SURREY, BC – Easing prices and abundant inventory weren’t enough to entice buyers to the Fraser Valley market in November, as sales declined in line with seasonal buying patterns.

The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 943 sales on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in November, a 16 per cent decrease from October, and 17 per cent below sales from the same month last year.

New listings slowed again in November, down 26 per cent month-over-month and seven per cent yearover-year, to 2,210. Overall inventory remains well above seasonal norms for the Fraser Valley, with 9,201 active listings, down nine per cent from October and 47 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average.

“Affordability concerns and economic pressures are weighing heavily on many Fraser Valley households,” said Tore Jacobsen, Chair of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. “Our REALTORS® understand how personal and complex these decisions are. But there are encouraging signs for buyers. Composite prices are closer to early-2023 levels, inventory has improved, and there is more space to negotiate than we’ve had in recent years.”

The Fraser Valley remains firmly in a buyer’s market, with an overall sales-to-active listings ratio of 10 per cent in November, down one per cent from October. A balanced market is typically defined by a ratio between 12 and 20 per cent.

Across the Fraser Valley in November, the average number of days to sell a single-family detached home was 52 days, while for a condo it was 41 days. Townhomes took, on average, 37 days to sell.

"With mortgage conditions tightening, buyers are encountering increased scrutiny and higher down payment expectations from lenders,” said Baldev Gill, CEO of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. “These constraints can delay transactions and influence overall activity in the market. That’s why working with an experienced REALTOR® is critical — someone who understands the landscape and can guide clients through these obstacles with confidence."

The composite Benchmark price for a typical home in the Fraser Valley decreased 0.7 per cent in November, to $912,400.

MLS® HPI Benchmark Price Activity

• Single Family Detached: At $1,405,500 the Benchmark price for an FVREB single-family detached home decreased 0.6 per cent compared to October 2025 and decreased 5.4 per cent compared to November 2024.

• Townhomes: At $778,700 the Benchmark price for an FVREB townhome decreased 0.8 per cent compared to October 2025 and decreased 6.8 per cent compared to November 2024.

• Apartments: At $496,500 the Benchmark price for an FVREB apartment/condo decreased one per cent compared to October 2025 and decreased 6.9 per cent compared to November 2024.

Data from Fraser Valley Real Estate Board

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.

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).

“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.”

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).

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).

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.

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.

“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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 www.gvrealtors.ca.

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Mark Moldowan
Manager, Communication and Editorial
Greater Vancouver REALTORS®
604.730.3153
mmoldowan@gvrealtors.ca