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Market Recovery Continues at an Uneven Pace Across BC
Market Recovery Continues at an Uneven Pace Across BC
For the complete news release, including detailed statistics, click here. Vancouver, BC – January 13, 2026. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that 4,271 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems in December 2025, down 5.9 per cent from December 2024. The average MLS® residential price in BC in December ...
Contract Etiquette for REALTORS®: Navigating Changes, Strikeouts, and Initials #592
Contract Etiquette for REALTORS®: Navigating Changes, Strikeouts, and Initials #592
A properly drafted Contract of Purchase and Sale (CPS) is critical to the successful completion of a real estate transaction. Drafting legally enforceable contracts that accurately reflect the agreement between a buyer and seller is a fundamental part of every REALTOR®’s practice, and failing to do so can introduce unnecessary risk and potential liability for ...
Housing Monitor Dashboard - January 2026
Housing Monitor Dashboard - January 2026
The dashboard was last updated on January 6, 2026. The BCREA Economics team has created the Housing Monitor Dashboard to help REALTORS® monitor BC’s housing market. This dashboard provides up-to-date data on key variables for public education and use. The image and data are available for download under each chart, where possible. Resale Home Market The ...
BCREA Nowcast - January 2026
BCREA Nowcast - January 2026
BC Monthly Real GDP Estimate for October 2025 & Preliminary Estimate for November 2025 The BCREA Nowcast estimate for provincial economic growth, measured as year-over-year growth in real GDP, indicated a 1.4 per cent increase in October. By comparison, the Canadian economy saw a year-over-year growth of 0.4 per cent in October. Our preliminary estimate ...
Housing Market Update - December 2025
Housing Market Update - December 2025
Watch BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson discuss the November 2025 statistics. [iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/I_27QZGyPYg” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen style=”position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;”][/iframe] Click here for the Housing Market Update charts. Click here to visit BCREA's YouTube channel. Read the news release here. For more information, please contact: Brendon Ogmundson Chief Economist Direct: 604.742.2796 Mobile: 604.505.6793 Email: bogmundson@bcrea.bc.ca To subscribe to ...
BC Housing Market Activity Weakens Heading Into the Holidays
BC Housing Market Activity Weakens Heading Into the Holidays
For the complete news release, including detailed statistics, click here. Vancouver, BC – December 15, 2025. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that 5,052 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems in November 2025, down 13.3 per cent from November 2024. The average MLS® residential price in BC in November ...
Mortgage Rate Forecast
Mortgage Rate Forecast
To view the full interactive Mortgage Rate Forecast, click here. To download the PDF, click here. Highlights Mortgage Rate OutlookBond markets in Canada and the United States are coming to terms with monetary policy that may be tighter than previously expected. Even after two rounds of rate cuts by the Bank of Canada, five-year bond ...
Working With Vulnerable Clients #591
Working With Vulnerable Clients #591
As professional advisors, REALTORS® often encounter clients experiencing various forms of vulnerability, such as diminished capacity, coercion, or abuse. REALTORS® have both ethical and legal duties under BC law and professional regulations related to dealing with vulnerable clients. In this article, we will explore how to identify vulnerabilities, respond appropriately, and use available resources. Vulnerability ...
BCREA Nowcast - November 2025
BCREA Nowcast - November 2025
BC Monthly Real GDP Estimate for October 2025 & Preliminary Estimate for November 2025 The BCREA Nowcast estimate for provincial economic growth, measured as year-over-year growth in real GDP, indicated a 1.4 per cent increase in October. By comparison, the Canadian economy saw a year-over-year growth of 0.4 per cent in October. Our preliminary estimate ...
Housing Monitor Dashboard - November 2025
Housing Monitor Dashboard - November 2025
The dashboard was last updated on January 6, 2026. The BCREA Economics team has created the Housing Monitor Dashboard to help REALTORS® monitor BC’s housing market. This dashboard provides up-to-date data on key variables for public education and use. The image and data are available for download under each chart, where possible. Resale Home Market The ...
