The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recently published the MLS® statistics for the real estate market, among others, for May 2013.
In this post, we’re going to take a close look at key numbers for the townhouse market for May 2013 – including sales, new listings, active listings, as well as benchmark, median and average prices for townhouses for sale in .
We're also going to see what kind of shape the townhouse market in was in for the month – whether it was a buyer's market, a balanced market, or a seller's market.
– President, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board
And we're going to look at how the MLS® numbers for May 2013 compare with the numbers for May 2012 and for April 2013.
Highlights of FVREB MLS® Data on Townhouse Listings and Sales
Here's a high-level snapshot of listing and sales activity for townhouses in May 2013.
- 35 Sales
- 57 New Listings
- 227 Active listings
- $238,200 Benchmark Price
- $252,000 Median Price
- $254,699 Average Price
The sales-to-active-listings ratio netted out a market absorption rate of 15.42%, indicating that it was a Balanced Market for townhouses in in May 2013 (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 townhouses, you need to speak with a real estate agent.
Townhouse Market Changes
Following are some of the highlights for townhouses for sale in in May 2013:
- There were 35 townhouse sales in in May 2013 – a decrease of -20.45% over May 2012 and an increase of 6.06% over April 2013
- There were 57 new listings of townhouses in in May 2013 – a decrease of -14.93% over May 2012 and a decrease of -22.97% over April 2013
- The average price of a townhouse in in May 2013 was $254,699 – a decrease of -3.60% over May 2012 and an increase of 3.68% over April 2013
If you're really keen to understand what happened in the market for townhouse in in May 2013, make sure you check out the next section.
Detailed Overview of the Market for Townhouses in
Check out the table below for more detailed information on what happened in the townhouse market in May 2013 and see how it compares with the previous year and previous month.
Townhouse Stats
| Metric | May 2013 | May 2012 | % Change | Apr 2013 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 35 | 44 | -20.45% | 33 | 6.06% |
| New Listings | 57 | 67 | -14.93% | 74 | -22.97% |
| Active Listings | 227 | 227 | 0.00% | 218 | 4.13% |
| Benchmark Price | $238,200 | $241,000 | -1.16% | $238,600 | -0.17% |
| Median Price | $252,000 | $266,250 | -5.35% | $215,000 | 17.21% |
| Average Price | $254,699 | $264,208 | -3.60% | $245,653 | 3.68% |
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 townhouses who will be able to provide you with the most accurate, up to the minute information on – and insights into – the real estate market.