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Vaccine Card Rollout

Here's how BC's vaccine cards will work in restaurants and bars

 
 
Sep 7 2021, 2:32 pm
 

On Tuesday afternoon, Premier John Horgan, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, and Health Minister Adrian Dix shared more details about the rollout of the BC Vaccine Card.

 

Starting Monday, September 13, only those with proof of vaccine will be able to access certain services such as movies, ticketed sporting events, nightclubs, casinos, and fitness facilities, to name a few.


When it comes to restaurants, bars, lounges, and pubs, the card is a must if you’re looking to dine indoors and on outdoor patios. Any of these kinds of establishments that are licensed and offer table service are included in this.


During the live press conference, Dr. Henry said exemptions include fast-food restaurants, cafeterias, and food courts, as checking for vaccines is “not practical” in those settings.

The first phase of the BC Vaccine Card, BC’s version of a vaccine passport, is set to begin next Monday, September 13, and it will require residents to have at least one shot of a COVID-19 vaccine.


On October 24, the second phase begins, requiring residents to be fully vaccinated.

Digital or printed versions of the BC Vaccine Card will allow residents to show businesses and service providers that they’ve been immunized.


The digital card will include an individualized QR code and an image that says either “vaccinated” or “partially vaccinated.”


You can apply for your card at gov.bc.ca/vaccinecard, and once verified, you can save a digital copy to your mobile device or print a hard copy.


Businesses will be able to scan the QR code or visually verify a hard copy, along with a government-issued photo ID. A mobile app will be launched for businesses who choose to scan the code closer to September 13.

 

For more information, check out our story about everything you need to know about BC’s Vaccine Card.

With files from Amir Ali

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Here are all 22 burgers to try across Metro Vancouver during Le Burger Week

It's the largest burger celebration ever held in Canada - and there are 32 restaurants in Metro Vancouver taking part!
a day ago By: Lindsay William-Ross
bells-whistles-supreme-burger-vancouverThe Supreme is the Le Burger Week creation offered at Bells & Whistles' two Vancouver locations.Photo courtesy Le Burger Week

Griddled thin with crispy edges, thick and juicy and loaded with the works, or even made of only plants: Burgers are beloved in so many ways.

Now the country's week-long celebration of all things burger perfection has doubled: Le Burger Week will run for two weeks this time around, featuring burgers at restaurants across Metro Vancouver.

Typically held Sept. 1 through 7, the Quebec-based Le Burger Week 2021 will actually run the first two weeks of the month - until Sept. 14.

 

Organizers say they expect 1,000 restaurants across Canada will take part.

During those two delicious weeks, diners are encouraged to visit participating restaurants in their area, and order up the Le Burger Week item. 

Several Metro Vancouver restaurants have signed up to have their burger creation included in Le Burger Week, and the fans can go eat them and vote for their favourites.

This year there are 22 burgers available at 32 venues in Metro Vancouver, with a few other options elsewhere in the province - namely in Squamish and in the Okanagan.

Here are the Metro Vancouver restaurants participating in Le Burger Week 2021 and their burger creations:

Launched nearly a decade ago in Montreal, the annual event has brought burger lovers together in numerous Canadian cities since 2017, when the fest expanded to include Quebec City, Cornwall, Toronto, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon and, Vancouver.

pizza-burger-fable-diner-vancouverThe Pizza Burger from Fable Diner in Vancouver. By Photo courtesy Le Burger Week

Le Burger Week’s overall mission has always been to support local restaurants by increasing their sales and awareness through festival participation, explain organizers.

"To be able to grow on this mission and continue to help restaurant communities for 10 years now in some markets is a dream come true! Let’s celebrate something inclusive, fun and delicious together all while supporting local restaurant communities across Canada!” urges Le Burger Week co-founder Na’eem Adams. 

This year, Burger Week will again be supporting Anorexia and Bulimia Québec (ANEB), a Quebec-based organization that aims to fight and destigmatize eating disorders and, United Way Canada, a national non-profit organization that works to raise funds and invest in improving lives in local communities. Through Le Burger Week, a percentage of every burger sold at a participating restaurant will be donated back to these organizations.

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A market of extremes: near record sales in August combined with lowest supply in four decades

 

SURREY, BC – Demand for Fraser Valley real estate remained elevated in August reaching the second highest sales ever for the month against a backdrop of decreasing supply.

The Board processed a total of 2,087 property sales on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in August, an increase of 4.0 per cent compared to July and a 2.4 per cent increase compared to the same month last year. Sales remained unusually high for the month; second only to August of 2005.

Larry Anderson, President of the Board, said, “Home buyers are facing one of the worst supply shortages in Fraser Valley history. Our sales are over 30 per cent above normal, while our housing stock is at levels last seen in the early 80s.

 

 

“To put our supply and demand situation in perspective, for every 100 townhomes on the market in August, Fraser Valley REALTORS® sold 94. The single-family detached and condo markets also remained in strong seller’s market territory. Persistent demand and lack of supply continues to put upward pressure on home prices.”

 


In August, the Board received 2,107 new listings, a decrease of 36.3 per cent compared to last year, and a decrease of 13.3 per cent compared to July 2021. The month ended with total active inventory sitting at 4,077, a 16.8 per cent decrease compared to July, and 44.9 per cent fewer than August 2020.

 

 

Baldev Gill, Chief Executive Officer of the Board, added, “To improve affordability, the BC government introduced the foreign buyers’ tax in 2016 and the federal government introduced the mortgage stress test two years later. And yet, in the last five years, the price of a typical detached home in the Fraser Valley has increased by 50 per cent.

“Those measures did not address the core issue, which is insufficient supply to meet the rise in our population growth. All levels of government must work together to correct the structural housing shortage.”

 

 

Across Fraser Valley, in August, the average number of days to sell a single-family detached home was 29 and a townhome was 19 days. Apartments took, on average, 29 days to sell.

