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Just Sold: 1306 258 Nelson's Court., New Westminster, Sapperton


Welcome home to THE COLUMBIA by WESGROUP! Well laid out floor plan & open concept throughout, this 562 SQFT 1 Bed, 1 Bath suite features beautiful MOUNTAIN & FRASER RIVER VIEWS, 8'5 ceilings, s/s appliances, kitchen island, quartz counters, subway tile backsplash, laminate floors, 5 burner gas range, 1 PARKING, 1 LOCKER, & TONS of VISITOR PARKING. Amenities include 10,000 SQ FT Club Central consisting of gym, squash court, yoga/dance studio, sauna/steam room, indoor/outdoor lounge areas w/ BBQ, firepit, gated dog park, & community garden plots. Walk score is excellent in this master planned community being only steps to Sapperton SKYTRAIN station, Save-On-Foods, Shoppers Drug Mart, Brown’s Social House, Take 5 Cafe to name a few!


Listing Offered By: Rennie & Associates Realty Ltd.

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Housing Market Activity Remains Slow in November


The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 4,512 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in November 2022, a decrease of 50.8 per cent from November 2021 and about 30 per cent below a historical average November. The average MLS® residential price in BC was $906,785 an 8.6 per cent decrease from $992,245 recorded in November 2021. Total sales dollar volume was $4.1 billion, a 55 per cent decline from the same time last year.


“A lot has changed in 2022,” said Brendon Ogmundson, Chief Economist. “This time last year, home sales were near a record for November, home prices were accelerating, and mortgage rates were less than half of current levels. Elevated mortgage rates will continue to constrain sales activity, though with the Bank of Canada nearing the end of its tightening cycle and benchmark bond yields falling, mortgage rate relief may be on the horizon.”


Year-to-date, BC residential sales dollar volume was down 28.7 per cent from the same period in 2021 to $77.4 billion. Residential unit sales were down 34.4 per cent to 77,376 units, while the average MLS® residential price was up 8.6 per cent to $1 million.


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NEW PRICE - 312 700 Clarke Rd., Coquitlam, Coquitlam West


Bright, Open Layout

2 Bed, 2 bath, 779sqft

Priced at $695,000


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Fantastic layout, quality contemporary finishing, excellent room separation, & a hard to beat location. Your search ends here! Welcome to this 2bed/2bath/779sqft home by Dolomiti Homes in Georgie Award winning Vista. Located in the heart of Burquitlam, close to every amenity: shopping, transit, Skytrain, schools, rec., Hwy access & more. Features: welcoming entry, open layout, large windows for an abundance of light, over height ceilings, premium flooring, kitchen w/plenty of cupboard & counter space, SS appls & large island w/overhang. Enjoy covered balcony for year-round BBQs. The spacious master has 3pc ensuite w/oversized shower & the well sized 2nd bed has large closet. Bonus: tons of insuite storage, EV charger-ready parking, locker & common roof-top deck. Act Now! Call for showings.

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Just Sold: 3313 2180 Kelly Ave., Port Coquitlam, Central Pt. Coquitlam


Welcome to Montrose Square, a master planned development in Downtown Port Coquitlam. This west-facing home overlooks the beautifully manicured courtyard with peaceful water features. Thoughtfully designed with an open floor plan that features 1,030 sq ft with 2 spacious bdrms on opposite sides of the home, 2 bathrooms, 9 ft ceilings, gourmet kitchen with stone countertops and S/S appliances, large laundry room, 2 balconies and modern finishes to maximize your living space. Convenient location just steps to the new Poco Recreation Centre (includes a 4 year membership) and West Coast Express, shops, restaurants, parks & nature trails. Close to all levels of schools. Balance of the 2/5/10 warranty. One parking space and a bike locker included. Rentals are 100% allowed and 2 pets are welcomed.


Listing Offered By: RE/MAX Crest Realty


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The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to 4¼%, with the Bank Rate at 4½% and the deposit rate at 4¼%. The Bank is also continuing its policy of quantitative tightening.


Inflation around the world remains high and broadly based. Global economic growth is slowing, although it is proving more resilient than was expected at the time of the October Monetary Policy Report (MPR). In the United States, the economy is weakening but consumption continues to be solid and the labour market remains overheated. The gradual easing of global supply bottlenecks continues, although further progress could be disrupted by geopolitical events.


