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    <title>Hafez Panju : Blog : Latest Blog Posts</title>
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    <copyright>Copyright (C): Hafez Panju, https://www.hafezrealty.com</copyright>
    <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:28:11 GMT</pubDate>
    <dc:creator>Hafez Panju</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2026-05-11T21:28:11Z</dc:date>
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      <title>JUST SOLD - 510 9877 University</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/just-sold---510-9877-university-9011467</link>
      <description>&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Loft Style Home at Veritas&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Excellent Condition&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;1 Bed 757sqft&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Priced at $488,000&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;a target="" rel="" href="https://www.hafezrealty.com/mylistings.html/listing.r3113573-510-9877-university-crescent-burnaby-v5a-0e5.108530507" data-type="link"&gt;Click here for more…&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Stunning! Just one way to describe this south facing loft style home with amazing natural light. Welcome to UniverCity at SFU, Vancouver's premier lifestyle neighborhood. Enjoy the peace &amp;amp; tranquility this area offers. This 1bed/1bath/757sqft home will not disappoint. Features: 17'+ ceilings, freshly painted, new light fixtures, an abundance of light, quality flooring, open layout, SS appls, plenty of cupboard &amp;amp; counter space, spacious living &amp;amp; dining areas. The primary bedroom offers plenty of closet space &amp;amp; over looks the living area. Ideally located steps from the community centre. Bonus: in-suite storage, 1 parking spot &amp;amp; 1 locker. Close to: transit, shopping, indoor/outdoor rec &amp;amp; a host of perks available only to UniverCity residences. Act Now!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:28:11 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2026-05-11T21:28:11Z</dc:date>
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      <title>April 2026 Top Ten</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/april-2026-top-ten-9009830</link>
      <description>&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Thank you to my clients for your continued trust and support—it’s a privilege to help you achieve your real estate goals. I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to work with each of you!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 23:32:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/april-2026-top-ten-9009830</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-05-08T23:32:05Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Price Reduced - 210 9150 University High Street</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/price-reduced---210-9150-university-high-street-9005382</link>
      <description>&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;1 Bed, 1 Bath, 633sqft&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Priced at $418,800&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;a target="" rel="" href="https://www.hafezrealty.com/mylistings.html/listing.r3088268-210-9150-university-crescent-burnaby-v5a-0c5.107981514" data-type="link"&gt;Click for more …&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Enjoy the peace &amp;amp; tranquility this area has to offer. UniverCity at SFU is Vancouver’s premier lifestyle neighborhood. Welcome to this 1bed/1bath/633sqft home, located in Origin,&amp;nbsp;one of SFU’s greenest buildings. You won’t be&amp;nbsp;disappointed. Perfect for investors, first time&amp;nbsp;buyers, students &amp;amp; everyone else in between.&amp;nbsp;Features: freshly painted, open layout, spacious&amp;nbsp;kitchen w/breakfast bar, SS appls, &amp;amp; quartz&amp;nbsp;counters, hydronic heated floors, covered&amp;nbsp;balcony &amp;amp; office nook. The bedroom has pass&amp;nbsp;through closets &amp;amp; access to cheater ensuite.&amp;nbsp;Bonus: parking, locker &amp;amp; strata included heat.&amp;nbsp;Close to: transit, shopping, indoor/outdoor&amp;nbsp;rec. &amp;amp; a of host resident-only perks. Do not&amp;nbsp;miss your chance to enjoy living in this great&amp;nbsp;neighborhood! Act Now!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:02:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/price-reduced---210-9150-university-high-street-9005382</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-05-05T22:02:01Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Diverging trends widen as detached housing gains steam</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/diverging-trends-widen-as-detached-housing-gains-steam-9005360</link>
      <description>&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Home sales registered on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver remain relatively flat compared to April last year, but a divergence is emerging between market segments.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p" style="text-align: start"&gt;The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 2,110 in April 2026, a 2.5 per cent decrease from the 2,163 sales recorded in April 2025. This was 22.9 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (2,735).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p" style="text-align: start"&gt;“Last month we noted that a divergence was emerging between sales trends in the detached and multi-family segments, which continued in April,” said Andrew Lis, GVR chief economist and vice-president data analytics. “Sales of detached homes have been gaining year-over-year, while sales in the multi-family segment have declined, and this pattern is consistent across most areas. The fact this pattern is so broad-based reduces the likelihood what we’re seeing is just a blip in the data since the momentum isn’t isolated to small pockets of the market.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p" style="text-align: start"&gt;There were 6,684 detached, attached and apartment properties newly listed for sale on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Metro Vancouver in April 2026. This represents a 2.4 per cent decrease compared to the 6,850 properties listed in April 2025. This was 15.5 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average (5,785).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p" style="text-align: start"&gt;The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the MLS® system in Metro Vancouver is 16,236, a 0.2 per cent increase compared to April 2025 (16,207). This is 37.9 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average (11,773).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p" style="text-align: start"&gt;Across all detached, attached and apartment property types, the sales-to-active listings ratio for April 2026 is 13.5 per cent. By property type, the ratio is 11.3 per cent for detached homes, 15 per cent for attached, and 14.7 per cent for apartments.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p" style="text-align: start"&gt;Analysis of the historical data suggests downward pressure on home prices occurs when the ratio dips below 12 per cent for a sustained period, while home prices often experience upward pressure when it surpasses 20 per cent over several months.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p" style="text-align: start"&gt;“While it’s not always the case, there have been periods where the detached segment has acted as a bellwether of market sentiment, and it’s a question whether this time around this might be the case,” Lis said. “Prices across all segments remain relatively flat month over month as inventory levels remain sufficient to keep price escalation at bay. But with the detached segment picking up steam heading into the full swing of spring, it may only be a matter of time until the multi-family segments follow suit, which would slowly draw down standing inventory levels unless a surge of sellers come to market with their properties. We’ll be watching the next few months of data closely to see if pent-up demand re-enters the market heading into summer.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p" style="text-align: start"&gt;The MLS® Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $1,098,000. This represents a 6.9 per cent decrease over April 2025 and a 0.6 per cent decrease compared to March 2026.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p" style="text-align: start"&gt;Sales of detached homes in April 2026 reached 659, a 14 per cent increase from the 578 detached sales recorded in April 2025. The benchmark price for a detached home is $1,840,700. This represents an 8.3 per cent decrease from April 2025 and a 0.8 per cent decrease compared to March 2026.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p" style="text-align: start"&gt;Sales of apartment homes reached 1,009 in April 2026, a 10.7 per cent decrease compared to the 1,130 sales in April 2025. The benchmark price of an apartment home is $703,000. This represents a 7.9 per cent decrease from April 2025 and a 0.5 per cent decrease compared to March 2026.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p" style="text-align: start"&gt;Attached home sales in April 2026 totalled 433, a two per cent decrease compared to the 442 sales in April 2025. The benchmark price of a townhouse is $1,043,400. This represents a 5.1 per cent decrease from April 2025 and a 0.4 per cent decrease compared to March 2026.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;a target="" rel="" href="https://members.gvrealtors.ca/news/GVR-Stats-Package-April-2026.pdf" data-type="link"&gt;Click here for more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Provided by:&amp;nbsp;Greater Vancouver REALTORS®&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Editor’s Note:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;*Areas covered by Greater Vancouver REALTORS® include: Bowen Island, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, South Delta, Squamish, Sunshine Coast, Vancouver, West Vancouver, and Whistler.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Greater Vancouver REALTORS® is an association representing more than 15,000 REALTORS® and their companies. The association provides a variety of member services, including the Multiple Listing Service®. For more information on real estate, statistics, and buying or selling a home, contact a local REALTOR® or visit www.gvrealtors.ca.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:05:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/diverging-trends-widen-as-detached-housing-gains-steam-9005360</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-05-05T18:05:19Z</dc:date>
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      <title>BC Housing Market Faces Multiple Headwinds in 2026</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/bc-housing-market-faces-multiple-headwinds-in-2026-8995556</link>
      <description>&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;BCREA 2026 Second Quarter Housing Forecast&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Vancouver, BC – April 27, 2026.&lt;/strong&gt; The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) released its 2026 Second Quarter &lt;em&gt;Housing Forecast&lt;/em&gt; today.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales in BC are forecast to fall 2.1 per cent to 68,700 units this year. In 2027, MLS® residential sales are forecast to move higher, rising 7.7 per cent to 74,000 units.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;“The housing market continues to be challenged by persistent global headwinds and a struggling economy,” said BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson. “However, improved affordability in many markets combined with several years of pent-up demand creates conditions for a rebound, though households will likely need a prolonged period of stability to re-enter the market.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;With active listings at their highest level since 2015, and additional pressure from elevated new-home inventory, we anticipate the average price in BC will fall by 1.4 per cent in 2026 to $939,800, down from $952,930 in 2025. This decrease largely reflects disproportionate weakness in more expensive markets in the Lower Mainland, casting downward pressure on the broader provincial average price.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;a target="" rel="" href="https://www.bcrea.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026-04-27-housing-forecast-news-release.pdf" data-type="link"&gt;Click here for more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Provided by: BCREA&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:29:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/bc-housing-market-faces-multiple-headwinds-in-2026-8995556</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-04-27T17:29:05Z</dc:date>
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      <title>JUST LISTED &amp; OPEN HOUSE- 510 9877 University</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/just-listed-open-house--510-9877-university-8979832</link>
      <description>&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Loft Style Home at Veritas&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Excellent Condition&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;1 Bed 757sqft&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Priced at $488,000&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;a rel="" href="https://www.hafezrealty.com/mylistings.html/listing.r3113573-510-9877-university-crescent-burnaby-v5a-0e5.108530507" data-type="link"&gt;Click here for more…&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Stunning! Just one way to describe this south facing loft style home with amazing natural light. Welcome to UniverCity at SFU, Vancouver's premier lifestyle neighborhood. Enjoy the peace &amp;amp; tranquility this area offers. This 1bed/1bath/757sqft home will not disappoint. Features: 17'+ ceilings, freshly painted, new light fixtures, an abundance of light, quality flooring, open layout, SS appls, plenty of cupboard &amp;amp; counter space, spacious living &amp;amp; dining areas. The primary bedroom offers plenty of closet space &amp;amp; over looks the living area. Ideally located steps from the community centre. Bonus: in-suite storage, 1 parking spot &amp;amp; 1 locker. Close to: transit, shopping, indoor/outdoor rec &amp;amp; a host of perks available only to UniverCity residences. Act Now!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Open Sunday, April 26th&amp;nbsp; from 2 to 4pm.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:21:28 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2026-04-20T22:21:28Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Home Sales Remain Slow Amidst Very Challenging Economic Environment</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/home-sales-remain-slow-amidst-very-challenging-economic-environment-8985885</link>
      <description>&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Vancouver, BC – April 15, 2026. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that 5,766 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems in March 2026, down 3.6 per cent from March 2025. The average MLS® residential price in BC in March 2026 was down 2 per cent at $939,846 compared to $959,236 in March 2025. Total MLS® residential sales dollar volume was $4.21 billion, down 5.6 per cent from the same time the previous year. BC MLS® unit sales were 34.53 per cent lower than the ten-year average for the month of March. “Global conflict leading to rising mortgage rates paired with a sluggish economy are presenting a challenge for a housing market recovery,” said BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson. “Improved affordability and pent-up demand should translate to an acceleration of activity, though the market will need a period of relative calm for households to build confidence.” Year-to-date, BC residential sales dollar volume is down 13 per cent to $12.7 billion, compared with the same period in 2025. Residential unit sales are down 11 per cent year-over-year at 13,595 units, while the average MLS® residential price is also down 2.2 per cent to $933,859.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;a rel="" href="https://www.bcrea.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026-03.pdf" data-type="link"&gt;Click here for more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Provided by: BCREA&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:11:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/home-sales-remain-slow-amidst-very-challenging-economic-environment-8985885</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-04-17T22:11:46Z</dc:date>
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      <title>JUST LISTED &amp; OPEN HOUSE - 505 1238 Richards Street, Vancouver</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/just-listed-open-house---505-1238-richards-street-vancouver-8979819</link>