 

MLS® HPI Benchmark Price Activity

  • Single Family Detached: At $1,336,800, the Benchmark price for an FVREB single-family detached home increased 1.3 per cent compared to July 2021 and increased 31.1 per cent compared to August 2020.
  • Townhomes:At $697,500, the Benchmark price for an FVREB townhome increased 1.3 per cent compared to July 2021 and increased 23.7 per cent compared to August 2020.
  • Apartments:At $498,800, the Benchmark price for an FVREB apartment/condo increased 1.0 per cent compared to July 2021 and increased 14.1 per cent compared to August 2020.
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COVID-19 – Masks Mandatory in Public Places Effective August 25, 2021
 
Today’s eMemo contains the following updates:
 
 
Provincial Health Officer re-introduces mandatory mask order for indoor spaces.
 
Effective today, August 25, 2021, masks must be worn in all indoor public spaces throughout the province to help reduce the transmission of COVID-19. This new order requires people 12 years of age and older to wear masks in indoor public settings, regardless of vaccination status. Public settings include:
 
Malls
Shopping centres
Coffee shops
Retail and grocery stores
Liquor and drug stores
Airports
City halls
Libraries
Community and recreation centres
Restaurants, pubs and bars (unless seated)
Public transportation, in a taxi or ride-sharing vehicle
Areas of office buildings where services to the public are provided
Common areas of sport and fitness centres
 
It is vital that members follow and model social distancing practices and mask protocols during all business dealings, including meetings and open houses.
 
Have a good week and stay safe.
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Proof of vaccination to be required for B.C. sports, movies, restaurants.
 
B.C. Vaccine Card program to take effect Sept. 13, Horgan says
 
The B.C. government is implementing a vaccine passport program for movies, restaurants, ticketed sports events and other indoor group activities as it deals with the latest surge in COVID-19 cases.
 
Premier John Horgan and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced the new measures Monday, citing statistics that show 90 per cent of new coronavirus cases are in people who haven’t been fully vaccinated. The B.C. Vaccine Card will be needed to show a first dose of vaccine as of Sept. 13, with a second dose requirement as of Oct. 24. It will be required for entry to restaurants, including patios, ticketed indoor sports events and concerts, casinos, night clubs and high-intensity fitness classes.
 
The proof of vaccination will also be required for organized indoor events such as weddings, parties, conferences and workshops. The secure website will require name, date of birth and personal health number, and the vaccine card can be saved to a smartphone for entry to restricted venues.
 
The passports will not be needed for grocery stores, medical services and other essential services. Henry said the B.C. Vaccine Card will not be used for going to work, and WorkSafeBC is developing methods to help employers protect their workplaces from infection transmission. Out-of-province people will have the same requirement to show their vaccination records, as international travellers already have to provide proof of vaccination to enter Canada, she said.
Henry said the measure is temporary, and B.C. will coordinate with the federal government as it applied around the country. Quebec was the first province to bring in a vaccine passport program to curb the spread of the coronavirus at indoor group events.
 
“We know that unvaccinated people are getting sick, and we know they are going to hospital,” Health Minister Adrian Dix said. A secure web link to be provided before Sept. 13 to obtain the B.C. Vaccine Card, with a telephone option for people who can’t get access to their vaccination record online, Dix said.
 
The Business Council of B.C., B.C. Chamber of Commerce and other groups asked the province for the measures in a letter to Horgan last week. They said businesses that are at risk of being closed again for pandemic orders need help to enforce restrictions designed to protect people at sporting events and other gathering sites.
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Buying & Selling Tips

7 Things the Fall Housing Market Could Have in Store for Buyers in BC

 
By Justin Kerby Aug 20, 2021
 

BC’s housing market has been on quite the run over the past 18 months. The pandemic and monetary policies that were influenced by the economic uncertainty pushed home prices up significantly, as demand continued to outpace supply. Most of the primary market drivers remain in place, and though the summer months have been relatively quiet compared to the beginning of 2021, the fall housing market could have more movement in store for buyers in BC. 


1. A hot pre-sale market

BC’s pre-construction market should continue to be busy this fall, with buyers looking to lock in low interest rates with a relatively small initial deposit. In city centers and the suburbs alike, interest in new builds has surged in recent months. 

There are many reasons why new developments in BC are becoming more attractive, especially in regards to their flexibility. In most cases, presale properties can take years to build. This gives first-time buyers the opportunity to save more for a down payment, and current homeowners the time to renovate or fix up their existing home for sale. With many homeowners being wary about selling their homes during the pandemic, investing in a prebuild has been an attractive option here in BC. 


2. Demand should continue to outpace supply 

Though much of the talk for the last few months has been about the cooling of Canada’s real estate market, a lack of supply has been one of the main drivers of the declining month-over-month sales numbers. A decline in new listings on the national level has left buyers with limited options to choose from, which could drive prices higher as more buyers enter the market. CMHC has stated that the annual pace of housing starts slowed in July, another indicator that supply may not be able to keep up with demand in the coming months. A limited supply continues to be one of the main stories in BC, and a potential fourth wave could keep more sellers on the sidelines if last year’s selling trends continue. More COVID-19 cases could potentially mean fewer sellers in BC. 


3. Low interest rates will continue to fuel demand

You will not see many people calling for a market correction as long as interest rates remain where they are, and the Bank of Canada has indicated that a rate hike is not coming in 2021. When the cost of borrowing remains low, activity typically remains high. As we head into the fall and winter months, low interest rates should continue to drive buyers to search for homes in BC. 


4. Competition from expatriates 

In the CBRE’s Global Living Report last year, Hong Kong ranked as the most expensive residential market globally and the third most expensive city for renters. Vancouver is a top destination of choice for the roughly 300,000 Canadian passport holders who live in Hong Kong, and new buyers from this part of the world can be expected in the months to come. Hong Kong’s expensive real estate market gives Canadian sellers in Hong Kong enough capital to enter BC’s hot market, which could drive prices in the province even higher. We’ll be monitoring this trend closely throughout the fall and winter months. 