In Canada, GDP growth in the third quarter was stronger than expected, and the economy continued to operate in excess demand. Canada’s labour market remains tight, with unemployment near historic lows. While commodity exports have been strong, there is growing evidence that tighter monetary policy is restraining domestic demand: consumption moderated in the third quarter, and housing market activity continues to decline. Overall, the data since the October MPR support the Bank’s outlook that growth will essentially stall through the end of this year and the first half of next year.


CPI inflation remained at 6.9% in October, with many of the goods and services Canadians regularly buy showing large price increases. Measures of core inflation remain around 5%. Three-month rates of change in core inflation have come down, an early indicator that price pressures may be losing momentum. However, inflation is still too high and short-term inflation expectations remain elevated. The longer that consumers and businesses expect inflation to be above the target, the greater the risk that elevated inflation becomes entrenched.


Looking ahead, Governing Council will be considering whether the policy interest rate needs to rise further to bring supply and demand back into balance and return inflation to target. Governing Council continues to assess how tighter monetary policy is working to slow demand, how supply challenges are resolving, and how inflation and inflation expectations are responding. Quantitative tightening is complementing increases in the policy rate. We are resolute in our commitment to achieving the 2% inflation target and restoring price stability for Canadians.


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Home sale and listing activity continue trending below long-term  averages in November


While typically a quiet month of market activity based on seasonal patterns, November home sale and listing totals lagged below the region’s long-term averages.


The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 1,614 in November 2022, a 52.9 per cent decrease from the 3,428 sales recorded in November 2021, and a 15.2 per cent decrease from the 1,903 homes sold in October 2022.


Last month’s sales were 36.9 per cent below the 10-year November sales average.


“With the most recent core inflation metrics showing a stubborn reluctance to respond significantly to the furious pace of rate increases, the Bank of Canada may choose to act more forcefully to bring inflation back toward target levels.” Andrew Lis, REBGV’s director, economics and data analytics said. “While it’s always difficult to predict what the bank will do with certainty, this persistent inflationary backdrop sets up the December 6 rate announcement to be yet another increase, making holiday-season home purchases something many people may end up foregoing this year.”


There were 3,055 detached, attached and apartment properties newly listed for sale on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Metro Vancouver in November 2022. This represents a 22.9 per cent decrease compared to the 3,964 homes listed in November 2021 and a 24.2 per cent decrease compared to October 2022 when sellers listed 4,033 homes.


The total number of homes currently listed for sale on the MLS® system in Metro Vancouver is 9,179, a 28.5 per cent increase compared to November 2021 (7,144) and a 6.8 per cent decrease compared to October 2022 (9,852).


“Heading into 2023, the market continues the trend of shifting toward historical averages and typical seasonal norms,” Lis said. “Whether these trends continue will depend on looming economic factors and forthcoming housing policy measures on the horizon, which hold the potential to reignite uncertainty in our market.


“With that said, from a long-term structural standpoint, the current pace of listings and available inventory remain relatively tight when considered against a backdrop of continued in-migration to the province. With the recently announced increase in federal immigration targets, the state of available supply in our market remains one demand surge away from renewed price escalation, despite the inflationary environment and elevated mortgage rates.”


For all property types, the sales-to-active listings ratio for November 2022 is 17.6 per cent. By property type, the ratio is 13.2 per cent for detached homes, 19.7 per cent for townhomes, and 20.8 per cent for apartments.


Generally, analysts say 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.


The MLS® Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $1,131,600. This represents a 0.6 per cent decrease over November 2021, a 10.2 per cent decrease over the last six months, and a 1.5 per cent decrease compared to October 2022.


Sales of detached homes in November 2022 reached 486, a 50.8 per cent decrease from the 987 detached sales recorded in November 2021. The benchmark price for detached properties is $1,856,800. This represents a 1.7 per cent decrease from November 2021 and a 1.9 per cent decrease compared to October 2022.


Sales of apartment homes reached 847 in November 2022, a 53.7 per cent decrease compared to the 1,828 sales in November 2021. The benchmark price of an apartment property is $720,500. This represents a 3.5 per cent increase from November 2021 and a 0.9 per cent decrease compared to October 2022.


Attached home sales in November 2022 totalled 281, a 54.2 per cent decrease compared to the 613 sales in November 2021. The benchmark price of an attached unit is $1,027,900. This represents a 2.7 per cent increase from November 2021 and a 1.5 per cent decrease compared to October 2022.


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