      <description>&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Metropolis in Yaletown&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;1 bedroom + den/1 bath/ 643sqft.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;$578,800&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;a rel="" href="https://www.hafezrealty.com/mylistings.html/listing.r3110692-505-1238-richards-street-vancouver-v6b-6m6.108464568" data-type="link"&gt;Click here for more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Bright North West corner home in the Heart of Yaletown. Offering City Views and overlooking green space &amp;amp; Emery Barnes Park. This 1bed+den/1bath/643sqft home will not disappoint! Features: spacious plan, vinyl flooring, an abundance of light through tons of windows, well size kitchen w/SS appliances &amp;amp; plenty of cupboard/counter space, in-suite laundry &amp;amp; more. The spacious primary has excellent closet space &amp;amp; direct access to the solarium/den; perfect home-office. Located in Metropolis; a concrete building with well appointed amenities &amp;amp; pet friendly. Enjoy the Yaletown lifestyle: Choices Market below, steps to the City's finest restaurants, boutique shops, transit &amp;amp; walking distance to all amenities. Bonus: 1 parking &amp;amp; locker. Act Now! Open House - Sunday, April 19th from 2 to 4pm.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:12:51 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2026-04-13T22:12:51Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Price Reduced &amp; Open House - 409 9329 University Crescent</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/price-reduced-open-house---409-9329-university-crescent-8972992</link>
      <description>&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Top Floor, Corner Home&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;3 bedroom/2bath/1218 sqft&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;$669,800&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Open House - Sunday, April 12th 2pm - 4pm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;a target="" rel="" href="http://liveatsimonfraser.com/sfu-home-for-sale.html/listing.r3103276-409-9329-university-crescent-burnaby-v5a-4y4.108299753" data-type="link"&gt;Click here for more ….&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Bright, spacious &amp;amp; open layout are just a few ways to describe this home. This 1218sqft/3bed/2bath, top-floor, corner unit offers southern views &amp;amp; over-height ceilings. Your wait is over. Features: open living &amp;amp; dining rooms, excellent room separation, spacious kitchen with eating area, SS apps, covered balcony &amp;amp; cozy gas F/P. The large primary bedroom has ensuite w/soaker tub &amp;amp; walk-in closet. The well-sized 2nd &amp;amp; 3rd rooms complete this home. Bonus: 2 parking &amp;amp; 1storage locker. Located in Harmony at the Highland; gym facilities &amp;amp; allows for rentals &amp;amp; pets. Close to: transit, shopping, indoor/outdoor recreation &amp;amp; a host of perks available only to UniverCity residences. Do not miss your chance to enjoy living in this great lifestyle neighborhood! Act Now!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:49:12 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2026-04-07T21:49:12Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Price Reduced - 210 9150 University High Street</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/price-reduced---210-9150-university-high-street-8972989</link>
      <description>&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;1 Bed, 1 Bath, 633sqft&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Priced at $434,000&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;a rel="" href="https://www.hafezrealty.com/mylistings.html/listing.r3088268-210-9150-university-crescent-burnaby-v5a-0c5.107981514" data-type="link"&gt;Click for more …&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Enjoy the peace &amp;amp; tranquility this area has to offer. UniverCity at SFU is Vancouver’s premier lifestyle neighborhood. Welcome to this 1bed/1bath/633sqft home, located in Origin,&amp;nbsp;one of SFU’s greenest buildings. You won’t be&amp;nbsp;disappointed. Perfect for investors, first time&amp;nbsp;buyers, students &amp;amp; everyone else in between.&amp;nbsp;Features: freshly painted, open layout, spacious&amp;nbsp;kitchen w/breakfast bar, SS appls, &amp;amp; quartz&amp;nbsp;counters, hydronic heated floors, covered&amp;nbsp;balcony &amp;amp; office nook. The bedroom has pass&amp;nbsp;through closets &amp;amp; access to cheater ensuite.&amp;nbsp;Bonus: parking, locker &amp;amp; strata included heat.&amp;nbsp;Close to: transit, shopping, indoor/outdoor&amp;nbsp;rec. &amp;amp; a of host resident-only perks. Do not&amp;nbsp;miss your chance to enjoy living in this great&amp;nbsp;neighborhood! Act Now! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:36:25 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2026-04-07T21:36:25Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Buyers and sellers adopting a wait-and-see approach to housing market</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/buyers-and-sellers-adopting-a-wait-and-see-approach-to-housing-market-8969270</link>
      <description>&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;VANCOUVER, BC – April 2, 2026 – Home sales registered on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver* continue evolving at a pace similar to last year, with the sales down roughly three per cent from last March.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 2,032 in March 2026, a 2.8 per cent decrease from the 2,091 sales recorded in March 2025. This was 31.8 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (2,981).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;“Year-to-date, sales are tracking our forecast for the year closely, and the weakness in demand we continue to observe at the aggregate level is unsurprising,” said Andrew Lis, GVR chief economist and vice-president data analytics. “What’s interesting is that the aggregate total masks an emerging divergence among market segments. While the multifamily segment continues to see slower sales, the detached segment may be awakening with sales up, and new listings down from last year.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;There were 5,792 detached, attached and apartment properties newly listed for sale on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Metro Vancouver in March 2026. This represents a 10.3 per cent decrease compared to the 6,455 properties listed in March 2025. This was 4.9 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average (5,521).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the MLS® system in Metro Vancouver is 14,774, a 1.6 per cent increase compared to March 2025 (14,546). This is 38 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average (10,704).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Across all detached, attached and apartment property types, the sales-to-active listings ratio for March 2026 is 14.2 per cent. By property type, the ratio is 11 per cent for detached homes, 17.2 per cent for attached, and 15.7 per cent for apartments.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Analysis of the historical data suggests downward pressure on home prices occurs when the ratio dips below 12 per cent for a sustained period, while home prices often experience upward pressure when it surpasses 20 per cent over several months.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;“We continue to see fewer sellers stepping into the market than last year, which is keeping inventory levels relatively flat. Pairing this dynamic with sales remaining below long-term averages, we’re not seeing prices move significantly in either direction,” Lis said. “And while the political uncertainty over tariffs may have diminished relative to what we saw in early 2025, the conflict in the middle east is now putting upward pressure on bond yields and fixed mortgage rates.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;“As a result, it’s reasonable to expect there may be a dampening effect on demand as we head into the spring market, absent a swift resolution to the conflict.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;The MLS® Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $1,104,300. This represents a 6.8 per cent decrease over March 2025 and a 0.4 per cent increase compared to February 2026.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Sales of detached homes in March 2026 reached 571, an 8.3 per cent increase from the 527 detached sales recorded in March 2025. The benchmark price for a detached home is $1,854,800. This represents an 8.2 per cent decrease from March 2025 and a 1 per cent increase compared to February 2026.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Sales of apartment homes reached 999 in March 2026, a 7.8 per cent decrease compared to the 1,084 sales in March 2025. The benchmark price of an apartment home is $706,700. This represents a 7.8 per cent decrease from March 2025 and a 0.2 per cent decrease compared to February 2026.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Attached home sales in March 2026 totalled 446, a 5.5 per cent decrease compared to the 472 sales in March 2025. The benchmark price of a townhouse is $1,047,100. This represents a 5.7 per cent decrease from March 2025 and a 0.1 per cent increase compared to February 2026.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;a target="" rel="" href="https://members.gvrealtors.ca/news/GVR-Stats-Package-March-2026.pdf" data-type="link"&gt;Click here for more…&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Editor’s Note: *Areas covered by Greater Vancouver REALTORS® include: Bowen Island, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, South Delta, Squamish, Sunshine Coast, Vancouver, West Vancouver, and Whistler.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Greater Vancouver REALTORS® is an association representing more than 15,000 REALTORS® and their companies. The association provides a variety of member services, including the Multiple Listing Service®. For more information on real estate, statistics, and buying or selling a home, contact a local REALTOR® or visit &lt;a target="" rel="" href="http://www.gvrealtors.ca" data-type="link"&gt;www.gvrealtors.ca&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:22:14 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>JUST LISTED &amp; Open House - 409 9329 University Crescent</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/just-listed-open-house---409-9329-university-crescent-8959695</link>
      <description>&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Top Floor, Corner Home&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;3 bedroom/2bath/1218 sqft&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;$689,800&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Open House - Saturday, April 4th 2pm - 4pm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;a rel="" href="https://www.hafezrealty.com/mylistings.html/listing.r3103276-409-9329-university-crescent-burnaby-v5a-4y4.108299753" data-type="link"&gt;Click here for more …&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Bright, spacious &amp;amp; open layout are just a few ways to describe this home. This 1218sqft/3bed/2bath, top-floor, corner unit offers southern views &amp;amp; over-height ceilings. Your wait is over. Features: open living &amp;amp; dining rooms, excellent room separation, spacious kitchen with eating area, SS apps, covered balcony &amp;amp; cozy gas F/P. The large primary bedroom has ensuite w/soaker tub &amp;amp; walk-in closet. The well-sized 2nd &amp;amp; 3rd rooms complete this home. Bonus: 2 parking &amp;amp; 1storage locker. Located in Harmony at the Highland; gym facilities &amp;amp; allows for rentals &amp;amp; pets. Close to: transit, shopping, indoor/outdoor recreation &amp;amp; a host of perks available only to UniverCity residences. Do not miss your chance to enjoy living in this great lifestyle neighborhood! Act Now!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/just-listed-open-house---409-9329-university-crescent-8959695</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-03-25T00:00:45Z</dc:date>
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      <title>New Price</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/new-price--8952239</link>
      <description>&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;419 801 Klahanie Drive, Port Moody&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Top Floor, Corner Unit, Spacious layout&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;a target="" rel="" href="https://www.hafezrealty.com/mylistings.html/listing.r3083137-419-801-klahanie-drive-port-moody-v3h-5k4.107717373" data-type="link"&gt;Click for more ….&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Your wait is over! Top floor, corner unit, South/West facing, large covered balcony, updated throughout; all this and a location that can't be beat. This 2bed/2bath/1088sqft home will not disappoint. Features: freshly painted, new flooring, kitchen counters &amp;amp; sink, over height ceilings, spacious layout w/living &amp;amp; dining areas, cozy F/P, large kitchen w/breakfast bar, SS appls &amp;amp; eating area. Excellent rm separation: large primary, 5pc ensuite &amp;amp; generous walk-in on one side &amp;amp; well-size 2nd bed w/oversized closet on the other. Located in Port Moody's Klahanie resort style master planned community w/extensive amenities: pool, sports courts, club house &amp;amp; so much more. Close to all amenities: parks, in/outdoor rec, shopping, transit, Skytrain. Act Now! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:50:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/new-price--8952239</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-03-17T20:50:01Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Market Activity Flounders Throughout the Province</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/market-activity-flounders-throughout-the-province-8949692</link>
      <description>&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Vancouver, BC – March 12, 2026. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that 4,516 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems in February 2026, down 9.7 per cent from February 2025.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;The average MLS® residential price in BC in February 2026 was down 2.9 per cent at $932,243 compared to $960,572 in February 2025. Total MLS® residential sales dollar volume was $4.21 billion, down 12.3 per cent from the same time the previous year. BC MLS® unit sales were 32.87 per cent lower than the ten-year average for the month of February.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;“Housing market activity continues to struggle, with sales declining from every region in the province compared to the same time last year,” said BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson. “We hope that improved affordability conditions in most regions and stable rates will motivate prospective demand to enter the market and drive stronger sales activity over the rest of the year.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Year-to-date, BC residential sales dollar volume is down 17.8 per cent to $7.3 billion, compared with the same period in 2025. Residential unit sales are down 15.8 per cent year-over-year at 7,832 units, while the average MLS® residential price is also down 2.4 per cent to $929,323.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;a target="" rel="" href="https://www.bcrea.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026-02.pdf" data-type="link"&gt;Click here for more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Provided by: BCREA&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:08:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/market-activity-flounders-throughout-the-province-8949692</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-03-13T18:08:30Z</dc:date>
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      <title>OPEN HOUSE: 419 801 Klahanie Drive, Port Moody, Port Moody Centre</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/open-house-419-801-klahanie-drive-port-moody-port-moody-centre-8944046</link>
      <description>&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Top Floor, Corner Unit&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Spacious Layout&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;a target="" rel="" href="https://www.hafezrealty.com/mylistings.html/listing.r3083137-419-801-klahanie-drive-port-moody-v3h-5k4.107717373" data-type="link"&gt;Click here for more …&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Your wait is over! Top floor, corner unit, South/West facing, large covered balcony, updated throughout; all this and a location that can't be beat. This 2bed/2bath/1088sqft home will not disappoint. Features: freshly painted, new flooring, kitchen counters &amp;amp; sink, over height ceilings, spacious layout w/living &amp;amp; dining areas, cozy F/P, large kitchen w/breakfast bar, SS appls &amp;amp; eating area. Excellent rm separation: large primary, 5pc ensuite &amp;amp; generous walk-in on one side &amp;amp; well-size 2nd bed w/oversized closet on the other. Located in Port Moody's Klahanie resort style master planned community w/extensive amenities: pool, sports courts, club house &amp;amp; so much more. Close to all amenities: parks, in/outdoor rec, shopping, transit, Skytrain. Act Now! OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, March 21st 1pm - 3pm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:27:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/open-house-419-801-klahanie-drive-port-moody-port-moody-centre-8944046</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-03-09T21:27:47Z</dc:date>