5. A new wave of renters and buyers could enter the market 

Though the current immigration targets set by the government of Canada aren’t yet being fulfilled, there’s reason to believe that numbers could begin to increase. Canada has set a goal of welcoming 400,000 immigrants per year through 2023, or 1.2 million people in total. New immigrants often settle in major cities like Vancouver, which would have a ripple effect on BC’s real estate market. New renters mean higher rents and a busier rental market, leading to more investors purchasing condos in city centers in BC. Average rents in Canada have been rising for three consecutive months in a row, with Vancouver having the most significant annual increase for apartments and condo rentals, up 19 percent in July. 

Tourism workers, hospitality workers, and students will also have an impact on the rental market, as they return to city centers to be close to work and school. Together, these conditions should attract more investors, as they are signs of a stabilizing rental market in BC. 


6. Quality offers 

At the beginning of 2021, it was common to see single-family detached homes for sale receive offers numbering in the double-digits, in some cases with no subjects. Though things have changed since then, BC buyers and sellers can still expect to see competition from other quality offers. While fairly priced homes will still likely sell for their asking price, the good news for buyers is that they won’t be competing with dozens of offers in most cases. Adding subjects should also not be a deal-breaker in BC’s real estate market this fall, giving buyers the confidence that their purchase will not be a disappointment. 


7. Optimism should remain high

Low interest rates, low inventory, and high demand were the story of BC’s real estate market throughout the pandemic, and none of those conditions have changed going into the fall. A Leger study conducted on behalf of RE/MAX Canada at the beginning of the year indicated that over 50 percent of Canadians viewed real estate as a top investment option. That optimism should continue across BC, regardless of a fourth wave. If interest rates remain depressed - as the Bank of Canada has indicated - we should be in for steady prices and sales throughout the end of the year. 

Though unforeseen circumstances will always come into play, a correction this fall seems unlikely at the current moment. The conditions that accelerated BC’s housing market over the past year and a half continue to put pressure on buyers, and limited supply should maintain the current seller’s market conditions for the province’s foreseeable future. Those hoping for a change of pace may have to wait longer as BC’s housing market continues to push to new heights in 2021. 

 
Justin KerbyJustin Kerby is the founder of Something Great, a digital marketing agency that specializes in real estate branding and content creation. They help companies create social media strategies, newsletters, blog content plans, and advertising campaigns.
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New $4.15 billion George Massey Tunnel with eight lanes confirmed by BC government

Kenneth Chan
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Aug 18 2021, 11:47 am
New $4.15 billion George Massey Tunnel with eight lanes confirmed by BC government
Artistic rendering of the new eight-lane immersed tunnel replacement for the George Massey Tunnel. (Government of BC)
 

Almost exactly four years after the 10-lane bridge project to replace the George Massey Tunnel was cancelled, the BC NDP provincial government signalled today it is proceeding with revised plans for a new immersed tunnel crossing.

The new toll-free tunnel is currently expected to carry a $4.15 billion cost, with construction beginning in 2026 for completion in 2030.


In contrast, the previous 10-lane bridge project carried a $3.5 billion budget, although the provincial government received bids as low as $2.6 billion. At the time of cancellation in 2017, it was just months away from commencing construction, and had it followed the original timeline, it would have reached completion in 2022. This cancelled project cost, funded by tolls, also included extensive upgrades to 24 km of Highway 99 and major new interchanges.

For the immersed tunnel option chosen, two side-by-side tubes will each contain four vehicle lanes, with two lanes dedicated for bus rapid transit. A smaller third tube with a width of five metres will be dedicated for pedestrians and cyclists.


The new tunnel will have a depth equal to that of the existing tunnel to meet navigational requirements in the Fraser River, and to reduce construction costs. It will have a length of 1.054 km, with 660 metres being the immersed tunnel segment under the river.

 

The footprint of the new tunnel will be upstream from the existing tunnel, which will be removed between 2030 and 2032.

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Artistic rendering of the new eight-lane immersed tunnel replacement for the George Massey Tunnel. (Government of BC)

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Artistic rendering of the new eight-lane immersed tunnel replacement for the George Massey Tunnel. (Government of BC)

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Cross-section of the new eight-lane immersed tunnel replacement for the George Massey Tunnel. (Government of BC)


Along Highway 99 between the south end of Oak Street Bridge and Delta, $6 million will go to a new Bridgeport Road bus-only lane for completion by 2022, $88 million will go to an expanded Steveston interchange by 2025, $7 million will go to off-ramp widening on Highway 99 and Highway 17A, and $36 million will go to bus-only lanes on the shoulder along segments of Highway 99. Construction on some of these supportive projects on the highway corridor will begin later this year.

 

In its analysis, the provincial government also explored the option of an eight-lane, long-span bridge but determined it would cost $4.22 billion, about $70-million more than the immersed tunnel. However, it would be ready for use two years earlier, with construction beginning in 2024 for completion in 2028.


The immersed tunnel has a longer implementation timeline than the long-span bridge, partially due to the requirement of performing a new rigorous environmental assessment.


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2019 artistic rendering of the new 8-lane bridge concept for the George Massey Tunnel replacement. (Government of BC)


The immersed tunnel was chosen after municipalities north of the tunnel opposed the previous concept for a 10-lane bridge by the previous BC Liberals government. After consultation with municipalities, Metro Vancouver Regional District, and TransLink, a business case supporting the immersed tunnel was finalized in Fall 2020.

 

“A new crossing to replace the George Massey Tunnel will improve traffic flow and make travel by transit, walking and cycling more convenient and attractive, without costing commuters hundreds of dollars a year in unfair tolls,” said Rob Fleming, BC Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.

 

“We’ve worked hard to make sure this is the right project for the region, and along with the other Highway 99 improvements getting underway, we͛re getting people moving around in the region.”

This past spring, the provincial government submitted the business case to the federal government for a draft funding request.


Fleming says the provincial government’s discussions to date with the federal government to cover a share of the construction cost have been “very productive.” He described the route as a “nationally significant trade corridor,” specifically noting that it is just as important as the $3.8-billion Gordie Howe Bridge from Windsor to Detroit and the $4.2-billion Champlain Bridge in Montreal, which both received significant federal funding.

