The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recently published the MLS® statistics for the White Rock / South Surrey real estate market, among others, for July 2022.
In this post, we’re going to take a close look at key numbers for the White Rock / South Surrey detached home market for July 2022 – including sales, new listings, active listings, as well as benchmark, median and average prices for detached homes for sale in White Rock / South Surrey.
We're also going to see what kind of shape the detached home market in White Rock / South Surrey was in for the month – whether it was a buyer's market, a balanced market, or a seller's market.
It is important to keep in mind that real estate is and always will be an asset with considerable upside over the long-term. As prices come down from the highs of recent months, there are opportunities for buyers who have been waiting to re-enter the market and shop for the right property.
Sandra Benz – President, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board
And we're going to look at how the White Rock / South Surrey MLS® numbers for July 2022 compare with the numbers for July 2021 and for June 2022.
Highlights of FVREB MLS® Data on White Rock / South Surrey Detached Home Listings and Sales
Here's a high-level snapshot of listing and sales activity for White Rock / South Surrey detached homes in July 2022.
- 40 Sales
- 105 New Listings
- 388 Active listings
- $2,011,800 Benchmark Price
- $1,763,750 Median Price
- $1,948,320 Average Price
The sales-to-active-listings ratio netted out a market absorption rate of 10.31%, indicating that it was a Buyer's Market for detached homes in White Rock / South Surrey in July 2022 (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 White Rock / South Surrey MLS® listing and sales activity for detached homes, you need to speak with a real estate agent.
White Rock / South Surrey Detached Home Market Changes
Following are some of the highlights for detached homes for sale in White Rock / South Surrey in July 2022:
- There were 40 detached home sales in White Rock / South Surrey in July 2022 – a decrease of -63.30% over July 2021 and a decrease of -36.51% over June 2022
- There were 105 new listings of detached homes in White Rock / South Surrey in July 2022 – a decrease of -35.58% over July 2021 and a decrease of -36.36% over June 2022
- The average price of a detached home in White Rock / South Surrey in July 2022 was $1,948,320 – an increase of 14.25% over July 2021 and a decrease of -10.65% over June 2022
If you're really keen to understand what happened in the market for detached home in White Rock / South Surrey in July 2022, make sure you check out the next section.
Detailed Overview of the Market for Detached Homes in White Rock / South Surrey
Check out the table below for more detailed information on what happened in the White Rock / South Surrey detached home market in July 2022 and see how it compares with the previous year and previous month.
White Rock / South Surrey Detached Home Stats
| Metric | Jul 2022 | Jul 2021 | % Change | Jun 2022 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 40 | 109 | -63.30% | 63 | -36.51% |
| New Listings | 105 | 163 | -35.58% | 165 | -36.36% |
| Active Listings | 388 | 443 | -12.42% | 420 | -7.62% |
| Benchmark Price | $2,011,800 | $1,702,500 | 18.17% | $2,053,100 | -2.01% |
| Median Price | $1,763,750 | $1,480,000 | 19.17% | $1,939,000 | -9.04% |
| Average Price | $1,948,320 | $1,705,318 | 14.25% | $2,180,545 | -10.65% |
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 White Rock / South Surrey real estate market.
Or, better still, speak directly with a real estate agent who specializes in White Rock / South Surrey detached homes who will be able to provide you with the most accurate, up to the minute information on – and insights into – the White Rock / South Surrey real estate market.