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      <title>New normal for Metro Vancouver’s housing market continues</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/new-normal-for-metro-vancouvers-housing-market-continues-8938317</link>
      <description>&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Metro Vancouver* home sales registered on the MLS® in February continued the recent trend of slower-than-average sales, seeing a ten per cent decline over the same period last year.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 1,648 in February 2026, a 9.8 per cent decrease from the 1,827 sales recorded in February 2025. This was 28.7 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (2,310).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;“With each passing data point, the pace of sales running well-below long-term averages are no longer a surprise – it’s become the new norm,” said Andrew Lis, GVR chief economist and vice-president data analytics. “A surprising finding this February, however, is that home sellers appear less eager to list their homes relative to last year with new listings down about seven percent, mostly driven by fewer listings in the apartment segment.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;There were 4,734 detached, attached and apartment properties newly listed for sale on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Metro Vancouver in February 2026. This represents a 6.4 per cent decrease compared to the 5,057 properties listed in February 2025. This was 7.1 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average (4,421).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the MLS® system in Metro Vancouver is 13,545, a 6.3 per cent increase compared to February 2025 (12,744). This is 37 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average (9,886).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Across all detached, attached and apartment property types, the sales-to-active listings ratio for February 2026 is 12.6 per cent. By property type, the ratio is nine per cent for detached homes, 16.6 per cent for attached, and 14.1 per cent for apartments.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Analysis of the historical data suggests downward pressure on home prices occurs when the ratio dips below 12 per cent for a sustained period, while home prices often experience upward pressure when it surpasses 20 per cent over several months.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;“With fewer sellers coming to market with their properties than last year, a pick-up in demand heading into the spring could result in a stagnation of standing inventory, which may support prices around current levels,” Lis said. “With sales slightly outpacing our 2026 forecast year to-date, the spring market will be the litmus test of whether we continue along this new normal, or if we see any significant surprises.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;The MLS® Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $1,100,300. This represents a 6.8 per cent decrease over February 2025 and a 0.1 per cent decrease compared to January 2026.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Sales of detached homes in February 2026 reached 427, a 10.5 per cent decrease from the 477 detached sales recorded in February 2025. The benchmark price for a detached home is $1,835,900. This represents an 8.8 per cent decrease from February 2025 and a 0.8 per cent decrease compared to January 2026.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Sales of apartment homes reached 824 in February 2026, a 15.6 per cent decrease compared to the 976 sales in February 2025. The benchmark price of an apartment home is $708,200. This represents a 6.8 per cent decrease from February 2025 and a 0.5 per cent increase compared to January 2026.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Attached home sales in February 2026 totalled 387, a 7.8 per cent increase compared to the 359 sales in February 2025. The benchmark price of a townhouse is $1,046,100. This represents a 5.6 per cent decrease from February 2025 and a 0.3 per cent increase compared to January 2026.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;a rel="" href="https://members.gvrealtors.ca/news/GVR-Stats-Package-February-2026.pdf" data-type="link"&gt;Click here for more…&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Editor’s Note: *Areas covered by Greater Vancouver REALTORS® include: Bowen Island, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, South Delta, Squamish, Sunshine Coast, Vancouver, West Vancouver, and Whistler. Greater Vancouver REALTORS® is an association representing more than 15,000 REALTORS® and their companies. The association provides a variety of member services, including the Multiple Listing Service®. For more information on real estate, statistics, and buying or selling a home, contact a local REALTOR® or visit &lt;a target="" rel="" href="http://www.gvrealtors.ca" data-type="link"&gt;www.gvrealtors.ca&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:53:50 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2026 Kicks Off With Weak Sales Activity</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/2026-kicks-off-with-weak-sales-activity-8920900</link>
      <description>&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Vancouver, BC – February 11, 2026. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that 3,314 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems in January 2026, down 22.9 per cent from January 2025. The average MLS® residential price in BC in January 2026 was down 1.9 per cent at $924,239 compared to $942,384 in January 2025.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Total MLS® residential sales dollar volume was $3.06 billion, down 24.4 per cent from the same time the previous year. BC MLS® unit sales were 30.97 per cent lower than the ten-year average for the month of January.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;“British Columbia’s housing market kicked off 2026 with its second weakest January since 2016, with sales in almost every region falling short of historical averages,” said BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson. “Despite a slow start, we expect stable rates and improved affordability conditions to release pent-up demand with sales picking up over the course of 2026.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;a target="" rel="" href="https://www.bcrea.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026-01.pdf" data-type="link"&gt;Click here for more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Provided by: BCREA&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:15:22 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Price Drop - 210 9150 University High Street</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/price-drop---210-9150-university-high-street-8918953</link>
      <description>&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;1 Bed, 1 Bath, 633sqft&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Priced at $435,000&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;a target="" rel="" href="https://www.hafezrealty.com/mylistings.html/listing.r3088268-210-9150-university-crescent-burnaby-v5a-0c5.107981514" data-type="link"&gt;Click for more …&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Enjoy the peace &amp;amp; tranquility this area has to offer. UniverCity at SFU is Vancouver’s premier lifestyle neighborhood. Welcome to this 1bed/1bath/633sqft home, located in Origin,&amp;nbsp;one of SFU’s greenest buildings. You won’t be&amp;nbsp;disappointed. Perfect for investors, first time&amp;nbsp;buyers, students &amp;amp; everyone else in between.&amp;nbsp;Features: freshly painted, open layout, spacious&amp;nbsp;kitchen w/breakfast bar, SS appls, &amp;amp; quartz&amp;nbsp;counters, hydronic heated floors, covered&amp;nbsp;balcony &amp;amp; office nook. The bedrm has pass&amp;nbsp;through closets &amp;amp; access to cheater ensuite.&amp;nbsp;Bonus: parking, locker &amp;amp; strata included heat.&amp;nbsp;Close to: transit, shopping, indoor/outdoor&amp;nbsp;rec. &amp;amp; a of host resident-only perks. Do not&amp;nbsp;miss your chance to enjoy living in this great&amp;nbsp;neighborhood! Act Now! Open House - Saturday, March 14th 2pm - 4pm&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:51:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2026-02-10T00:51:29Z</dc:date>
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      <title>3313 2180 Kelly Avenue, Port Coquitlam</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/-3313-2180-kelly-avenue-port-coquitlam-8918914</link>
      <description>&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Excellent Central Location,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Natural Light Throughout&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;2Bed, 2bath, 1030 sqft&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;a target="" rel="" href="https://www.hafezrealty.com/mylistings.html/listing.r3083247-3313-2180-kelly-avenue-port-coquitlam-v3c-0s4.107717912" data-type="link"&gt;Click here for more …&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Stunning! Your search ends here! This 2bed/2bath/1030sqft West facing home overlooking the manicured courtyard will not disappoint! Located in Montrose Square, a master-planned community in the heart of Port Coquitlam, steps away from amazing amenities: 205Ksqft community center, shopping, dining, schools, transit, West Coast, all sort of recreation &amp;amp; more. Features: laminate flooring, excellent rm separation, open layout, 9'ceilings, spacious kitchen w/island &amp;amp; plenty of cupboard &amp;amp; counter space, large living rm, defined dining area, tons of insuite storage, 2 balconies &amp;amp; more. The primary fits king size bed has pass-through closets &amp;amp; 3pc ensuite. The 2nd bed is well sized w/large closet. Bonus: 1 parking, bike locker &amp;amp; limited rec. center pass. Act Now!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:42:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/-3313-2180-kelly-avenue-port-coquitlam-8918914</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-02-09T18:42:47Z</dc:date>
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      <title>New year, same housing market in Metro Vancouver</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/new-year-same-housing-market-in-metro-vancouver-8908011</link>
      <description>&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;VANCOUVER, BC – February 3, 2026 – Last year’s market trends continued in January as home sales registered on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver* were 28.5 per cent lower than last year, setting the year off to a quieter start.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 1,107 in January 2026, a 28.7 per cent decrease from the 1,552 sales recorded in January 2025. This was 30.9 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (1,602).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;“On their own, the January sales appear alarming, but it’s important to put these figures in the context of the past few years. Last year ended with one of the lowest sales totals in over two decades, and so it’s not surprising that the January sales figures were fourth slowest in over two decades as well,” said Andrew Lis, GVR’s chief economist and vice-president, data analytics. “Market momentum is a slowly evolving force, and in many ways, the January figures represent a market that continues slowly evolving to what may be a new normal.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;” There were 5,157 detached, attached and apartment properties newly listed for sale on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Metro Vancouver in January 2026. This represents a 7.3 per cent decrease compared to the 5,566 properties listed in January 2025. This was 19.4 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average (4,318).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the MLS® system in Metro Vancouver is 12,628, a 9.9 per cent increase compared to January 2025 (11,494). This is 38 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average (9,153).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Across all detached, attached and apartment property types, the sales-to-active listings ratio for January 2026 is 9.1 per cent. By property type, the ratio is 6.7 per cent for detached homes, 11.1 per cent for attached, and 10.3 per cent for apartments.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Analysis of the historical data suggests downward pressure on home prices occurs when the ratio dips below 12 per cent for a sustained period, while home prices often experience upward pressure when it surpasses 20 per cent over several months.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;“Our recent 2026 forecast suggests this year is likely to resemble 2025 on many fronts, and we expect sales to remain tepid. When paired with sellers remaining eager to list, inventory will likely remain elevated relative to historical averages and, as a result, we expect prices to finish the year relatively unchanged,” Lis said. “As consumers adjust to the ongoing backdrop of political and economic uncertainty, we expect a degree of pent-up demand to re-enter the market at some point. Whether it will happen in 2026 remains an open question, and we’ll be watching the market closely for signs of improvement.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;The MLS® Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $1,101,900. This represents a 5.7 per cent decrease over January 2025 and a 1.2 per cent decrease compared to December 2025.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Sales of detached homes in January 2026 reached 300, a 21.1 per cent decrease from the 380 detached sales recorded in January 2025. The benchmark price for a detached home is $1,850,800. This represents a 7.3 per cent decrease from January 2025 and a 1.5 per cent decrease compared to December 2025.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Sales of apartment homes reached 554 in January 2026, a 34.5 per cent decrease compared to the 846 sales in January 2025. The benchmark price of an apartment home is $704,600. This represents a 5.9 per cent decrease from January 2025 and a 0.8 per cent decrease compared to December 2025.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Attached home sales in January 2026 totalled 246, a 23.4 per cent decrease compared to the 321 sales in January 2025. The benchmark price of a townhouse is $1,043,400. This represents a 5.4 per cent decrease from January 2025 and a 1.2 per cent decrease compared to December 2025.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:04:57 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>JUST LISTED: 3313 2180 Kelly Avenue, Port Coquitlam</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/just-listed-3313-2180-kelly-avenue-port-coquitlam-8900687</link>
      <description>&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Excellent Central Location,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Natural Light Throughout&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;2Bed, 2bath, 1030 sqft&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;a target="" rel="" href="https://www.hafezrealty.com/mylistings.html/listing.r3083247-3313-2180-kelly-avenue-port-coquitlam-v3c-0s4.107717912" data-type="link"&gt;Click here for more …&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Stunning! Your search ends here! This 2bed/2bath/1030sqft West facing home overlooking the manicured courtyard will not disappoint! Located in Montrose Square, a master-planned community in the heart of Port Coquitlam, steps away from amazing amenities: 205Ksqft community center, shopping, dining, schools, transit, West Coast, all sort of recreation &amp;amp; more. Features: laminate flooring, excellent rm separation, open layout, 9'ceilings, spacious kitchen w/island &amp;amp; plenty of cupboard &amp;amp; counter space, large living rm, defined dining area, tons of insuite storage, 2 balconies &amp;amp; more. The primary fits king size bed has pass-through closets &amp;amp; 3pc ensuite. The 2nd bed is well sized w/large closet. Bonus: 1 parking, bike locker &amp;amp; limited rec. center pass. Act Now! OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, February 14th from 2pm - 4pm&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:32:05 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>JUST LISTED: 419 801 Klahanie Drive, Port Moody, Port Moody Centre</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/just-listed-419-801-klahanie-drive-port-moody-port-moody-centre-8900686</link>