 
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Artistic rendering of the new eight-lane immersed tunnel replacement for the George Massey Tunnel. (Government of BC)


A replacement for the 1959-built, four-lane tunnel is necessary not only to reduce congestion and introduce goods movement but also to provide the highway corridor’s critical crossing with the latest seismic design standards. On an average day, the existing tunnel sees about 80,000 vehicles per day.


“I’m so pleased to be a part of this announcement and see this project move forward to support our communities and economy. A new George Massey Crossing will deliver significant benefits for Delta residents and the entire region by addressing the traffic congestion along the crucial Highway 99 corridor,” said George Harvie, mayor of Delta.

“Advocating for an infrastructure project of this magnitude and scope requires collaboration, and today’s announcement reflects the collective effort and support of mayors and First Nations Chiefs in the region. We appreciate the opportunity to work with the provincial government in advancing this critical infrastructure project to help improve the movement of goods, people and overall liveability in the region.”


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New LED lighting in the existing George Massey Tunnel. (Government of BC)

Early discussions in the rebooted planning process for the replacement crossing contemplated incorporating rail transit capabilities.

 

But according to the provincial government, bus transit will be more than sufficient to serve the 60-year ridership demand on the highway corridor. Rail transit has also not been identified as a priority for TransLink.


Planners believe bus rapid transit can better serve the dispersed populations in the South of Fraser communities, and services can be routed through these communities linking to the Canada Line’s Bridgeport Station.


“We did do a SkyTrain-like rail investigation, and we found that RapidBus created more flexibility and capacity for more ridership growth because the destinations vary differently. A fixed line did not provide the kinds of flexibility, it wasn’t the appropriate technology for this project,” said Fleming.


With that said, the aforementioned bus transit upgrades for the Highway 99 corridor are a downgrade from what was planned under the cancelled project. Instead of grade-separated bus transit flyover serving both Highway 99 directions between Oak Street Bridge and Bridgeport Station, ensuring optimal reliability, the revised plans now call for a ground-level bus lane only for the southbound direction from Bridgeport Road, with a signalled intersection where the bus lane meets both Sea Island Way and a bike lane.

 

The bus-only lanes on the shoulders of Highway 99 are also a drastic downgrade from the proper full lanes for the exclusive use of buses down the existing median of the freeway, with bus rapid transit stops at interchanges.

On top of the upcoming Highway 99 corridor upgrades, the provincial government recently completed $40 million in interim upgrades to the existing tunnel to improve its usability for the remainder of its lifespan, until the replacement tunnel is ready. This includes new LED lighting to improve visibility, and upgrades to ventilation, electrical, and drainage systems.

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Massive housing proposal for Port Moody ramps up pressure for third SkyTrain station for the city

Woodland Park will provide 325 units of non market rental housing, park land, child care and retail, but council also wants to know what it would take to get a third rapid transit station and other improvements to handle more traffic in the area.
 
Jul 22, 2021 4:00 PM By: Diane Strandberg
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A rendering of one of the active public parks and retail space that would be part of an extensive redevelopment of Port Moody's Woodland Park neighbourhood.EDGAR DEVELOPMENTS'

Affordable housing is the sweetener for a massive neighbourhood redevelopment in Port Moody and a third SkyTrain station for the city could be the kicker.


On Tuesday (July 20), Port Moody council gave third reading to changes that would — if given final adoption — allow Edgar Developments to build 2,053 units of housing on the Woodland Park property currently housing 200 older rental units on sloped land near Clarke Road.


What moved many councillors to approve the plan for 24 acres at 1142 Cecil Dr. and 300 Angela Dr. — despite significant neighbourhood opposition — was a proposal for 325 units of affordable rental housing, the largest provincial investment in affordable housing for the Tri-Cities in decades.


Only Port Coquitlam, with a 302-unit affordable housing project in the works has something equivalent, with its Kingsway Avenue project soon to be underway.


The Woodland Park non-market housing, backed by $140 million from BC Housing on five acres of land provided by the Edgar group, would be built first in the staged development.


It would “Increase Port Moody’s social housing supply by more than 50% and represents one of biggest investments the provincial government has ever made outside of Vancouver,” council was told by Keir Macdonald, CEO of the Phoenix Society, and a 10-year PoMo resident.

 

B.C. Housing Minister David Eby backs the affordable housing plan for Port Moody, commenting on CBC News it would be a “litmus test” for working with municipalities.


Mayor Rob Vagramov called on council to push now for SkyTrain as the project has significant provincial interest and more development pressures are coming for the west side of the city.


Vagramov said the city needs to find out what it would need to do — including obtaining money from future development — to get a third SkyTrain on TransLink’s radar.


He said such a study was necessary to “help him get to a place of third reading.”


Council agreed, as long as it didn’t tie up the Woodland Park development process.

Information on a third station, where and what it might cost could be available as soon as the new year.


The Woodland Park project drew one of the largest public engagements for the city in recent memory with a nearly four-hour public hearing and more than 100 pieces of correspondence.


But despite concerns raised about traffic and increased density — and a no vote from Coun. Steve Milani — council agreed to send the proposal to a fourth reading, likely this fall.


Approval will also allow the Edgar group to provide reduced community amenity contributions owing to significant contributions toward affordable housing and park amenities.


Many who spoke at Tuesday’s meeting were unhappy with that deal. However, the developer originally wanted to be exempt from providing the contributions.


As for a third SkyTrain station, it’s not unprecedented for a city to lobby for another station, with contributions from developers. That’s what the city of Coquitlam did to obtain the Lincoln Station outside Coquitlam Centre shopping centre.


For the developer, Tuesday’s agreement means it can continue to work on its development and although fourth reading is not guaranteed, council’s vote gives it some comfort that it’s on the right track.


“We are very happy that the city of Port Moody has demonstrated its support for affordable housing in their community,” said Peter Edgar, president of Edgar Developments, in a statement to the Tri-City News.


“Our partnership with BC Housing can serve as a template for how to bring together different housing options in one location, while rejuvenating a neighbourhood over time. I want to thank Council, staff, BC Housing, and everyone who has supported this project.”


