The conclusion of 2023 witnessed Metro Vancouver's housing market maintaining balanced conditions. However, behind the year-end totals lies a narrative of unexpected resilience, overcoming the challenges posed by the highest borrowing costs experienced in over a decade.
In 2023, the total number of properties listed on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Metro Vancouver amounted to 50,893, indicating a 7.5 percent decline compared to the 55,047 properties listed in 2022.
The sales of detached homes in December 2023 totaled 376, marking a 1.3% uptick from the 371 detached sales recorded in December 2022. The benchmark price for a detached home stands at $1,964,400, indicating a 7.7% rise from December 2022 and a 0.9% decline compared to November 2023.
The sales of apartments in December 2023 reached 719, reflecting a 2.4% increase compared to the 702 sales recorded in December 2022. The benchmark price for an apartment home is $751,300, marking a 5.6% increase from December 2022 and a 1.5% decrease compared to November 2023.
The sales of attached homes in December 2023 reached 238, indicating a 7.2% increase compared to the 222 sales in December 2022. The benchmark price for a townhouse is $1,072,700, reflecting a 6.4% increase from December 2022 and a 1.8% decrease compared to November 2023.
Reflecting on the year, one cannot help but ponder the potential outcome of closing out 2023 if mortgage rates had been a few percentage points lower. The prospect of gaining insights into this question seems promising for 2024, as bond markets and expert forecasters anticipate a likelihood of lower borrowing costs. Modest rate cuts are expected in the first half of the 2024.
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