      <description>&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Top Floor, Corner Unit&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Spacious layout&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Priced at $829,000&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;a target="" rel="" href="https://www.hafezrealty.com/mylistings.html/listing.r3083137-419-801-klahanie-drive-port-moody-v3h-5k4.107717373" data-type="link"&gt;Click for more ...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Your wait is over! Top floor, corner unit, South/West facing, large covered balcony, updated throughout; all this and a location that can't be beat. This 2bed/2bath/1088sqft home will not disappoint. Features: freshly painted, new flooring, kitchen counters &amp;amp; sink, over height ceilings, spacious layout w/living &amp;amp; dining areas, cozy F/P, large kitchen w/breakfast bar, SS appls &amp;amp; eating area. Excellent rm separation: large primary, 5pc ensuite &amp;amp; generous walk-in on one side &amp;amp; well-size 2nd bed w/oversized closet on the other. Located in Port Moody's Klahanie resort style master planned community w/extensive amenities: pool, sports courts, club house &amp;amp; so much more. Close to all amenities: parks, in/outdoor rec, shopping, transit, Skytrain. Act Now!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:25:45 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2025 saw lowest annual sales total in over two decades</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/2025-saw-lowest-annual-sales-total-in-over-two-decades-8889613</link>
      <description>&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;VANCOUVER, B.C. – January 5, 2026 – Home sales registered in the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Metro Vancouver* finished the year down 10 per cent, marking the lowest annual sales total in over twenty years.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 23,800 in 2025, a 10.4 per cent decrease from the 26,561 sales recorded in 2024, and a 9.3 per cent decrease from the 26,249 sales in 2023.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Last year’s sales total was 24.7 per cent below the 10-year annual sales average (31,625).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;“This year was one for the history books,” said Andrew Lis, GVR’s chief economist and vice president, data analytics. “Although the sales total was the lowest in over two decades, Realtors were still busy listing properties. Sellers brought the highest total of listings to market on record since the mid-1990s, eclipsing the previous record high in 2008 by a little over 1,000 listings.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Properties listed on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver totalled 65,335 in 2025. This represents an 8.2 per cent increase compared to the 60,388 properties listed in 2024. This was 28.4 per cent above the 50,893 properties listed in 2023.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;The total number of properties listed last year was 13.1 per cent above the region’s 10-year total annual average of (57,782).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Currently, the total number of homes listed for sale on the MLS® system in Metro Vancouver is 12,550, a 14.6 per cent increase compared to December 2024 (10,948). This is 34.8 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average (9,308).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;“The forecast we put out last January noted a foreseeable downside risk, which while prescient, unfortunately materialized in 2025,” said Lis. “Specifically, we noted that trade tensions with the USA could negatively impact sales and prices, and this downside risk came to pass. The upshot, however, is that the negative impact of these trade tensions appears to be easing, and consumer sentiment has improved modestly over the second half of the year.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;The MLS® Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $1,114,800. This represents a 4.5 per cent decrease over December 2024 and a 0.8 per cent decrease compared to November 2025.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;“With sales down and inventory remaining plentiful, prices eased across all property types since the start of 2025. Sales and prices weren’t the only metrics that came down, borrowing costs fell nearly one full percentage point,” said Lis. “With lower prices, lower borrowing costs, and plenty of inventory to choose from, homebuyers in 2026 are starting the year with favorable conditions. Whether these conditions translate into a market with stronger demand will be the million-dollar question – and we’ll be monitoring this story closely as it unfolds.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;December 2025 summary&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Residential sales in the region totalled 1,537 in December 2025, a 12.9 per cent decrease from the 1,765 sales recorded in December 2024. This was 20.7 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (1,937).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;There were 1,849 detached, attached and apartment properties newly listed for sale on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver in December 2025. This represents a 10.3 per cent increase compared to the 1,676 properties listed in December 2024. This was 10.3 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average (1,677).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Across all detached, attached and apartment property types, the sales-to-active listings ratio for December 2025 is 12.7 per cent. By property type, the ratio is 9.3 per cent for detached homes, 14.6 per cent for attached, and 15.1 per cent for apartments.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Analysis of the historical data suggests downward pressure on home prices occurs when the ratio dips below 12 per cent for a sustained period, while home prices often experience upward pressure when it surpasses 20 per cent over several months.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Sales of detached homes in December 2025 reached 431, a 12.8 per cent decrease from the 494 detached sales recorded in December 2024. The benchmark price for a detached home is $1,879,800. This represents a 5.3 per cent decrease from December 2024 and a 1.1 per cent decrease compared to November 2025.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Sales of apartment homes reached 791 in December 2025, a 11.2 per cent decrease compared to the 891 sales in December 2024. The benchmark price of an apartment home is $710,000. This represents a 5.3 per cent decrease from December 2024 and a 0.6 per cent decrease compared to November 2025.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Attached home sales in December 2025 totalled 303, an 18.3 per cent decrease compared to the 371 sales in December 2024. The benchmark price of a townhouse is $1,056,600. This represents a five per cent decrease from December 2024 and a 0.8 per cent decrease&amp;nbsp;compared to November 2025.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:27:13 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Housing market sees little change as year-end nears</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/housing-market-sees-little-change-as-year-end-nears-8872099</link>
      <description>&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;VANCOUVER, B.C. – December 2, 2025 – Metro Vancouver* home-sale trends observed in October continued in November, as sales registered on the MLS® remained lower than this time last year.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 1,846 in November 2025, a 15.4 per cent decrease from the 2,181 sales recorded in November 2024. This was 20.6 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (2,324).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;“As the year draws to a close, the data continues telling a story of a market with many buyers patiently waiting and sellers adjusting to market conditions not seen in years,” said Andrew Lis, GVR’s chief economist and vice-president, data analytics. “Inventory remains healthy, providing buyers ample choice, which, by contrast, is pushing sellers to accept that pricing must reflect this new reality. Buyers and sellers are striking deals when their expectations are aligned and reflective of the current market – not the market of years ago.”&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;There were 3,674 detached, attached and apartment properties newly listed for sale on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Metro Vancouver in November 2025. This represents a 1.4 per cent decrease compared to the 3,725 properties listed in November 2024. This was 3.1 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average (3,562).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the MLS® system in Metro Vancouver is 15,149, a 14.4 per cent increase compared to November 2024 (13,245). This is 36.3 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average (11,116).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Across all detached, attached and apartment property types, the sales-to-active listings ratio for November 2025 is 12.6 per cent. By property type, the ratio is 9.7 per cent for detached homes, 13.6 per cent for attached, and 14.8 per cent for apartments.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Analysis of the historical data suggests downward pressure on home prices occurs when the ratio dips below 12 per cent for a sustained period, while home prices often experience upward pressure when it surpasses 20 per cent over several months.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;“As sales volumes remain subdued and inventory remains plentiful, properties are taking longer to sell, and pricing has continued to soften slightly across most market segments,” Lis said. “With borrowing costs likely to remain steady into the new year, any uptick in demand will need to arise from a significant change in buyer sentiment. As December is typically among the quietest months of the year in terms of market activity, the prevailing trends suggest we should expect a quiet close to a year marked by considerable uncertainty.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;The MLS® Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $1,123,700. This represents a 3.9 per cent decrease over November 2024 and a 0.3 per cent decrease compared to October 2025.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Sales of detached homes in November 2025 reached 541, a 13.6 per cent decrease from the 626 detached sales recorded in November 2024. The benchmark price for a detached home is $1,900,600. This represents a 4.3 per cent decrease from November 2024 and a 0.4 per cent decrease compared to October 2025.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Sales of apartment homes reached 945 in November 2025, a 13.2 per cent decrease compared to the 1,089 sales in November 2024. The benchmark price of an apartment home is $714,300. This represents a 5.2 per cent decrease from November 2024 and a 0.2 per cent decrease compared to October 2025.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Attached home sales in November 2025 totalled 350, a 22.4 per cent decrease compared to the 451 sales in November 2024. The benchmark price of a townhouse is $1,065,600. This represents a 4.4 per cent decrease from November 2024 and a 0.1 per cent increase compared to October 2025.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Editor’s Note: *Areas covered by Greater Vancouver REALTORS® include: Bowen Island, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, South Delta, Squamish, Sunshine Coast, Vancouver, West Vancouver, and Whistler. Greater Vancouver REALTORS® is an association representing more than 15,000 REALTORS® and their companies. The association provides a variety of member services, including the Multiple Listing Service®. For more information on real estate, statistics, and buying or selling a home, contact a local REALTOR® or visit &lt;a target="" rel="" href="http://www.gvrealtors.ca" data-type="link"&gt;www.gvrealtors.ca&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 23:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Slow sales and high inventory give buyers the edge in October</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/slow-sales-and-high-inventory-give-buyers-the-edge-in-october-8850563</link>
      <description>&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;VANCOUVER, B.C. – November 4, 2025 – Home sales registered on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver* were 14 per cent lower than last October, as the trend of slower sales and building inventory creates favourable conditions for those looking to buy in the fall market.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 2,255 in October 2025, a 14.3 per cent decrease from the 2,632 sales recorded in October 2024. This was 14.5 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (2,638).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;“October is typically the last month of the year where sales activity sees a seasonal uptick, but sales still fell short of last year’s figures and the ten-year seasonal average,” said Andrew Lis, GVR’s chief economist and vice-president of data analytics. “Even the fourth cut this year to the Bank of Canada’s policy rate this October wasn’t enough to entice more buyers back into the market.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;There were 5,438 detached, attached and apartment properties newly listed for sale on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Metro Vancouver in October 2025. This represents a 0.3 per cent decrease compared to the 5,452 properties listed in October 2024. This was 16.3 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average (4,676).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the MLS® system in Metro Vancouver is 16,393, a 13.2 per cent increase compared to October 2024 (14,477). This total is 35.9 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average (12,063).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Across all detached, attached and apartment property types, the sales-to-active listings ratio for October 2025 is 14.2 per cent. By property type, the ratio is 11.3 per cent for detached homes, 17.6 per cent for attached, and 15.5 per cent for apartments.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Analysis of the historical data suggests downward pressure on home prices occurs when the ratio dips below 12 per cent for a sustained period, while home prices often experience upward pressure when it surpasses 20 per cent over several months.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;“After peaking in June, inventory levels have edged lower, and prices have eased across all market segments as slower-than-usual sales activity meets the highest inventory levels seen&amp;nbsp;in many years,” Lis said. “With no further reductions to the Bank of Canada’s policy rate expected in 2025, market conditions appear as favorable for buyers as they’ve been all year.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;The MLS® Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $1,132,500. This represents a 3.4 per cent decrease over October 2024 and a 0.8 per cent decrease compared to September 2025.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Sales of detached homes in October 2025 reached 693, a 4.3 per cent decrease from the 724 detached sales recorded in October 2024. The benchmark price for a detached home is $1,916,400. This represents a 4.3 per cent decrease from October 2024 and a 0.9 per cent decrease compared to September 2025.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Sales of apartment homes reached 1,071 in October 2025, a 23.1 per cent decrease compared to the 1,393 sales in October 2024. The benchmark price of an apartment home is $718,900. This represents a 5.1 per cent decrease from October 2024 and a 1.4 per cent decrease compared to September 2025.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Attached home sales in October 2025 totalled 477, a 4.8 per cent decrease compared to the 501 sales in October 2024. The benchmark price of a townhouse is $1,066,700. This represents a 3.8 per cent decrease from October 2024 and a 0.3 per cent decrease compared to September 2025.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;*Areas covered by Greater Vancouver REALTORS® include: Bowen Island, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, South Delta, Squamish, Sunshine Coast, Vancouver, West Vancouver, and Whistler. Greater Vancouver REALTORS® is an association representing more than 15,000 REALTORS® and their companies. The association provides a variety of member services, including the Multiple Listing Service®. For more information on real estate, statistics, and buying or selling a home, contact a local REALTOR® or visit www.gvrealtors.ca.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 04:03:56 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fall market favours buyers</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/fall-market-favours-buyers-8827289</link>
