Allan Palmer

August housing market third strongest on record

Vancouver, B.C. Sept 5, 2006 - Strong consumer demand continues to be the key characteristic of the August housing market, with high sales and listings being posted throughout the Greater Vancouver area.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that total residential sales for detached, attached and apartment properties reached ...

Vancouver, B.C. August 2, 2006 - The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that total residential sales for detached, attached and apartment properties reached 2,732 units in July 2006, a decrease of 25.2 per cent when compared to the 3,652 units sold in July 2005.

"It's important to note that the sales figures for July are reflective of a more traditional summer market cycle ...

June residential sales second highest on record

Vancouver, B.C. July 5, 2006 - Total residential sales reached 3,951 units in June 2006, the second highest number of sales recorded during the month of June in the history of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV).

REBGV reports that last month's overall sales for detached, attached and apartment properties decreased by 8.8 per ce ...

Vancouver, B.C. June 2, 2006 - The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that sales of detached, attached and apartment properties reached 4,297 units in May 2006, a modest decrease of 3.1 per cent compared to the 4,434 units sold in May 2005. This figure also represents an increase of 9.7 per cent over May 2004 when 3,918 sales were recorded.

"The increase in listing activit ...