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Identifying Different Property Interests in British Columbia #584

Property ownership in BC can take many different forms. In this article, we examine REALTORS®' role in correctly representing them.

Economics

Our Economics team strives to enhance understanding of the factors influencing housing markets. We analyze housing markets and the economic trends that shape them for BC’s eight real estate boards and associations, and REALTORS® across BC.

Current Housing Trends

Statistical Releases

The latest information on residential average prices, active listings, and MLS® data.

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Housing Market Update

Our monthly video update featuring the latest statistics for the housing market.

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BCREA Nowcast

Updates on provincial economic growth.

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Housing Monitor Dashboard

Up-to-date data on key variables for public education and use.

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Commercial Leading Indicator

The quarterly forecast of broad commercial real estate activity changes.

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Markets at a Glance

Year-to-date information on the pace of MLS® home sales for the province as well as in each of the BCREA member board or association regions.

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Forecasts & Thought Leadership

Market Intelligence

Our periodic publication for REALTORS® with insights into the current state and trends of the housing market.

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Housing Forecast Update

BCREA’s quarterly forecast providing the economic outlook for the housing market in BC.

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Mortgage Rate Forecast

Our quarterly forecast encompassing economic, mortgage rate, and Bank of Canada outlooks.

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Latest Economics Posts

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Mortgage Rate Forecast

Canadian fixed mortgage rates have held steady amidst a volatile bond market, but could fall 15 to 20 points by the end of 2025 as the economy weakens.

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Housing Market Update – June 2025

Watch BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson discuss the May 2025 statistics.

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Markets at a Glance

These charts provide year-to-date information on the pace of MLS® home sales for the province as well as in each of the BCREA member board regions and a comparison of current year sales.

Uncertainty Continues to Hold Back Sales Activity in BC

BCREA reports that 6,945 residential unit sales were recorded in MLS® Systems in May 2025, down 13.5 per cent from May 2024.

Commercial Leading Indicator Shows Improved Environment for Commerical Real Estate

In the first quarter of 2025, the BCREA Commercial Leading Indicator rose 2 points to 152.6, while the six-month moving average rose to 151.1.

BCREA Nowcast

The BCREA Nowcast estimate of provincial economic growth for March is 1.8 per cent.

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