      <description>&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;VANCOUVER, B.C. – October 2, 2025 – Another Bank of Canada rate cut and easing prices helped home sales registered on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver* edge higher relative to September last year. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 1,875 in September 2025, a 1.2 per cent increase from the 1,852 sales recorded in September 2024. This was 20.1 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (2,348).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt; “With another cut to Bank of Canada’s policy rate behind us, and markets pricing in at least one more cut by the end of the year, Metro Vancouver homebuyers have reason to be optimistic about the fall market,” said Andrew Lis, GVR’s director of economics and data analytics. “Easing prices, near-record high inventory levels, and increasingly favourable borrowing costs are offering those looking to purchase a home this fall with plenty of opportunity.” &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;There were 6,527 detached, attached and apartment properties newly listed for sale on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Metro Vancouver in September 2025. This represents a 6.2 per cent increase compared to the 6,144 properties listed in September 2024. This was 20.1 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average (5,434). &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the MLS® system in Metro Vancouver is 17,079, a 14.4 per cent increase compared to September 2024 (14,932). This is 36.1 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average (12,553). &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Across all detached, attached and apartment property types, the sales-to-active listings ratio for September 2025 is 11.3 per cent. By property type, the ratio is 8.5 per cent for detached homes, 12.7 per cent for attached, and 13.3 per cent for apartments. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Analysis of the historical data suggests downward pressure on home prices occurs when the ratio dips below 12 per cent for a sustained period, while home prices often experience upward pressure when it surpasses 20 per cent over several months. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;“The past few years have been quite challenging for the market, beginning with 2022’s rapid increase in interest rates, major political and policy shifts in subsequent years, and recent trade tensions with the USA weighing on the market,” Lis said. “With the acute impacts of these events now fading, we expect market activity to continue stabilizing to end the year, barring any unforeseeable major disruptions.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt; The MLS® Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $1,142,100. This represents a 3.2 per cent decrease over September 2024 and a 0.7 per cent decrease compared to August 2025.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt; Sales of detached homes in September 2025 reached 552, a 7 per cent increase from the 516 detached sales recorded in September 2024. The benchmark price for a detached home is $1,933,100. This represents a 4.4 per cent decrease from September 2024 and a 0.9 per cent decrease compared to August 2025. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Sales of apartment homes reached 954 in September 2025, a 1.5 per cent increase compared to the 940 sales in September 2024. The benchmark price of an apartment home is $728,800. This represents a 4.4 per cent decrease from September 2024 and a 0.8 per cent decrease compared to August 2025. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Attached home sales in September 2025 totalled 356, a 5.8 per cent decrease compared to the 378 sales in September 2024. The benchmark price of a townhouse is $1,069,800. This represents a 2.7 per cent decrease from September 2024 and a 0.9 per cent decrease compared to August 2025.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Editor’s Note: *Areas covered by Greater Vancouver REALTORS® include: Bowen Island, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, South Delta, Squamish, Sunshine Coast, Vancouver, West Vancouver, and Whistler. Greater Vancouver REALTORS® is an association representing more than 15,000 REALTORS® and their companies. The association provides a variety of member services, including the Multiple Listing Service®. For more information on real estate, statistics, and buying or selling a home, contact a local REALTOR® or visit &lt;a target="" rel="" href="http://www.gvrealtors.ca" data-type="link"&gt;www.gvrealtors.ca&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:56:56 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Bank of Canada lowers policy rate to 2½%</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/bank-of-canada-lowers-policy-rate-to-2-8811021</link>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;The Bank of Canada today reduced its target for the overnight rate by 25 basis points to 2.5%, with the Bank Rate at 2.75% and the deposit rate at 2.45%.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;After remaining resilient to sharply higher US tariffs and ongoing uncertainty, global economic growth is showing signs of slowing. In the United States, business investment has been strong but consumers are cautious and employment gains have slowed. US inflation has picked up in recent months as businesses appear to be passing on some tariff costs to consumer prices. Growth in the euro area has moderated as US tariffs affect trade. China&amp;rsquo;s economy held up in the first half of the year but growth appears to be softening as investment weakens. Global oil prices are close to their levels assumed in the July&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;Monetary Policy Report&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;(MPR). Financial conditions have eased further, with higher equity prices and lower bond yields. Canada&amp;rsquo;s exchange rate has been stable relative to the US dollar.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Canada&amp;rsquo;s GDP declined by about 1&amp;frac12;% in the second quarter, as expected, with tariffs and trade uncertainty weighing heavily on economic activity. Exports fell by 27% in the second quarter, a sharp reversal from first-quarter gains when companies were rushing orders to get ahead of tariffs. Business investment also declined in the second quarter. Consumption and housing activity both grew at a healthy pace. In the months ahead, slow population growth and the weakness in the labour market will likely weigh on household spending.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Employment has declined in the past two months since the Bank&amp;rsquo;s July MPR was published. Job losses have largely been concentrated in trade-sensitive sectors, while employment growth in the rest of the economy has slowed, reflecting weak hiring intentions. The unemployment rate has moved up since March, hitting 7.1% in August, and wage growth has continued to ease.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;CPI inflation was 1.9% in August, the same as at the time of the July MPR. Excluding taxes, inflation was 2.4%. Preferred measures of core inflation have been around 3% in recent months, but on a monthly basis the upward momentum seen earlier this year has dissipated. A broader range of indicators, including alternative measures of core inflation and the distribution of price changes across CPI components, continue to suggest underlying inflation is running around 2&amp;frac12;%. The federal government&amp;rsquo;s recent decision to remove most retaliatory tariffs on imported goods from the US will mean less upward pressure on the prices of these goods going forward.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;With a weaker economy and less upside risk to inflation, Governing Council judged that a reduction in the policy rate was appropriate to better balance the risks. Looking ahead, the disruptive effects of shifts in trade will continue to add costs even as they weigh on economic activity. Governing Council is proceeding carefully, with particular attention to the risks and uncertainties. Governing Council will be assessing how exports evolve in the face of US tariffs and changing trade relationships; how much this spills over into business investment, employment, and household spending; how the cost effects of trade disruptions and reconfigured supply chains are passed on to consumer prices; and how inflation expectations evolve.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;The Bank is focused on ensuring that Canadians continue to have confidence in price stability through this period of global upheaval. We will support economic growth while ensuring inflation remains well controlled.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2025/09/fad-press-release-2025-09-17/"&gt;Click here for more info...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 21:02:52 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Just Sold - 436 Predator Ridge Drive, Vernon, BC</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/just-sold---436-predator-ridge-drive-vernon-bc-8811014</link>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Just Sold!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Welcome to Predator Ridge Resort community. Conveniently located halfway between Vernon and Kelowna, nestled between Kal Lake and Okanagan Lake and surrounded by 2 championship golf courses, this community is a must see! This immaculate 4 Bed, 3 Bath walk-out rancher is flooded with natural light with large golf course view windows upstairs and down. Upstairs you&amp;rsquo;ll find 11&amp;rsquo; ceilings, wide plank hardwood floors, high-end stainless-steel appliances, a large, covered patio with built in BBQ &amp;amp; a fantastic 3 car garage with 2 EV chargers. Downstairs features 2 spare bedrooms, a wet bar with a full-size island, family room &amp;amp; games room as well as a covered patio that walks out to a private 16&amp;rsquo;x32&amp;rsquo; Saltwater pool! The house runs on Geothermal heating/cooling with a supplementary high efficiency furnace as well as in floor radiant hot water heat in the basement level. The technology includes integrated speakers &amp;amp; automation and remote access to lights, blinds, garage doors and security. Predator Ridge also features a wide array of mountain bike trails, hiking trails, pickleball and tennis courts, community pool and fitness building plus Sparkling Hill Resort just up the road. What more could you ask for? In an area surrounded by nature and trees, rest assured you live in the safest place possible as Predator Ridge has their own Fire Hall staffed full time as well as an early warning system via the state of the art and first of its kind fire detection system called Sensenet.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Listing presented by: RE/MAX Kelowna &amp;amp; Royal LePage West&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:51:54 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Price - 1202 308 Morrissey Rd., Port Moody, Port Moody Centre</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/new-price---1202-308-morrissey-rd-port-moody-port-moody-centre-8811011</link>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Endless Southeast Views&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;2 Bed + Den, 2 Bath, 1,099sqft&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Priced at $974,800&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.hafezrealty.com/mylistings.html/listing.r3016499-1202-308-morrissey-road-port-moody-v3h-0m2.106016230"&gt;Click here for more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Bright and spacious. Endless southeast views. This luxurious 2bed+den (easily 3rd rm)/2bath/1099sqft home w/9' ceilings, wrap-around covered balcony &amp;amp; an abundance of natural light will not disappoint. Features: engineered floors, Euro-inspired kitchen w/SS apps, hidden fridge, gas cooktop, marble counters &amp;amp; island w/bar. Enjoy the open layout w/spacious living &amp;amp; dining areas. The primary has walk-in closet &amp;amp; spa-like 5pc ensuite. The well-sized 2nd bed has a large closet &amp;amp; the den is a perfect home-office or potential 3rd rm. Benefits: 2 parking, locker &amp;amp; 40Ksqft of exclusive amenities; pool, gyms, games rm, theater rm, golf simulator &amp;amp; more! Located in the heart of Suter Brook: shops, dining, rec., Rocky Point, short walk to Skytrain &amp;amp; everything else. Act Now!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:30:05 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2025-09-19T18:30:05Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Provincial Sales Up in August, But Some Regions Still Sluggish</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/provincial-sales-up-in-august-but-some-regions-still-sluggish-8802857</link>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that 5,961 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service&amp;reg; (MLS&amp;reg;) Systems in August 2025, up 0.5 per cent from August 2024. The average MLS&amp;reg; residential price in BC in August 2025 was down 1.4 per cent at $926,335 compared to $939,376 in August 2024.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;The total sales dollar volume was $5.5 billion, down 0.9 per cent from the same time the previous year. BC MLS&amp;reg; unit sales were 24.2 per cent lower than the ten year August average.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;&amp;ldquo;We continue to see significant regional disparity in the market, with the Lower Mainland lagging behind the rest of the province,&amp;rdquo; said BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson. &amp;ldquo;While sales finished the summer on a lower note than expected, we continue to see encouraging signs of a better second half of the year.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Year-to-date, BC residential sales dollar volume is down 8.5 per cent to $46.3 billion, compared with the same period in 2024. Residential unit sales are down 5 per cent year-over-year at 48,842 units, while the average MLS&amp;reg; residential price is also down 3.7 per cent to $949,157.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.bcrea.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025-08.pdf"&gt;Click here for more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:38:02 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Easing home prices help lift sales in August</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/easing-home-prices-help-lift-sales-in-august--8796071</link>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;VANCOUVER, B.C. &amp;ndash; September 3, 2025 &amp;ndash; Easing prices brought more Metro Vancouver* homebuyers off the sidelines in August, with home sales on the MLS&amp;reg; up nearly three per cent from August last year. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;The Greater Vancouver REALTORS&amp;reg; (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 1,959 in August 2025, a 2.9 per cent increase from the 1,904 sales recorded in August 2024. This was 19.2 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (2,424). &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;&amp;ldquo;The August sales figures add further confirmation that sales activity across Metro Vancouver appears to be recovering, albeit somewhat slowly, from the challenging first half of the year,&amp;rdquo; said Andrew Lis, GVR&amp;rsquo;s director of economics and data analytics. &amp;ldquo;Sales in the detached and attached segments are up over ten per cent from last August, which suggests buyers shopping in more expensive price points are re-entering the market in a meaningful way.&amp;rdquo; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;There were 4,225 detached, attached and apartment properties newly listed for sale on the Multiple Listing Service&amp;reg; (MLS&amp;reg;) in Metro Vancouver in August 2025. This represents a 2.8 per cent increase compared to the 4,109 properties listed in August 2024. This was 1.3 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average (4,172). &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the MLS&amp;reg; system in Metro Vancouver is 16,242, a 17.6 per cent increase compared to August 2024 (13,812). This is 36.9 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average (11,862). &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Across all detached, attached and apartment property types, the sales-to-active listings ratio for August 2025 is 12.4 per cent. By property type, the ratio is 9.3 per cent for detached homes, 15.8 per cent for attached, and 14 per cent for apartments. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Analysis of the historical data suggests downward pressure on home prices occurs when the ratio dips below 12 per cent for a sustained period, while home prices often experience upward pressure when it surpasses 20 per cent over several months. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;&amp;ldquo;Prices have eased around two per cent since the start of the year and are down about one per cent month over month in August, signalling that sellers have been willing to lower price expectations,&amp;rdquo; Lis said. &amp;ldquo;As sellers&amp;rsquo; and buyers&amp;rsquo; expectations have become more aligned, transaction volume has picked up. Newly listed properties remain in line with their ten-year seasonal average however, which when paired with increasing sales activity, is likely to diminish the available inventory. This also means the window of plentiful opportunity for buyers may soon begin closing if these trends continue.