In addition to 325 units of non-market rental housing, the proposal will provide 1,596 strata units and 132 market rental units, along with child care with 93 spaces, 19,000 square feet of retail space and 8.1 acres of parkland, trails and environmental preserve.
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Your new trees will increase your property value, help the environment, provide shade and insulation for your home, and make your neighbourhood more livable. Each tree planted contributes to growing the urban forest and increases tree canopy coverage across the City.

Eligibility & Limits

  • This program is for private properties in Surrey.
  • Trees are only available to Surrey residents.
  • Maximum three per person, six per household per sale.
  • Trees average 2-3cm caliper size. Most would not meet the size requirements as replacement trees, and we are unable to guarantee the size ofA specific trees in advance of purchase.
  • Most trees are in 5-gallon pots and vary between 6-12 feet tall. Ensure your vehicle can accommodate this.

August Sale

How to Buy

All trees are $20. Our new online tree store will open at 9:00am on August 18:

  1. Select up to 3 trees per order. Households purchasing over 3 trees will have two separate orders.
  2. Proceed to your cart and choose your pickup time.
  3. Enter your payment details and check out. 

You will receive an emailed confirmation of your order as well as a reminder prior to pickup on September 12 at the Surrey Operations Centre (6651 148 St, Surrey, BC V3S 3C7).

GO TO STORE

Tree Availability: August Sale

September Sale

Sale opens September 29 at 9:00am, and all pickups are on Sunday, October 24 at the Surrey Operations Centre (6651 148 St, Surrey, BC V3S 3C7). A link to the store will be added to this page.

Tree Availability: September Sale

  • Apple - Ambrosia
  • Apple - Granny Smith
  • Apple - Honey Crisp
  • Apple - McIntosh
  • Apple - Red Delicious
  • Apple - Royal Gala
  • Beech - Fagus sylvatica
  • Cherry - Lapin
  • Cherry - Stella
  • Dogwood - Blue Shadow
  • Dogwood - Celestial
  • Dogwood - Satomi
  • Fig - Brown turkey
  • Ginkgo - Saratoga
  • Magnolia - Blushing Belle
  • Magnolia - Butterflies
  • Magnolia - Colossus
  • Magnolia - Daybreak
  • Magnolia - Genie
  • Magnolia - Kobus
  • Magnolia - Sun Sprite
  • Magnolia - Sunsation
  • Magnolia - Yellow Bird
  • Parrotia - Persian Spire
  • Parrotia - Persica Vanessa
  • Peach - Frost
  • Pear - Anjour
  • Plum - Italian prune
  • Sourwood - Oxydendrum arboreum
  • Tulip Tree - Liriodendron Little Volunteer

Tree Care

Learn more from the International Society of Arboriculture on planting a tree in your backyard and remember to water your trees regularly to keep them growing and healthy. 

Questions?

For help placing your order, call 604-501-5100.

For general inquiries, cancellations, and refunds, email stewardship@surrey.ca. Please include your order number if you have placed an order.

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METRO VANCOUVER MARKET HIGHLIGHTS
 
DETACHED
Active Listings:
4,113
Sales:
1,050
Benchmark Price:
$1,801,100
Avg. Days On Market:
30
TOWNHOUSE
Active Listings:
1,276
Sales:
610
Benchmark Price:
$949,400
Avg. Days On Market:
20
APARTMENT
Active Listings:
4,461
Sales:
1,666
Benchmark Price:
$736,900
Avg. Days On Market:
24

Steady sales, reduced listings and virtually unchanged home prices in July

July 2020
3,128
Sold
July 2021
3,326
Sold
(+6.3%)
 

Metro Vancouver’s* housing market saw more moderate sales, listings and pricing trends in July compared to the heightened activity experienced throughout much of the pandemic.


The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 3,326 in July 2021, a 6.3 per cent increase from the 3,128 sales recorded in July 2020, and an 11.6 per cent decrease from the 3,762 homes sold in June 2021.


Last month’s sales were 13.3 per cent above the 10-year July sales average.


"Moderation was the name of the game in July. Home sales and listings fell in line with typical seasonal patterns as summer got going in earnest in July. On top of moderating market activity, price growth has leveled off in most areas and home types."
Keith Stewart, REBGV economist
 

There were 4,377 detached, attached and apartment homes newly listed for sale on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Metro Vancouver in July 2021. This represents a 26.4 per cent decrease compared to the 5,948 homes listed in July 2020 and a 25.2 per cent decrease compared to June 2021 when 5,849 homes were listed.

July’s new listings were 12.3 per cent below the 10-year average for the month.


The total number of homes currently listed for sale on the MLS® system in Metro Vancouver is 9,850, an 18.5 per cent decrease compared to July 2020 (12,083) and a 9.1 per cent decrease compared to June 2021 (10,839).

 “Low housing supply remains a fundamental factor in Metro Vancouver’s housing market,” Stewart said. "Home sales remain above average and we’re starting to see price increases relent as well. Going forward, the supply of homes for sale will be among the most critical factors to watch. This will determine the next direction for house price trends."


For all property types, the sales-to-active listings ratio for July 2021 is 33.8 per cent. By property type, the ratio is 25.5 per cent for detached homes, 47.8 per cent for townhomes, and 37.3 per cent for apartments.

Sales-to-active listings ratio - July 2021
 
Detached homes
25.5 %
Townhomes
47.8 %
Condominiums
37.3%
Total 33.8 %
 

Generally, analysts say 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.


The MLS® Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $1,175,500. This represents a 13.8 per cent increase over July 2020 and is unchanged from June 2021.

Sales of detached homes in July 2021 reached 1,050, a 6.3 per cent decrease from the 1,121 detached sales recorded in July 2020. The benchmark price for a detached home is $1,801,100. This represents a 21 per cent increase from July 2020 and is unchanged from June 2021.


Sales of apartment homes reached 1,666 in July 2021, a 19 per cent increase compared to the 1,400 sales in July 2020. The benchmark price of an apartment property is $736,900. This represents an 8.4 per cent increase from July 2020 and a 0.1 per cent decrease compared to June 2021.


Attached home sales in July 2021 totalled 610, a 0.5 per cent increase compared to the 607 sales in July 2020. The benchmark price of an attached home is $949,400. This represents a 16.7 per cent increase from July 2020 and a 0.3 per cent increase compared to June 2021.


