('Vancouver West Attached' covers Condos in the Downtown, Kits, False Creek and  West of Main Street areas.)

October saw above average market activity and prices pushing even higher in the Condo and Townhouse market.  Here are some of the numbers for Vancouver West:

The Average PRICE for a Condo in October was $818,000, up $48,000 from September.

The Average PRICE for a Townhouse in October was $1,360,000, up $60,000 from September.

The Average DAYS ON MARKET for Condo's was 10 for the second month in a row.

The Average DAYS ON MARKET for Townhouses was 11, down from 12 in September

Total INVENTORY for Condo's was down to 775, a historical low. 

Total INVENTORY for Townhouses was up to 140 from Septembers 136

SALES TO ACTIVE LISTINGS RATIO for Condo's was at 51% (50% in September)  

SALES TO ACTIVE LISTINGS RATIO for Townhouses was at 32% (42% in September)  

A balanced market is 17%

AVERAGE PRICE - CONDO

DAYS ON MARKET - CONDO

TOTAL INVENTORY - CONDO

SALES TO ACTIVE LISTINGS RATIO - CONDO

AVERAGE PRICE - TOWNHOUSE

DAYS ON MARKET - TOWNHOUSE

TOTAL INVENTORY - TOWNHOUSE

SALES TO ACTIVE LISTINGS RATIO - TOWNHOUSE

What Does This Mean?

As a Seller this means that if your property is priced right it will sell, on average, in only 10 days on the market. With inventory this low and demand so high it is common place to see multiple offers on almost every listing that hits the market.

As a Buyer this means that it is more challenging than ever to buy a home.  If you see a property you like there is around a 40% chance it will be sold within 1 month.  Making an offer becomes incredibly strategic, as you will most likely be in a Multiple Offer scenario.  It is imperative to act fast and have a skillful Realtor working for you.

Multiple offer scenarios are still the norm for these property types in Vancouver West, especially condo's priced under $750,000.  As news of the new mortgage rules spread, potential buyers have become active buyers and I expect to see a continuation of a strong market with upward pricing pressure for at least the next 5 months.