&amp;rdquo; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;The MLS&amp;reg; Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $1,150,400. This represents a 3.8 per cent decrease over August 2024 and a 1.3 per cent decrease compared to July 2025. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Sales of detached homes in August 2025 reached 575, a 13 per cent increase from the 509 detached sales recorded in August 2024. The benchmark price for a detached home is $1,950,300. This repres&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;ents a 4.8 per cent decrease from August 2024 and a 1.2 per cent decrease compared to July 2025. Sales of apartment homes reached 956 in August 2025, a 5.5 per cent decrease compared to the 1,012 sales in August 2024. The benchmark price of an apartment home is $734,400. This represents a 4.4 per cent decrease from August 2024 and a 1.3 per cent decrease compared to July 2025. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Attached home sales in August 2025 totalled 409, a 10.5 per cent increase compared to the 370 sales in August 2024. The benchmark price of a townhouse is $1,079,600. This represents a 3.5 per cent decrease from August 2024 and a 1.8 per cent decrease compared to July 2025.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://members.gvrealtors.ca/news/GVR-Stats-Package-August-2025.pdf"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Click here for more...&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Provided by:&amp;nbsp;Greater Vancouver REALTORS&amp;reg;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"&gt;Editor&amp;rsquo;s Note: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"&gt;*Areas covered by Greater Vancouver REALTORS&amp;reg; include: Bowen Island, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, South Delta, Squamish, Sunshine Coast, Vancouver, West Vancouver, and Whistler. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"&gt;Greater Vancouver REALTORS&amp;reg; is an association representing more than 15,000 REALTORS&amp;reg; and their companies. The association provides a variety of member services, including the Multiple Listing Service&amp;reg;. For more information on real estate, statistics, and buying or selling a home, contact a local REALTOR&amp;reg; or visit www.gvrealtors.ca.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:46:32 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Just Sold - 315 2478 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam Central</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/just-sold---315-2478-shaughnessy-st-port-coquitlam-port-coquitlam-cent-8789231</link>
      <description>&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Just Sold!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Open &amp;amp; Spacious Layout&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;2 Bed, 2 Bath, 968sqft&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Priced at $624,800&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.hafezrealty.com/mylistings.html/listing.r3012865-315-2478-shaughnessy-street-port-coquitlam-v3c-0a1.105937404"&gt;Click here for more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Spacious south-facing condo with over-height ceilings and a layout that feels even larger in person. This 2bed/2bath/968sqft home located in the heart of Port Coquitlam, will not disappoint. Features: excellent rm separation, laminate floors, open layout, kitchen w/plenty of cupboard &amp;amp; counter space, granite counters, SS appls, island w/breakfast bar &amp;amp; cozy gas F/P. Enjoy the 111sqft completely covered balcony for year-round use. The large primary fits king size furniture, has pass-through closets &amp;amp; 3pc ensuite. The 2nd bed is generously sized &amp;amp; next to the 4pc main bath. Bonuses: laundry closet w/storage, separate locker AND 2 parking spots. Walking distance to shopping, transit, parks, &amp;amp; all sorts of amenities including 205Ksqft Community Centre. Act Now!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Market Activity Strengthens as Uncertainty Wanes</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/market-activity-strengthens-as-uncertainty-wanes-8778556</link>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that 7,056 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service&amp;reg; (MLS&amp;reg;) Systems in July 2025, up 2.2 per cent from July 2024. The average MLS&amp;reg; residential price in BC in July 2025 was down 2.1 per cent at $942,686 compared to $963,047 in July 2024.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;The total sales dollar volume was $6.7 billion, virtually unchanged from the same time the previous year. BC MLS&amp;reg; unit sales were 16 per cent lower than the ten-year July average.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;&amp;ldquo;Housing markets across BC continue to build momentum through the summer, with all regions apart from the Lower Mainland boasting higher sales activity from the previous year,&amp;rdquo; said BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson. &amp;ldquo;With a stable trajectory for monetary policy, we expect sales in the province will continue to improve as tariff uncertainties fade.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Year-to-date, BC residential sales dollar volume is down 9.4 per cent to $40.8 billion, compared with the same period in 2024. Residential unit sales are down 5.7 per cent year-over-year at 42,895 units, while the average MLS&amp;reg; residential price is also down 3.9 per cent to $952,323.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.bcrea.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025-07.pdf"&gt;Click here for more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Provided by: BCREA&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 16:46:50 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Just Sold - 207 9288 University Cr., Burnaby, SFU, UniverCity</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/just-sold---207-9288-university-cr-burnaby-sfu-univercity-8773593</link>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Just Sold!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Bright and Spacious Layout&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;1 Bed + Den, 637sqft&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Priced at $468,800&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://liveatsimonfraser.com/novo-i.html/listing.r3029066-207-9288-university-crescent-burnaby-v5a-4x7.106415407"&gt;Click here for more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;span&gt;Enjoy the peace &amp;amp; tranquility this area has to offer. Welcome to UniverCity at SFU, Vancouver&amp;rsquo;s premier lifestyle neighborhood. This 1 bed &amp;amp; den, 1 bath 637sqft home, located in Novo I; a concrete, rental and pet friendly building will not disappoint. Perfect for investors, first time buyers, students &amp;amp; everyone else in between. Features: an abundance of natural light, an open layout, granite counters, laminate floors, well sized covered balcony. The bedroom has plenty of closet space and overlooks the balcony. Close to: transit, shopping, indoor/outdoor recreation &amp;amp; a host of perks available only to UniverCity residences. Do not miss your chance to enjoy living in this great neighborhood! Act Now!&lt;/span&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 16:10:24 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Price - 1202 308 Morrissey Rd., Port Moody, Port Moody Centre</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/new-price---1202-308-morrissey-rd-port-moody-port-moody-centre-8773627</link>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Endless Southeast Views&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;2 Bed + Den, 2 Bath, 1,099sqft&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Priced at $988,800&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.hafezrealty.com/mylistings.html/listing.r3016499-1202-308-morrissey-road-port-moody-v3h-0m2.106016230"&gt;Click here for more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Bright and spacious. Endless southeast views. This luxurious 2bed+den (easily 3rd rm)/2bath/1099sqft home w/9' ceilings, wrap-around covered balcony &amp;amp; an abundance of natural light will not disappoint. Features: engineered floors, Euro-inspired kitchen w/SS apps, hidden fridge, gas cooktop, marble counters &amp;amp; island w/bar. Enjoy the open layout w/spacious living &amp;amp; dining areas. The primary has walk-in closet &amp;amp; spa-like 5pc ensuite. The well-sized 2nd bed has a large closet &amp;amp; the den is a perfect home-office or potential 3rd rm. Benefits: 2 parking, locker &amp;amp; 40Ksqft of exclusive amenities; pool, gyms, games rm, theater rm, golf simulator &amp;amp; more! Located in the heart of Suter Brook: shops, dining, rec., Rocky Point, short walk to Skytrain &amp;amp; everything else. Act Now!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2025 01:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Sales recovery continues in July</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/sales-recovery-continues-in-july--8767885</link>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;VANCOUVER, B.C. &amp;ndash; August 5, 2025 &amp;ndash; Home sales registered on the MLS&amp;reg; across Metro Vancouver* in July extended the early signs of recovery that emerged in June, now down just two per cent from July of last year. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;The Greater Vancouver REALTORS&amp;reg; (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 2,286 in July 2025, a two per cent decrease from the 2,333 sales recorded in July 2024. This was 13.9 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (2,656). &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;&amp;ldquo;The June data showed early signs of sales activity in the region turning a corner, and these latest figures for July are confirming this emerging trend,&amp;rdquo; said Andrew Lis, GVR&amp;rsquo;s director of economics and data analytics. &amp;ldquo;Although the Bank of Canada held the policy rate steady in July, this decision could help bolster sales activity by providing more certainty surrounding borrowing costs at a time where economic uncertainty lingers due to ongoing trade negotiations with the USA.&amp;rdquo; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;There were 5,642 detached, attached and apartment properties newly listed for sale on the Multiple Listing Service&amp;reg; (MLS&amp;reg;) in Metro Vancouver in July 2025. This represents a 0.8 per cent increase compared to the 5,597 properties listed in July 2024. This was 12.4 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average (5,018). &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the MLS&amp;reg; system in Metro Vancouver is 17,168, a 19.8 per cent increase compared to July 2024 (14,326). This is 40.2 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average (12,249). &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Across all detached, attached and apartment property types, the sales-to-active listings ratio for July 2025 is 13.8 per cent. By property type, the ratio is 10.2 per cent for detached homes, 16.7 per cent for attached, and 15.9 per cent for apartments. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Analysis of the historical data suggests downward pressure on home prices occurs when the ratio dips below 12 per cent for a sustained period, while home prices often experience upward pressure when it surpasses 20 per cent over several months. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;&amp;ldquo;With the rate of homes coming to market holding steady in July, the inventory of homes available for sale on the MLS&amp;reg; has stabilized at around 17,000. This level of inventory provides buyers plenty of selection to choose from,&amp;rdquo; Lis said. &amp;ldquo;Although sales activity is now recovering, this healthy level of inventory is sufficient to keep home prices trending sideways over the short term as supply and demand remain relatively balanced. However, if the recovery in sales activity accelerates, these favorable conditions for home buyers may begin slowly slipping away, as inventory levels decline, and home sellers gain more bargaining power.&amp;rdquo; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;The MLS&amp;reg; Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $1,165,300. This represents a 2.7 per cent decrease over July 2024 and a 0.7 per cent decrease compared to June 2025. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Sales of detached homes in July 2025 reached 660, a 4.1 per cent decrease from the 688 detached sales recorded in July 2024. The benchmark price for a detached home is $1,974,400. This represents a 3.6 per cent decrease from July 2024 and a 1 per cent decrease compared to June 2025. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Sales of apartment homes reached 1,158 in July 2025, a 2.9 per cent decrease compared to the 1,192 sales in July 2024. The benchmark price of an apartment home is $743,700. This represents a 3.2 per cent decrease from July 2024 and a 0.6 per cent decrease compared to June 2025. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Attached home sales in July 2025 totalled 459, a five per cent increase compared to the 437 sales in July 2024. The benchmark price of a townhouse is $1,099,200. This represents a 2.3 per cent decrease from July 2024 and a 0.4 per cent decrease compared to June 2025.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://members.gvrealtors.ca/news/GVR-Stats-Package-July-2025-v2.pdf?_cldee=R9qtkAc3F8dd7LlPfJ25z19XKednabE7-R5kfw_KMrcaVdiutZ5zR7nKRWbIkRDf&amp;amp;recipientid=contact-3f82e32d1377e811a95b000d3af49211-e9b7e7b7671b4cf38c48e472b6c8596a&amp;amp;utm_source=ClickDimensions&amp;amp;utm_medium=email&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Member%20Update&amp;amp;esid=5e71d2c7-1772-f011-bec2-002248b1a64d"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Click here for more...&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Provided by:&amp;nbsp;Greater Vancouver REALTORS&amp;reg;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"&gt;Editor&amp;rsquo;s Note: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"&gt;*Areas covered by Greater Vancouver REALTORS&amp;reg; include: Bowen Island, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, South Delta, Squamish, Sunshine Coast, Vancouver, West Vancouver, and Whistler. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"&gt;Greater Vancouver REALTORS&amp;reg; is an association representing more than 15,000 REALTORS&amp;reg; and their companies. The association provides a variety of member services, including the Multiple Listing Service&amp;reg;. For more information on real estate, statistics, and buying or selling a home, contact a local REALTOR&amp;reg; or visit www.gvrealtors.ca.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Just Listed &amp; Open House - 207 9288 University Cr., Burnaby, SFU, UniverCity</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/just-listed-open-house---207-9288-university-cr-burnaby-sfu-univercity-8753615</link>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Bright and Spacious Layout&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;1 Bed and Den, 637sqft&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Priced at $468,800&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Open: Sunday, July 27th from 2-4pm&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://liveatsimonfraser.com/novo-i.html/listing.r3029066-207-9288-university-crescent-burnaby-v5a-4x7.106415407"&gt;Click here for more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Enjoy the peace &amp;amp; tranquility this area has to offer. Welcome to UniverCity at SFU, Vancouver&amp;rsquo;s premier lifestyle neighborhood. This 1 bed &amp;amp; den, 1 bath 637sqft home, located in Novo I; a concrete, rental and pet friendly building will not disappoint. Perfect for investors, first time buyers, students &amp;amp; everyone else in between. Features: an abundance of natural light, an open layout, granite counters, laminate floors, well sized covered balcony. The bedroom has plenty of closet space and overlooks the balcony. Close to: transit, shopping, indoor/outdoor recreation &amp;amp; a host of perks available only to UniverCity residences. Do not miss your chance to enjoy living in this great neighborhood! Act Now! Open house Sunday, July 27th from 2-4pm.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 19:44:06 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Most Regions in BC See Stronger Sales in June</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/most-regions-in-bc-see-stronger-sales-in-june--8747483</link>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Vancouver, BC &amp;ndash; July 14, 2025. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that 7,162 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service&amp;reg; (MLS&amp;reg;) Systems in June 2025, up 1.3 per cent from June 2024. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;The average MLS&amp;reg; residential price in BC in June 2025 was down 4.2 per cent at $954,065 compared to $995,614 in June 2024. The total sales dollar volume was $6.8 billion, a 3 per cent decrease from the same time the previous year. BC MLS&amp;reg; unit sales were 23 per cent lower than the ten-year June average. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;&amp;ldquo;Many regional housing markets across BC remained resilient through the second quarter, with only the Lower Mainland falling below sales activity from the previous year,&amp;rdquo; said BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson. &amp;ldquo;Until broader uncertainties are resolved, we expect overall housing activity in the most expensive areas of the province to continue lagging behind other regions that have steadily recovered since the onset of tariff uncertainty.&amp;rdquo; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Year-to-date, BC residential sales dollar volume is down 11 per cent to $34.2 billion, compared with the same period in 2024. Residential unit sales are down 7.1 per cent year-over-year at 35,847 units, while the average MLS&amp;reg; residential price is also down 4.2 per cent to $954,241.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.bcrea.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025-06.pdf"&gt;Click here for more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Provided by: BCREA&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:11:53 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Price &amp; Open House - 315 2478 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam Central</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/new-price-open-house---315-2478-shaughnessy-st-port-coquitlam-port-coq-8746312</link>