BCREA is Seeking a Public Director to Join Board of Directors
BCREA is Seeking a Public Director to Join Board of Directors
BCREA Now Accepting Applications for REALTOR® Positions on its Board of Directors
BCREA Now Accepting Applications for REALTOR® Positions on its Board of Directors
BCREA is now inviting applications from REALTORS® who are eager to help shape the future of real estate in British Columbia. If you are ready to elevate your leadership impact and represent your colleagues, we encourage you to apply to serve on BCREA’s Board of Directors 2026-2027 term. As a REALTOR® Director, you will have ...
Commercial Leading Indicator Shows Steady Commercial Activity in the Third Quarter of 2025
Commercial Leading Indicator Shows Steady Commercial Activity in the Third Quarter of 2025
Please be advised that this is the final edition of BCREA’s Commercial Leading Indicator (CLI). Due to a shifting post-COVID commercial landscape and recent changes to data availability for some CLI components, we can no longer be confident in the CLI’s predictive capacity. Thank you for reading. To view the full interactive Commercial Leading Indicator, ...
𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦: The Newsletter - November 2025
𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦: The Newsletter - November 2025
Housing Market Update - November 2025
Housing Market Update - November 2025
Watch BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson discuss the November 2025 statistics. [iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/I_27QZGyPYg” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen style=”position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;”][/iframe] Click here for the Housing Market Update charts. Click here to visit BCREA's YouTube channel. Read the news release here. For more information, please contact: Brendon Ogmundson Chief Economist Direct: 604.742.2796 Mobile: 604.505.6793 Email: bogmundson@bcrea.bc.ca To subscribe to ...
BC Housing Market Activity Strengthening into the Closing Months of 2025
BC Housing Market Activity Strengthening into the Closing Months of 2025
For the complete news release, including detailed statistics, click here. Vancouver, BC – November 12, 2025. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that 6,374 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems in October 2025, down 10.2 per cent from October 2024. The average MLS® residential price in BC in October ...
BCREA 2025 Fourth Quarter Housing Forecast
BCREA 2025 Fourth Quarter Housing Forecast
To view the full interactive BCREA Housing Forecast, click here. To download the PDF, click here. Vancouver, BC – November 6, 2025. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) released its 2025 Fourth Quarter Housing Forecast today. Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales in BC are forecast to fall 2.7 per cent to 72,435 units ...
Proceeding With Caution: Court-Ordered Sales in the Foreclosure Context #590
Proceeding With Caution: Court-Ordered Sales in the Foreclosure Context #590
At times messy and complicated, court-ordered sales happen when a property is sold pursuant to a court order. These sales typically occur in the context of foreclosure and family law proceedings, by interested parties holding a minimum 50 per cent interest in the property pursuant to the Partition of Property Act,1 or by petition of ...
BC Organizations Urge Homeowners to Test for “Silent Killer” Radon Gas
BC Organizations Urge Homeowners to Test for “Silent Killer” Radon Gas
Vancouver, BC – November 3, 2025. November is Radon Action Month, and the BC Real Estate Association (BCREA), BC Lung Foundation, and Real Estate Foundation of BC are teaming up to urge the public to test their homes for radon gas. Despite a traditionally low level of public awareness, radon is a threat to homeowners ...
BCREA's New Web Page
BCREA's New Web Page
BCREA Nowcast - October 2025
BCREA Nowcast - October 2025
BC Real Estate Association Named One of the Best Workplaces™ in BC for 2025
BC Real Estate Association Named One of the Best Workplaces™ in BC for 2025
Permanent Provincial Housing Policy Roundtable
Permanent Provincial Housing Policy Roundtable
Mortgage Rate Forecast - September 2025
Mortgage Rate Forecast - September 2025
BCREA Managing Brokers' Portal
BCREA Managing Brokers' Portal
BCREA Website
BCREA Website
BCREA Course Catalogue
BCREA Course Catalogue
BCREA Economics
BCREA Economics
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