The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recently published the MLS® statistics for the real estate market, among others, for February 2018.
In this post, we’re going to take a close look at key numbers for the condominium market for February 2018 – including sales, new listings, active listings, as well as benchmark, median and average prices for condominiums for sale in .
[cleveryoutube video=”” style=”1″]We're also going to see what kind of shape the condominium market in was in for the month – whether it was a buyer's market, a balanced market, or a seller's market.
Attached apartment inventory in particular has struggled to keep up with the shift in demand we saw prominently throughout last year. Without sufficient supply, it has become increasingly challenging for buyers looking to enter the market at that level.
John Barbisan, President of the FVREB – President, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board
And we're going to look at how the Abbotsford MLS® numbers for February 2018 compare with the numbers for February 2017 and for January 2018.
Highlights of FVREB MLS® Data on Condominium Listings and Sales
Here's a high-level snapshot of listing and sales activity for condominiums in February 2018.
- 68 Sales
- 99 New Listings
- 79 Active listings
- $315,900 Benchmark Price
- $304,950 Median Price
- $313,535 Average Price
The sales-to-active-listings ratio netted out a market absorption rate of 86.08%, indicating that it was a Seller's Market for condominiums in in February 2018 (click on the link learn more about local housing market ratios on the BC Real Estate Association blog).
Please note: If you want the most accurate and up-to-date data on MLS® listing and sales activity for condominiums, you need to speak with a real estate agent.
Condominium Market Changes
Following are some of the highlights for condominiums for sale in in February 2018:
- There were 68 condominium sales in in February 2018 – a decrease of -20.93% over February 2017 and an increase of 41.67% over January 2018
- There were 99 new listings of condominiums in in February 2018 – an increase of 7.61% over February 2017 and an increase of 33.78% over January 2018
- The average price of a condominium in in February 2018 was $313,535 – an increase of 40.69% over February 2017 and an increase of 7.63% over January 2018
If you're really keen to understand what happened in the market for condominium in in February 2018, make sure you check out the next section.
Detailed Overview of the Market for Condominiums in
Check out the table below for more detailed information on what happened in the condominium market in February 2018 and see how it compares with the previous year and previous month.
Condominium Stats
| Metric | Feb 2018 | Feb 2017 | % Change | Jan 2018 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 68 | 86 | -20.93% | 48 | 41.67% |
| New Listings | 99 | 92 | 7.61% | 74 | 33.78% |
| Active Listings | 79 | 108 | -26.85% | 60 | 31.67% |
| Benchmark Price | $315,900 | $223,600 | 41.28% | $300,100 | 5.26% |
| Median Price | $304,950 | $209,750 | 45.39% | $287,500 | 6.07% |
| Average Price | $313,535 | $222,852 | 40.69% | $291,318 | 7.63% |
Real Estate Market Infographic
Disclaimer
All of the data for the monthly real estate market updates are taken directly from the MLS® statistics packages that the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board publishes every month.
Although rare, errors and omissions may happen from time to time. If you want to be absolutely certain the you have the most accurate data, we encourage you to click on the link to the latest MLS® statistics for the real estate market.
Or, better still, speak directly with a real estate agent who specializes in condominiums who will be able to provide you with the most accurate, up to the minute information on – and insights into – the real estate market.