      <description>&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Open &amp;amp; Spacious Layout&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;2 Bed, 2 Bath, 968sqft&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Priced at $624,800&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Open: Sunday, July 20th from 2-4pm&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.hafezrealty.com/mylistings.html/listing.r3012865-315-2478-shaughnessy-street-port-coquitlam-v3c-0a1.105937404"&gt;Click here for more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Spacious south-facing condo with over-height ceilings and a layout that feels even larger in person. This 2bed/2bath/968sqft home located in the heart of Port Coquitlam, will not disappoint. Features: excellent rm separation, laminate floors, open layout, kitchen w/plenty of cupboard &amp;amp; counter space, granite counters, SS appls, island w/breakfast bar &amp;amp; cozy gas F/P. Enjoy the 111sqft completely covered balcony for year-round use. The large primary fits king size furniture, has pass-through closets &amp;amp; 3pc ensuite. The 2nd bed is generously sized &amp;amp; next to the 4pc main bath. Bonuses: laundry closet w/storage, separate locker AND 2 parking spots. Walking distance to shopping, transit, parks, &amp;amp; all sorts of amenities including 205Ksqft Community Centre. Act Now! Open house Sunday, July 20th from 2-4pm.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:21:34 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Just Sold - 1210 13725 George Junction, Surrey, Whalley</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/just-sold---1210-13725-george-junction-surrey-whalley-8739975</link>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;JUST SOLD!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Brand new, never lived in&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Bright &amp;amp; Spacious Layout&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Priced at $599,900&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.hafezrealty.com/mylistings.html/listing.r3001403-1210-13725-george-junction-surrey-v3t-4y3.105669498"&gt;Click here for more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Priced to sell! Opportunity awaits. Brand-new, bright and spacious with a functional open plan. This 2bed/2bath/821sqft home will not disappoint. Features: welcoming entry, excellent room separation, laminate flooring, quality finishing, Fulgor Milano integrated stainless appliances, quartz counters, large island w/breakfast bar, an abundance of windows &amp;amp; covered balcony. Enjoy the open endless views. Primary has walk-in &amp;amp; 3pc ensuite, 2nd bed is well sized. A location that can&amp;rsquo;t be beat, close to Skytrain, University campuses, shopping, dining, entertainment, &amp;amp; endless amenities. Bonus: top-notch building amenities: gym, yoga studio, theater room, BBQ area, rooftop deck &amp;amp; more. Parking w/EV charge included. Vacant and ready to move-in. Act Now! Call for private viewing.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 19:05:20 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Back on the Market - 121 9399 Odlin Rd., Richmond, West Cambie</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/back-on-the-market---121-9399-odlin-rd-richmond-west-cambie-8739974</link>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Awesome Outdoor Space&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1,054sqft&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Open: Sunday, July 13th from 2-4pm&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Priced at $768,000&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.hafezrealty.com/mylistings.html/listing.r3023826-121-9399-odlin-road-richmond-v6x-0j6.106291056"&gt;Click here for more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Calling outdoor lovers &amp;amp; pet owners. Looking for your own outdoor oasis? Look no further! Located in Mayfair Place, Polygon's Georgian-inspired residences in the desirable Alexandra Gardens neighborhood. This 2 bed/2 bath/1,054sqft home offers an open layout with great bedroom separation &amp;amp; a private, fenced 100+sqft patio with direct access. Features: welcoming foyer, 9' ceilings, wood-style laminate, open living/dining, kitchen w/SS appls, granite counters &amp;amp; eating nook, AC in all rooms &amp;amp; more. The king-sized primary has a walk-in closet &amp;amp; ensuite w/soaker &amp;amp; shower. The 2nd bedroom is well-sized. Enjoy resort-style amenities: pool, hot tub, gym, games rm &amp;amp; more. Bonus: parking &amp;amp; locker. Centrally located near shopping, dining, recreation, schools &amp;amp; SkyTrain. Act now! Open house: Sunday, July 13th from 2-4pm.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:56:53 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Home sale trend stabilizing in June</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/home-sale-trend-stabilizing-in-june--8736573</link>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;VANCOUVER, BC &amp;ndash; July 3, 2025 &amp;ndash; After a turbulent first half of the year, home sales registered on the MLS&amp;reg; across Metro Vancouver* are showing emerging signs of a recovery, down ten per cent year-over-year &amp;ndash; halving the decline seen last month. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;The Greater Vancouver REALTORS&amp;reg; (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 2,181 in June 2025, a 9.8 per cent decrease from the 2,418 sales recorded in June 2024. This was 25.8 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (2,940). &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;&amp;ldquo;On a trended basis, signs are emerging that sales activity is rounding the corner after a challenging first half to the year, with the year-over-year decline in sales in June halving the decline we saw in May,&amp;rdquo; said Andrew Lis, GVR&amp;rsquo;s director of economics and data analytics. &amp;ldquo;If this momentum continues, it may not be long before sales are up year-over-year, which would mark a shift toward a market with more demand than the unusually low demand we&amp;rsquo;ve seen so far this year.&amp;rdquo; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;There were 6,315 detached, attached and apartment properties newly listed for sale on the Multiple Listing Service&amp;reg; (MLS&amp;reg;) in Metro Vancouver in June 2025. This represents a 10.3 per cent increase compared to the 5,723 properties listed in June 2024. This was 12.7 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average (5,604). &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the MLS&amp;reg; system in Metro Vancouver is 17,561, a 23.8 per cent increase compared to June 2024 (14,182). This is 43.7 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average (12,223). &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Across all detached, attached and apartment property types, the sales-to-active listings ratio for June 2025 is 12.8 per cent. By property type, the ratio is 9.9 per cent for detached homes, 16.9 per cent for attached, and 13.9 per cent for apartments. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Analysis of the historical data suggests downward pressure on home prices occurs when the ratio dips below 12 per cent for a sustained period, while home prices often experience upward pressure when it surpasses 20 per cent over several months. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;&amp;ldquo;As home sales regain their footing, inventory levels aren&amp;rsquo;t building as quickly as we&amp;rsquo;ve seen lately,&amp;rdquo; Lis said. &amp;ldquo;Most market segments remain in balanced market conditions, which has generally kept prices trending sideways since the start of the year. With over 17,000 listings on the market right now, and with mortgage rates down around two per cent since last summer, buyers are enjoying some of the most favourable conditions seen in years.&amp;rdquo; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;The MLS&amp;reg; Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $1,173,100. This represents a 2.8 per cent decrease over June 2024 and a 0.3 per cent decrease compared to May 2025. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Sales of detached homes in June 2025 reached 657, a 5.3 per cent decrease from the 694 detached sales recorded in June 2024. The benchmark price for a detached home is $1,994,500. This represents a 3.2 per cent decrease from June 2024 and a 0.1 per cent decrease compared to May 2025. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Sales of apartment homes reached 1,040 in June 2025, a 16.5 per cent decrease compared to the 1,245 sales in June 2024. The benchmark price of an apartment home is $748,400. This represents a 3.2 per cent decrease from June 2024 and a 1.2 per cent decrease compared to May 2025. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Attached home sales in June 2025 totalled 473, a 3.7 per cent increase compared to the 456 sales in June 2024. The benchmark price of a townhouse is $1,103,900. This represents a three per cent decrease from June 2024 and a 0.3 per cent decrease compared to May 2025.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://members.gvrealtors.ca/news/GVR-Stats-Package-June-2025.pdf?_cldee=ZXwBUuUXsrYCOkmTLOYsut8Q18Ow9JH1Ko1CMtY-hDzuLejBpRIhMgMWEUvxKqz2&amp;amp;recipientid=contact-3f82e32d1377e811a95b000d3af49211-1ee39baa93cd4975808be29430d9d85b&amp;amp;utm_source=ClickDimensions&amp;amp;utm_medium=email&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Member%20Update&amp;amp;esid=52a7d0bf-d155-f011-bec2-0022483bda22"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Click here for more...&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Provided by:&amp;nbsp;Greater Vancouver REALTORS&amp;reg;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"&gt;Editor&amp;rsquo;s Note: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"&gt;*Areas covered by Greater Vancouver REALTORS&amp;reg; include: Bowen Island, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, South Delta, Squamish, Sunshine Coast, Vancouver, West Vancouver, and Whistler. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"&gt;Greater Vancouver REALTORS&amp;reg; is an association representing more than 15,000 REALTORS&amp;reg; and their companies. The association provides a variety of member services, including the Multiple Listing Service&amp;reg;. For more information on real estate, statistics, and buying or selling a home, contact a local REALTOR&amp;reg; or visit www.gvrealtors.ca.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 03:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Open House - 315 2478 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam Central</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/open-house---315-2478-shaughnessy-st-port-coquitlam-port-coquitlam-cen-8727604</link>
      <description>&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Open &amp;amp; Spacious Layout&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;2 Bed, 2 Bath, 968sqft&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Priced at $649,900&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Open: Sunday, June 29th from 2-4pm&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.hafezrealty.com/mylistings.html/listing.r3012865-315-2478-shaughnessy-street-port-coquitlam-v3c-0a1.105937404"&gt;Click here for more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Spacious south-facing condo with over-height ceilings and a layout that feels even larger in person. This 2bed/2bath/968sqft home located in the heart of Port Coquitlam, will not disappoint. Features: excellent rm separation, laminate floors, open layout, kitchen w/plenty of cupboard &amp;amp; counter space, granite counters, SS appls, island w/breakfast bar &amp;amp; cozy gas F/P. Enjoy the 111sqft completely covered balcony for year-round use. The large primary fits king size furniture, has pass-through closets &amp;amp; 3pc ensuite. The 2nd bed is generously sized &amp;amp; next to the 4pc main bath. Bonuses: laundry closet w/storage, separate locker AND 2 parking spots. Walking distance to shopping, transit, parks, &amp;amp; all sorts of amenities including 205Ksqft Community Centre. Act Now! Open house Sunday, June 29th from 2-4pm.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:23:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Just Listed &amp; Open House - 1202 308 Morrissey Rd., Port Moody, Port Moody Centre</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/just-listed-open-house---1202-308-morrissey-rd-port-moody-port-moody-c-8719704</link>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Endless Southeast Views&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;2 Bed + Den, 2 Bath, 1,099sqft&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Priced at $998,800&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Open: Saturday, June 21st from 12-2pm &amp;amp; Sunday, June 22nd from 2-4pm&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.hafezrealty.com/mylistings.html/listing.r3016499-1202-308-morrissey-road-port-moody-v3h-0m2.106016230"&gt;Click here for more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Bright and spacious. Endless southeast views. This luxurious 2bed+den (easily 3rd rm)/2bath/1099sqft home w/9' ceilings, wrap-around covered balcony &amp;amp; an abundance of natural light will not disappoint. Features: engineered floors, Euro-inspired kitchen w/SS apps, hidden fridge, gas cooktop, marble counters &amp;amp; island w/bar. Enjoy the open layout w/spacious living &amp;amp; dining areas. The primary has walk-in closet &amp;amp; spa-like 5pc ensuite. The well-sized 2nd bed has a large closet &amp;amp; the den is a perfect home-office or potential 3rd rm. Benefits: 2 parking, locker &amp;amp; 40Ksqft of exclusive amenities; pool, gyms, games rm, theater rm, golf simulator &amp;amp; more! Located in the heart of Suter Brook: shops, dining, rec., Rocky Point, short walk to Skytrain &amp;amp; everything else. Act Now! Open house Saturday June 21st from 12-2pm &amp;amp; Sunday, June 22nd from 2-4pm.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:12:14 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Uncertainty Continues to Hold Back Sales Activity in BC</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/uncertainty-continues-to-hold-back-sales-activity-in-bc--8718212</link>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Vancouver, BC &amp;ndash; June 12, 2025. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that 6,945 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service&amp;reg; (MLS&amp;reg;) Systems in May 2025, down 13.5 per cent from May 2024. The average MLS&amp;reg; residential price in BC in May 2025 was down 4.2 per cent at $959,058 compared to $1,001,341 in May 2024. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;The total sales dollar volume was $6.7 billion, a 17.1 per cent decrease from the same time the previous year. BC MLS&amp;reg; unit sales were 26 per cent lower than the ten-year May average. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;&amp;ldquo;All regions of BC have seen declining home sales activity through the first five months of the year with more expensive markets slowing the most,&amp;rdquo; said BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson. &amp;ldquo;Given that uncertainty is the main driver of the slowdown, we should see activity begin to recover as that uncertainty hopefully fades over the second half of the year.&amp;rdquo; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Year-to-date, BC residential sales dollar volume is down 12.8 per cent to $27.4 billion, compared with the same period in 2024. Residential unit sales are down 9 per cent year-over-year at 28,692 units, while the average MLS&amp;reg; residential price is also down 4.2 per cent to $954,312.