*Editor’s Note: Areas covered by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver include: 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.

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Fraser Valley home sales remained steady in July; lowest supply in forty years


SURREY, BC – Market activity in the Fraser Valley – both sales and new listings – softened in July, however buyers continued to significantly outnumber sellers resulting in inventory reaching the lowest for the month since 1981. 
   
The Board processed a total of 2,006 property sales on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in July, a decrease of 11 per cent compared to June and a 4.5 per cent decrease compared to the same month last year.  Sales continued to remain above normal for July – 15 per cent above the ten-year average.

Larry Anderson, President of the Board, said, “A summer slowdown is typical. We anticipated that once people could travel and enjoy family time safely, they would do so, and we couldn’t be happier for everyone.



“Demand for homes in our region, however, remains above average – for fourteen months we have been in a seller’s market for Fraser Valley detached homes, townhomes and condos – and yet for the last four months, new listings in our region have been decreasing.”



In July, the Board received 2,431 new listings, a decrease of 31.5 per cent compared to last year, and a decrease of 22 per cent compared to June 2021. The month ended with total active inventory sitting at 4,901, a 10.5 per cent decrease compared to June, and 33 per cent fewer than July 2021.   



Baldev Gill, Chief Executive Officer of the Board, added, “To put our market in perspective, we just came off the third highest sales for July in the last ten years, while home buyers looking to invest in the Fraser Valley had the same level of inventory to choose from that they had forty years ago.

“For the market to reach equilibrium and upward pressure on prices to decrease, we need more inventory.”



Across Fraser Valley, in July, the average number of days to sell a single-family detached home was 26 and a townhome was 15 days. Apartments took, on average, 24 days to sell.
 
MLS® HPI Benchmark Price Activity

  • Single Family Detached: At $1,319,200, the Benchmark price for an FVREB single-family detached home decreased 0.4 per cent compared to June 2021 and increased 30.9 per cent compared to July 2020.
  • Townhomes: At $688,400, the Benchmark price for an FVREB townhome increased 1.5 per cent compared to June 2021 and increased 22.3 per cent compared to July 2020.
  • Apartments: At $494,000, the Benchmark price for an FVREB apartment/condo increased 0.1 per cent compared to June 2021 and increased 13.0 per cent compared to July 2020.
 
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METRO VANCOUVER MARKET HIGHLIGHTS
APRIL 2021

DETACHED
Active Listings:4,426Sales:1,655Benchmark Price:$1,755,500Avg. Days On Market:17

TOWNHOUSE
Active Listings:1,378Sales:964Benchmark Price:$900,900Avg. Days On Market:18

APARTMENT
Active Listings:4,441Sales:2,289Benchmark Price:$729,600Avg. Days On Market:24

Supply response emerges in Metro Vancouver’s active housing market:
April 2020

1,109
Sold

April 2021
4,903
Sold
(+342.6 %)

Home sellers have become increasingly active in Metro Vancouver’s* housing market this spring in response to heightened demand and rising home values that have materialized during the pandemic.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 4,908 in April 2021, a 342.6 per cent increase from the 1,109 sales recorded in April 2020, and a 14 per cent decrease from the 5,708 homes sold in March 2021.

Last month’s sales were 56.2 per cent above the 10-year April sales average and is the highest total on record for the month.

"Our housing market has changed considerably from one year ago when COVID-19 concerns brought activity to a near standstill. This was followed by a well-documented spike in home buyer demand across the region. So far this spring, we’ve seen a corresponding supply response from home sellers."
Keith Stewart, REBGV economist

There were 7,938 detached, attached and apartment homes newly listed for sale on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Metro Vancouver in April 2021. This represents a 243.2 per cent increase compared to the 2,313 homes listed in April 2020, a 4.2 per cent decrease compared to March 2021 when 8,287 homes were listed and is the highest new listing total ever recorded in the region in April.

"While homes are now being listed at record levels, more supply is needed to meet today's demand and help market conditions achieve greater balance," Stewart said.
The total number of homes currently listed for sale on the MLS® system in Metro Vancouver is 10,245, a 9.1 per cent increase compared to April 2020 (9,389) and a 12 per cent increase compared to March 2021 (9,145).

Today’s active listings total is 11.2 per cent below the 10-year April average.
For all property types, the sales-to-active listings ratio for April 2021 is 47.9 per cent. By property type, the ratio is 37.4 per cent for detached homes, 70 per cent for townhomes, and 51.5 per cent for apartments.

Sales-to-active listings ratio - April 2021
Detached homes37.4%
Townhomes70%
Condominiums51.5 %
Total 47.9 %

Generally, analysts say 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.

“Record low interest rates, increased household savings, a strengthening economy and a continued focus on living space during the pandemic are all factors that are helping to bolster demand while steady price growth is encouraging more sellers to list their homes,” Stewart said.

The MLS® Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $1,152,600. This represents a 12 per cent increase over April 2020 and a 2.6 per cent increase compared to March 2021.

"With our market at record activity in recent months, and with the continued safety risk that COVID-19 poses, REALTORS® remain focused on helping their clients make sound and responsible buying and selling decisions today while continuing to strictly follow the pandemic safety protocols established for real estate in our province," Taylor Biggar, REBGV Chair said.

Sales of detached homes in April 2021 reached 1,655, a 326.5 per cent increase from the 388 detached sales recorded in April 2020. The benchmark price for a detached home is $1,755,500. This represents a 20.9 per cent increase from last year and a 3.2 per cent increase compared to March 2021.

Sales of apartment homes reached 2,289 in April 2021, a 355.1 per cent increase compared to the 503 sales in April 2020. The benchmark price of an apartment home is $729,600. This represents a 5.9 per cent increase from April 2020 and a 1.9 per cent increase compared to March 2021.

Attached home sales in April 2021 totalled 964, a 342.2 per cent increase compared to the 218 sales in April 2020. The benchmark price of an attached home is $900,900. This represents a 13.9 per cent increase from April 2020 and a 3.3 per cent increase compared to March 2021.

