While March sales activity picked up over the previous month, year-over-year sales throughout the first quarter ...

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Fraser Valley market shows early bloom with February sales lift

The Fraser Valley market showed early signs of a spring thaw in February, with sales increasing over January, but continuing to trail typical levels for this time of year. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 843 sales on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in February, a 36 per cent ...

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2025 Fraser Valley housing market slowest in over two decades despite falling prices and decade-high inventory

Decade-high inventory and softer prices failed to spark buyer demand in the Fraser Valley in 2025. Despite favourable conditions and increased negotiating power, many buyers stayed on the sidelines, making it one of the slowest years for sales in decades. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 12,224 sales on ...

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Early fall momentum slows as Fraser Valley sales dip in November

Easing prices and abundant inventory weren’t enough to entice buyers to the Fraser Valley market in November, as sales declined in line with seasonal buying patterns. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 943 sales on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in November, a 16 per cent decrease from October, ...

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