Vancouver Real Estate board overall
The volume of sales overall decreased substantially with the very little change in price over February last year. The Vancouver Real Estate Board had its quietest January in 10 years and 3rd quietest February in 10 years.
Single family houses sales for February totalled 1103 with the average sale price of $1,225,893. This 21% decrease in number of sales and 4% increase in average price over last year same time period (February) . Townhouse sales for February totalled 424 with an average sale price of $557,134. This is a 13% decrease in the number of sales and 2% decrease in average price over the same time period last year (February). Condominiums February sales totalled 1020 with the average sale price of $457,483. This 15% decrease in number of sales and 2% increase in average price over the same time period last year (February).
Total of all types for February was 2547 sales with an average sale price of $806,839. This is a 17% decrease in number of sales and a 1% increase in average price over February last year.
Local Maple Ridge
Single family houses February sales totalled 88 with the average sale price of $491,468. This a 6% drop in number of sales and a 1% increase in average price compared to February last year. Townhouse February sales totalled 28 with an average sale price $284,155. This is a 6% decrease in the number of sales and a 5% decrease in average price compared to last February. Condominiums February sales totalled 11 with the average sale price of $198,455. This 35% decrease in number of sales and a 5% decrease in price over last February.
Total of all types of sales for February was 127 with an average sale price of $420,382. This is a 9% decrease in number of sales and a 2% increase in average price over last February.
** Note - Our local housing market this year has started slower than last year with 8% less sales year to date and Vancouver overall has had 16% less sales year to date. With rates remaining low we see no immediate changes in the market. Global financial uncertainty may continue to affect our market . CMHC is forecasting 2012 to be very similar to 2011 with activity and prices remaining steady. For more detail just call 604-466-4549 or emailpearceteam@telus.net .
Prime Rate remains stable at 3% with term variable rate mortgages at 2.8% - A $300,000 mortgage at 2.8% for 30 years is $1230 month. Fixed term mortgages are available below 3.5% with some places offering as low as $3.19% for a 5 year fixed.
*** Yes! 35 year mortgages are still available - call for details
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