The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recently published the MLS® statistics for the Mission real estate market, among others, for August 2021.
In this post, we’re going to take a close look at key numbers for the Mission condominium market for August 2021 – including sales, new listings, active listings, as well as benchmark, median and average prices for condominiums for sale in Mission.
We're also going to see what kind of shape the condominium market in Mission was in for the month – whether it was a buyer's market, a balanced market, or a seller's market.
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.
Larry Anderson, President of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board – President, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board
And we're going to look at how the Mission MLS® numbers for August 2021 compare with the numbers for August 2020 and for July 2021.
Highlights of FVREB MLS® Data on Mission Condominium Listings and Sales
Here's a high-level snapshot of listing and sales activity for Mission condominiums in August 2021.
- 6 Sales
- 1 New Listings
- 5 Active listings
- $431,000 Benchmark Price
- $362,500 Median Price
- $353,833 Average Price
The sales-to-active-listings ratio netted out a market absorption rate of 120.00%, indicating that it was a Seller's Market for condominiums in Mission in August 2021 (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 Mission MLS® listing and sales activity for condominiums, you need to speak with a real estate agent.
Mission Condominium Market Changes
Following are some of the highlights for condominiums for sale in Mission in August 2021:
- There were 6 condominium sales in Mission in August 2021 – an increase of 100.00% over August 2020 and an increase of 20.00% over July 2021
- There were 1 new listings of condominiums in Mission in August 2021 – a decrease of -87.50% over August 2020 and a decrease of -80.00% over July 2021
- The average price of a condominium in Mission in August 2021 was $353,833 – an increase of 9.43% over August 2020 and a decrease of -14.10% over July 2021
If you're really keen to understand what happened in the market for condominium in Mission in August 2021, make sure you check out the next section.
Detailed Overview of the Market for Condominiums in Mission
Check out the table below for more detailed information on what happened in the Mission condominium market in August 2021 and see how it compares with the previous year and previous month.
Mission Condominium Stats
| Metric | Aug 2021 | Aug 2020 | % Change | Jul 2021 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 6 | 3 | 100.00% | 5 | 20.00% |
| New Listings | 1 | 8 | -87.50% | 5 | -80.00% |
| Active Listings | 5 | 31 | -83.87% | 11 | -54.55% |
| Benchmark Price | $431,000 | $348,200 | 23.78% | $425,000 | 1.41% |
| Median Price | $362,500 | $350,000 | 3.57% | $400,000 | -9.38% |
| Average Price | $353,833 | $323,333 | 9.43% | $411,900 | -14.10% |
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 Mission real estate market.
Or, better still, speak directly with a real estate agent who specializes in Mission condominiums who will be able to provide you with the most accurate, up to the minute information on – and insights into – the Mission real estate market.