*Areas covered by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver include: 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.
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Monthly sales and new listings in the Fraser Valley continue blistering pace; surge in inventory starting to calm prices

SURREY, BC – For the eighth consecutive month, Fraser Valley real estate saw record-breaking sales with April topping the previous monthly high set in 2016. The 2020/2021 pandemic seller’s market in the Fraser Valley has now surpassed the previous longest stretch of seven consecutive, record-breaking months, last set in 2015/2016.

In April, the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) processed 3,016 sales on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®), an increase of 338 per cent compared to April 2020 and a 9 per cent decrease compared to March. (Note that sales and new listings in April 2020 were significantly restricted due to the pandemic lockdown.) The previous record high for sales in April was 2,969 in 2016.

Larry Anderson, President of the Board, said, “Although it remains very competitive and challenging for buyers, April could be the turning point in this historic market. In the last couple of weeks, we have seen evidence of a change in pace.

“In general, we’re seeing fewer multiple offers, fewer subject-free offers, and homes over-priced are starting to sit longer. These are positive signs that the market is responding to near-record levels of new inventory.”

The Board received the highest volume of new listings ever in March 2021 and that elevated pace continued in April. Last month, the Board received 5,018 new listings, an increase of 254 per cent compared to April 2020, and a decrease of 1 per cent compared to March 2021. The influx of new listings improved supply with total active inventory reaching 6,030 in April 2021, 20 per cent higher than in March and the highest it’s been in six months.

Baldev Gill, Chief Executive Officer of the Board, added, “Buyers and sellers will note that we’re already seeing increases in home prices start to slow in response to the new supply.

“If you have an active listing now or are thinking of selling, it’s critical to work with a professional REALTOR® to ensure your asking price is realistic and competitive based on today’s market, not yesterday’s.”

Across Fraser Valley, in March, the average number of days to sell a single-family detached home was 13 and a townhome was 10 days. Apartments took, on average, 22 days to sell.
 
MLS® HPI Benchmark Price Activity

Single Family Detached: At $1,293,300, the Benchmark price for an FVREB single-family detached home increased 4.5 per cent compared to March 2021 and increased 30.3 per cent compared to April 2020.

Townhomes: At $652,400, the Benchmark price for an FVREB townhome increased 4.5 per cent compared to March 2021 and increased 18.0 per cent compared to April 2020.

Apartments: At $478,700, the Benchmark price for an FVREB apartment/condo increased 2.9 per cent compared to March 2021 and increased 9.3 per cent compared to April 2020.
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White Rock revives Centre Street walkway:
White Rock revives Centre Street walkway:

Council votes to use CACs for hillside path:

ALEX BROWNEMar. 18, 2021 10:00 a.m.LOCAL NEWSNEWS

The City of White Rock is reviving a never-implemented 2014 conceptual plan for a hillside pedestrian corridor linking Columbia Street and Marine Drive.

At its March 8 meeting, council unanimously endorsed moving ahead with the long-delayed Centre Street Walkway, and using $900,000 in community amenity contributions (CACs) from recent development projects to pay for a preliminary design, budget and schedule for construction.

Subject of a task force throughout 2014 — following up on a motion originally passed in December 2013 — the plan calls for construction and landscaping work to improve the accessibility and safe usage of the steeply-sloping road allowance which offers views of Semiahmoo Bay.

Developed in consultation with residents who live adjacent to the walkway, the original concept was drafted with the idea of formalizing existing stairs, terraces and walkways, opening up more park and green space, providing an opportunity for public art, and enhancing already-used pedestrian linkages and thoroughfares.

Cost of the project, originally estimated at $800,000, has been adjusted to allow for inflation, according to a report to council from engineering and municipal operations director Jim Gordon.
Gordon explained that it had been brought forward as a result of a recent session in which council examined potential CAC projects and that the city still has the conceptual designs for the project.

He noted there had been “extensive community consultation” at the time the idea was first developed.

“I’m not sure why, but it did not get approved.”

Coun. Helen Fathers, who has championed the project, noted that it had council support when first suggested, but was later superseded by a focus on redeveloping Memorial Park and building the waterfront parkade.

“That’s what the council of the day chose to go for at that time,” she said. “I’m happy to see the Centre Street project back on the books.”

“This is money well-spent – I think residents are going to be thrilled with the result,” Coun. Scott Kristjanson said.

“It would be a challenge to do the project this year,” Gordon told council.

“But certainly, if council approves this, we will give every effort to this project – start with a preliminary design, hire a project manager and get started as soon as possible.”

CITY OF WHITE ROCK
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Marine Drive
A new cannabis store is expected to open on Marine Drive, directly across the street from the White Rock Pier.

At its regular meeting Monday evening, White Rock council gave third reading to a rezoning bylaw that would allow Seed and Stone to open a cannabis retail store in the old Giraffe Restaurant building, located at 15053 Marine Dr.

Giraffe was a fixture on the beach from 1989 until it closed its doors in 2017. The building has been vacant ever since:

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t's time to have your say and provide some extremely valuable input as the City of Vancouver looks at the future of False Creek South lands.


We're seeking public input about how 80 acres of City-owned lands in False Creek South could potentially be used to help address city-wide priorities such as the housing crisis, climate emergency and local economy.


False Creek South is the site of a 1970s visionary development and legacy, which became a model for progressive urban planning, nationally and around the world.


We want to know what Vancouver residents think about a potential update to that original vision, consistent with the community’s history as an inclusive, affordable, livable urban neighbourhood, while also potentially addressing public priorities such as housing options.


Our approach to exploring more housing options on City-owned lands in False Creek South would be based on: 

  • Retaining public ownership of the lands 
  • Providing clarity for those with homes on land currently leased from the City
  • Potentially phasing in a new vision for the area incrementally, over time

This work is connected to, but independent from, the City’s False Creek South community planning process which paused in 2018.


We will be seeking input until February 28, 2021, and the feedback will be used to help inform long-term decisions about the future of False Creek South. Public input from this engagement will also inform the City’s broader Vancouver Plan.