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.bcrea.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025-05.pdf"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Click here for more...&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Provided by: BCREA&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:58:55 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Buyers remain hesitant as inventory builds</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;VANCOUVER, BC &amp;ndash; June 3, 2025 &amp;ndash; May saw inventory levels across Metro Vancouver* reach another ten-year high, while home sales registered on the MLS&amp;reg; remained muted.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;The Greater Vancouver REALTORS&amp;reg; (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 2,228 in May 2025, an 18.5 per cent decrease from the 2,733 sales recorded in May 2024. This was 30.5 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (3,206).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;&amp;ldquo;While there are emerging signs that sales activity might be turning a corner, sales in May were below the ten-year seasonal average, which suggests that some buyers are still sitting on the sidelines or are being especially selective,&amp;rdquo; said Andrew Lis, GVR&amp;rsquo;s director of economics and data analytics. &amp;ldquo;On a year-to-date basis, sales in 2025 rank among the slowest to start the year in the past decade, closely mirroring the trends seen in 2019 and 2020. It&amp;rsquo;s worth noting that sales rebounded significantly in the latter half of 2020, but whether sales in 2025 might follow a similar pattern remains the million-dollar question.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;There were 6,620 detached, attached and apartment properties newly listed for sale on the Multiple Listing Service&amp;reg; (MLS&amp;reg;) in Metro Vancouver in May 2025. This represents a 3.9 per cent increase compared to the 6,374 properties listed in May 2024. This was 9.3 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average (6,055).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the MLS&amp;reg; system in Metro Vancouver is 17,094, a 25.7 per cent increase compared to May 2024 (13,600). This is 45.9 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average (11,718).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Across all detached, attached and apartment property types, the sales-to-active listings ratio for May 2025 is 13.4 per cent. By property type, the ratio is 10.2 per cent for detached homes, 17.4 per cent for attached, and 14.7 per cent for apartments.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Analysis of the historical data suggests downward pressure on home prices occurs when the ratio dips below 12 per cent for a sustained period, while home prices often experience upward pressure when it surpasses 20 per cent over several months.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;&amp;ldquo;With some of the healthiest levels of inventory seen in years, many sellers are adjusting price expectations, which has provided buyers more negotiating room and kept a firm lid on price escalation over the past few months,&amp;rdquo; Lis said. &amp;ldquo;From a seasonal perspective, sales in the summer months are typically quieter than the spring, but with such an unusually slow spring, we may have an unusually busy summer with so many having delayed their purchasing decisions. Either way, the market continues tilting in favour of buyers, which bodes well for anyone looking to make a purchase this summer.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;The MLS&amp;reg; Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $1,177,100. This represents a 2.9 per cent decrease over May 2024 and a 0.6 per cent decrease compared to April 2025.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Sales of detached homes in May 2025 reached 654, a 22.7 per cent decrease from the 846 detached sales recorded in May 2024. The benchmark price for a detached home is $1,997,400. This represents a 3.2 per cent decrease from May 2024 and a 1.2 per cent decrease compared to April 2025.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Sales of apartment homes reached 1,087 in May 2025, an 18.8 per cent decrease compared to the 1,338 sales in May 2024. The benchmark price of an apartment home is $757,300. This represents a 2.4 per cent decrease from May 2024 and a 0.7 per cent decrease compared to April 2025. Attached home sales in May 2025 totalled 469, a 10.3 per cent decrease compared to the 523 sales in May 2024. The benchmark price of a townhouse is $1,106,800. This represents a 3.4 per cent decrease from May 2024 and a 0.4 per cent increase compared to April 2025.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://members.gvrealtors.ca/news/GVR-Stats-Package-May-2025.pdf?_cldee=9IgJGhRJxE0D6Hl7mKJ5UG5fgwSm6spy-PlmC1C5oyROYkiwOrXo6uhN5oWE_ita&amp;amp;recipientid=contact-3f82e32d1377e811a95b000d3af49211-12acb7fece074bb59348df540b47350c&amp;amp;utm_source=ClickDimensions&amp;amp;utm_medium=email&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Member%20Update&amp;amp;esid=6c9be406-903d-f011-b4cb-6045bd605245"&gt;Click here for more...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Provided by:&amp;nbsp;Greater Vancouver REALTORS&amp;reg;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"&gt;Editor&amp;rsquo;s Note:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"&gt;*Areas covered by Greater Vancouver REALTORS&amp;reg; include: Bowen Island, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, South Delta, Squamish, Sunshine Coast, Vancouver, West Vancouver, and Whistler.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"&gt;Greater Vancouver REALTORS&amp;reg; is an association representing more than 15,000 REALTORS&amp;reg; and their companies. The association provides a variety of member services, including the Multiple Listing Service&amp;reg;. For more information on real estate, statistics, and buying or selling a home, contact a local REALTOR&amp;reg; or visit www.gvrealtors.ca.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:00:28 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Just Listed - 503 8940 University Cr., Burnaby, SFU, UniverCity</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/just-listed---503-8940-university-cr-burnaby-sfu-univercity-8704125</link>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Unique 2-in-1 Design&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;2 Bed, 2 Bath, 886sqft&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Priced at $648,800&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://liveatsimonfraser.com/the-terraces-by-intergulf-at-simon-fraser-university-sfu-8940-university-crescent.html/listing.r3009757-503-8940-university-crescent-burnaby-v5a-4y8.105867182"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Click here for more...&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;WAIT! What? An apartment with a mortgage helper? This unique 2-in-1 is located in The Terraces&amp;mdash; a concrete, rental &amp;amp; pet friendly building in SFU&amp;rsquo;s UniverCity, Vancouver&amp;rsquo;s premier life-style neighborhood. This 2bed/2bath/886sqft home w/covered balcony won't disappoint. Enjoy the entire unit or lock off the studio w/separate entry &amp;amp; have two units. Features: an open plan, spacious kitchen w/granite counters, SS apps &amp;amp; breakfast bar, laminate floors, spacious living &amp;amp; dining areas &amp;amp; plenty of natural light. Both bedrooms are well sized w/plenty of closet space. Bonus: well-appointed complex amenities, heat included in strata, 1 parking &amp;amp; bike locker. Close to: transit, shopping, indoor/outdoor recreation &amp;amp; a host of perks available only to UniverCity residences. Act Now! Call for showings.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:37:38 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Just Listed &amp; Open House - 315 2478 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam Central</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/just-listed-open-house---315-2478-shaughnessy-st-port-coquitlam-port-c-8704124</link>
      <description>&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Open &amp;amp; Spacious Layout&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;2 Bed, 2 Bath, 968sqft&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Priced at $649,900&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Open: Saturday, June 14th from 2-4pm&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.hafezrealty.com/mylistings.html/listing.r3012865-315-2478-shaughnessy-street-port-coquitlam-v3c-0a1.105937404"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Click here for more...&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Spacious south-facing condo with over-height ceilings and a layout that feels even larger in person. This 2bed/2bath/968sqft home located in the heart of Port Coquitlam, will not disappoint. Features: excellent rm separation, laminate floors, open layout, kitchen w/plenty of cupboard &amp;amp; counter space, granite counters, SS appls, island w/breakfast bar &amp;amp; cozy gas F/P. Enjoy the 111sqft completely covered balcony for year-round use. The large primary fits king size furniture, has pass-through closets &amp;amp; 3pc ensuite. The 2nd bed is generously sized &amp;amp; next to the 4pc main bath. Bonuses: laundry closet w/storage, separate locker AND 2 parking spots. Walking distance to shopping, transit, parks, &amp;amp; all sorts of amenities including 205Ksqft Community Centre. Act Now!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:35:04 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Price - 1210 13725 George Junction, Surrey, Whalley</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/new-price---1210-13725-george-junction-surrey-whalley-8702464</link>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Brand new, never lived in&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Bright &amp;amp; Spacious Layout&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;New price $599,900&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.hafezrealty.com/mylistings.html/listing.r3001403-1210-13725-george-junction-surrey-v3t-4y3.105669498"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Click here for more...&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"&gt;Priced to sell! Opportunity aways. Brand-new, bright and spacious with a functional open plan. This 2bed/2bath/821sqft home will not disappoint. Features: welcoming entry, excellent room separation, laminate flooring, quality finishing, Fulgor Milano integrated stainless appliances, quartz counters, large island w/breakfast bar, an abundance of windows &amp;amp; covered balcony. Enjoy the open endless views. Primary has walk-in &amp;amp; 3pc ensuite, 2nd bed is well sized. A location that can&amp;rsquo;t be beat, close to Skytrain, University campuses, shopping, dining, entertainment, &amp;amp; endless amenities. Bonus: top-notch building amenities: gym, yoga studio, theater room, BBQ area, rooftop deck &amp;amp; more. Parking w/EV charge included. Vacant and ready to move-in. Act Now! Call for private viewing.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 00:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Spring market brings abundance of opportunity for buyers</title>
      <link>https://www.hafezrealty.com/blog.html/spring-market-brings-abundance-of-opportunity-for-buyers-8665248</link>
      <description>&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Spring market brings abundance of opportunity for buyers&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p" style="text-align: start"&gt;The slowdown in home sales registered on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Metro Vancouver that began early this year continued in April, with sales down nearly 24 per cent year-over-year.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p" style="text-align: start"&gt;The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 2,163 in April 2025, a 23.6 per cent decrease from the 2,831 sales recorded in April 2024. This was 28.2 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (3,014).&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p" style="text-align: start"&gt;“From a historical perspective, the slower sales we’re now seeing stand out as unusual, particularly against a backdrop of significantly improved borrowing conditions, which typically helps to boost sales,” said Andrew Lis, GVR’s director of economics and data analytics. “What’s also unusual is starting the year with Canada’s largest trading partner threatening to tilt our economy into recession via trade policy, while at the same time having Canadians head to the polls to elect a new federal government. These issues have been hard to ignore, and the April home sales figures suggest some buyers have continued to patiently wait out the storm.”&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p" style="text-align: start"&gt;There were 6,850 detached, attached and apartment properties newly listed for sale on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver in April 2025. This represents a 3.4 per cent decrease compared to the 7,092 properties listed in April 2024 and was 19.5 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average (5,731) for the month.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p" style="text-align: start"&gt;The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the MLS® system in Metro Vancouver is 16,207, a 29.7 per cent increase compared to April 2024 (12,491). This is 47.6 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average (10,979).&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p" style="text-align: start"&gt;Across all detached, attached and apartment property types, the sales-to-active listings ratio for April 2025 is 13.8 per cent. By property type, the ratio is 9.9 per cent for detached homes, 17.5 per cent for attached, and 15.7 per cent for apartments.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p" style="text-align: start"&gt;Analysis of the historical data suggests downward pressure on home prices occurs when the ratio dips below 12 per cent for a sustained period, while home prices often experience upward pressure when it surpasses 20 per cent over several months.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p" style="text-align: start"&gt;“While the headlines have been filled with worrying news lately, there are positives in the current market worth highlighting, especially for buyers,” Lis said. “Inventory levels have just crested 16,000 for the first time since 2019, prices have stayed fairly stable for the past few months, and borrowing costs are the lowest they’ve been in years. These factors benefit buyers, and with balanced conditions across the market overall, there’s plenty of opportunity for anyone looking to make a purchase.”&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p" style="text-align: start"&gt;The MLS® Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $1,184,500. This represents a 1.8 per cent decrease over April 2024 and a 0.5 per cent decrease compared to March 2025.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p" style="text-align: start"&gt;Sales of detached homes in April 2025 reached 578, a 29 per cent decrease from the 814 detached sales recorded in April 2024. The benchmark price for a detached home is $2,021,800. This represents a 0.7 per cent decrease from April 2024 and a 0.6 per cent decrease compared to March 2025.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p" style="text-align: start"&gt;Sales of apartment homes reached 1,130 in April 2025, a 20.2 per cent decrease compared to the 1,416 sales in April 2024. The benchmark price of an apartment home is $762,800. This represents a two per cent decrease from April 2024 and a 0.6 per cent decrease compared to March 2025.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p" style="text-align: start"&gt;Attached home sales in April 2025 totalled 442, a 23.8 per cent decrease compared to the 580 sales in April 2024. The benchmark price of a townhouse is $1,102,300. This represents a 2.9 per cent decrease from April 2024 and a one per cent decrease compared to March 2025.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;a target="true" rel="" href="https://members.gvrealtors.ca/news/GVR-Stats-Package-Apr-2025.pdf" data-type="link"&gt;Click here for more details…&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;Editor’s Note: *Areas covered by Greater Vancouver REALTORS® include: Bowen Island, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, South Delta, Squamish, Sunshine Coast, Vancouver, West Vancouver, and Whistler. Greater Vancouver REALTORS® is an association representing more than 15,000 REALTORS® and their companies. The association provides a variety of member services, including the Multiple Listing Service®. For more information on real estate, statistics, and buying or selling a home, contact a local REALTOR® or visit &lt;a target="" rel="" href="http://www.gvrealtors.ca" data-type="link"&gt;www.gvrealtors.ca&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="block-p"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 21:06:41 GMT</pubDate>
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