Subscribe Past Issues RSS Translate April 15, 2026 For the complete statistics release, including detailed tables, click here.For immediate release Home Sales Remain Slow AmidstVery Challenging Economic Environment Vancouver, BC – April 15, 2026. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that 5,766 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems in March 2026, down 3.6 per cent from March 2025. The average MLS®residential price in BC in March 2026 was down 2 per cent at $939,846 compared to $959,236 in March 2025. Total MLS® residential sales dollar volume was $4.21 billion, down 5.6 per cent from the same time the previous year. BC MLS® unit sales were 34.53 per cent lower than the ten-year average for the month of March.“Global conflict leading to rising mortgage rates paired with a sluggish economy are presenting a challenge for a housing market recovery,” said BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson. “Improved affordability and pent-up demand should translate to an acceleration of activity, though the market will need a period of relative calm for households to build confidence.”Year-to-date, BC residential sales dollar volume is down 13 per cent to $12.7 billion, compared with the same period in 2025. Residential unit sales are down 11 per cent year-over-year at 13,595 units, while the average MLS® residential price is also down 2.2 per cent to $933,859. -30- For more information, please contact:Brendon OgmundsonChief EconomistDirect: 604.742.2796Mobile: 604.505.6793Email: [email protected] Additional economics information is available here on BCREA's website. Share Share BCREA is the provincial association for BC REALTORS®. As a champion for the real estate sector, BCREA is driven by connecting communities and enriching lives. Working in collaboration withthe province’s real estate boards and associations, our mission is to lead the real estate sectorthrough innovative advocacy, professional development, research, and support. Suite 1425, 1075 West Georgia StreetVancouver, BC V6E 3C9604.683.7702 | [email protected] | BCREA OnlineCopyright© British Columbia Real Estate Association Want to change how you receive these emails?You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.
15-04-2026
BC Real Estate Market
The new premier announced forthcoming new legislation to help ease tight rental market. There will be changes to provincial legislation ending rental and most age restrictions in strata properties: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022PREM0065-001745
21-11-2022
BC Real Estate Market