About False Creek South lands

These lands are located between the Cambie and Burrard Street bridges on the south shore of False Creek, and there are approximately 1,800 residential units—both market and non-market—on leased lands which are owned and managed by the City on behalf of all Vancouver residents. There are additional units on private lands in the community.

Share your thoughts

We want to hear from you about options for the future of City-owned lands in False Creek South, which will help shape our city for the benefit of current and future generations. Here’s how you can get involved:

  • Participate in the Talk Vancouver online survey
  • Attend an online information and Q&A session
  • Send us an email

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Home buyer demand remains elevated across Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER, BC – February 2, 2021 – In the first month of 2021, Metro Vancouver’s* housing market continued the pattern set at the end of last year with home sale activity outpacing the supply of homes listed for sale.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 2,389 in January 2021, a 52.1 per cent increase from the 1,571 sales recorded in January 2020, and a 22.8 per cent decrease from the 3,093 homes sold in December 2020.

Last month’s sales were 36.4 per cent above the 10-year January sales average.
“With home sale activity well above our January average, the supply of homes for sale isn’t able to keep pace,” Colette Gerber, REBGV Chair said. “This is causing increased competition amongst home buyers and upward pressure on prices.”

There were 4,480 detached, attached and apartment properties newly listed for sale on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Metro Vancouver in January 2021. This represents a 15.7 per cent increase compared to the 3,872 homes listed in January 2020 and an 86 per cent increase compared to December 2020 when 2,409 homes were listed.

The total number of homes currently listed for sale on the MLS® system in Metro Vancouver is 8,306, a 3.6 per cent decrease compared to January 2020 (8,617) and a 2.7 per cent decrease compared to December 2020 (8,538).

For all property types, the sales-to-active listings ratio for January 2021 is 28.8 per cent. By property type, the ratio is 26.3 per cent for detached homes, 37.6 per cent for townhomes, and 27.8 per cent for apartments.

Generally, analysts say 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.

“Shifting housing needs during the pandemic and historically low interest rates have been key drivers of demand in our market over the last six months,” Gerber said. “People who managed to enter the market a few years ago, and have seen their home values increase, are now looking to move up in the market to accommodate their changing needs.”

The MLS® Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $1,056,600. This represents a 5.5 per cent increase compared to January 2020 and a 0.9 per cent increase compared to December 2020.

Sales of detached homes in January 2021 reached 740, a 68.6 per cent increase from the 439 detached sales recorded in January 2020. The benchmark price of a detached homes is $1,576,800. This represents a 10.8 per cent increase from January 2020 and a 1.4 per cent increase compared to December 2020.

Sales of apartment homes reached 1,195 in January 2021, a 46.8 per cent increase compared to the 814 sales in January 2020. The benchmark price of an apartment home is $680,800. This represents a 2.2 per cent increase from January 2020 and a 0.6 per cent increase compared to December 2020.

Attached home sales in January 2021 totalled 454, a 42.8 per cent increase compared to the 318 sales in January 2020. The benchmark price of an attached home is $815,800. This represents a 4.3 per cent increase from January 2020 and a 0.2 per cent increase compared to December 2020.

*Editor’s Note: Areas covered by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver include: 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.

The real estate industry is a key economic driver in British Columbia. In 2020, 30,944 homes changed ownership in the Board’s area, generating $2.1 billion in economic spin-off activity and an estimated 14,728 jobs. The total dollar value of residential sales transacted through the MLS® system in Greater Vancouver totalled $33.7 billion in 2020.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver is an association representing nearly 14,000 REALTORS® and their companies. The Board 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
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Fraser Valley real estate market full steam ahead in January; another record-setter for property sales

SURREY, BC – In a month that is usually one of the quietest in real estate, Fraser Valley’s market continued at a breakneck pace, producing the strongest January sales on record as well as a modest uptick in new listings.

The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed a total of 1,718 sales of all property types on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in January 2021, an increase of 76 per cent compared to January 2020 and 18 per cent fewer then were processed in December 2020. Sales in January set a new, record high for the month; 72 per cent above the 10-year average, and 28 per cent higher than the previous record of 1,338 sales set in January 2016.

“Buyers are very motivated right now,” said Chris Shields, President of the Board, “Lending rates are the lowest they’ve ever been, your housing dollar goes further in the Fraser Valley and we’ve seen a societal shift in the last year in how people value their homes. People are asking us to find them more space.

“I am working with a young couple who want and are able to move up – from a condo to a townhome – due to interest rates and the equity they’ve gained over the last couple of years. The challenge is supply. It improved slightly in January, but we’ve got a long way to go to replenish our housing stock. It remains a seller’s market.”

The Board received 2,784 new listings in January 2021, an increase of 26 per cent compared to January of last year. Total active inventory for the month was 4,210, down 18 per cent from last year’s 5,143 active listings, and still 30 per cent below the 10-year average.

Baldev Gill, Chief Executive Officer of the Board, added, “Homeowners may be reluctant to sell because of concerns about buying and selling safety protocols; or the challenge of finding a new home to buy. The industry has worked hard to make it as easy as possible for you to thoroughly evaluate homes online first and then, for serious, final consideration, strict regulations are in place for in-person viewing.”
“And note, we’re already seeing an improvement in supply levels compared to December, a trend we anticipate that will continue as spring approaches bringing what is typically one of the busiest markets of the year.”

In January 2021, the average number of days to sell a single-family detached home in the Fraser Valley was 35, compared to 60 days in January 2020; 28 days on average to sell a townhome and 37 days for apartments, compared to 47 and 49 days respectively, in January of last year.

MLS® HPI Benchmark Price Activity

Single Family Detached: At $1,106,500, the Benchmark price for an FVREB single-family detached home increased 2.5 per cent compared to December 2020 and increased 15.2 per cent compared to January 2020.

Townhomes: At $580,800, the Benchmark price for an FVREB townhome increased 0.8 per cent compared to December 2020 and increased 7.2 per cent compared to January 2020.

Apartments: At $439,800, the Benchmark price for an FVREB apartment/condo increased 0.3 per cent compared to December 2020 and increased 4.4 per cent compared to January 2020.


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