The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recently published the MLS® statistics for the real estate market, among others, for December 2019.
In this post, we’re going to take a close look at key numbers for the condominium market for December 2019 – including sales, new listings, active listings, as well as benchmark, median and average prices for condominiums for sale in .
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.
Comparatively, 2019 was slower than normal for our region. Earlier in the year, we were still feeling the impact of the stress test introduced in 2018, but with steady job growth in our region and a stable economy, we've seen sales in the last few months return to above-average levels.
Darin Germyn, President of the FVREB – President, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board
And we're going to look at how the Abbotsford MLS® numbers for December 2019 compare with the numbers for December 2018 and for January 2019.
Highlights of FVREB MLS® Data on Condominium Listings and Sales
Here's a high-level snapshot of listing and sales activity for condominiums in December 2019.
- 54 Sales
- 39 New Listings
- 150 Active listings
- $309,200 Benchmark Price
- $284,000 Median Price
- $302,907 Average Price
The sales-to-active-listings ratio netted out a market absorption rate of 36.00%, indicating that it was a Seller's Market for condominiums in in December 2019 (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 December 2019:
- There were 54 condominium sales in in December 2019 – an increase of 8.00% over December 2018 and a decrease of -26.03% over January 2019
- There were 39 new listings of condominiums in in December 2019 – a decrease of -23.53% over December 2018 and a decrease of -51.85% over January 2019
- The average price of a condominium in in December 2019 was $302,907 – an increase of 0.13% over December 2018 and a decrease of -4.99% over January 2019
If you're really keen to understand what happened in the market for condominium in in December 2019, 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 December 2019 and see how it compares with the previous year and previous month.
Condominium Stats
| Metric | Dec 2019 | Dec 2018 | % Change | Jan 2019 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 54 | 50 | 8.00% | 73 | -26.03% |
| New Listings | 39 | 51 | -23.53% | 81 | -51.85% |
| Active Listings | 150 | 150 | 0.00% | 223 | -32.74% |
| Benchmark Price | $309,200 | $314,000 | -1.53% | $309,200 | 0.00% |
| Median Price | $284,000 | $297,450 | -4.52% | $310,000 | -8.39% |
| Average Price | $302,907 | $302,523 | 0.13% | $318,812 | -4.99% |
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.