The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recently published the MLS® statistics for the White Rock / South Surrey real estate market, among others, for November 2021.
In this post, we’re going to take a close look at key numbers for the White Rock / South Surrey detached home market for November 2021 – 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.
Lack of supply continues to be the biggest factor impacting the market. To see sales increase from October to November, even slightly, is unusual. Typically, as the weather changes and the holiday season approaches, we see sales start to decline, but not this year.
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 White Rock / South Surrey MLS® numbers for November 2021 compare with the numbers for November 2020 and for October 2021.
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 November 2021.
- 120 Sales
- 119 New Listings
- 241 Active listings
- $1,822,200 Benchmark Price
- $1,945,000 Median Price
- $2,172,460 Average Price
The sales-to-active-listings ratio netted out a market absorption rate of 49.79%, indicating that it was a Seller's Market for detached homes in White Rock / South Surrey in November 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 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 November 2021:
- There were 120 detached home sales in White Rock / South Surrey in November 2021 – a decrease of -12.41% over November 2020 and an increase of 7.14% over October 2021
- There were 119 new listings of detached homes in White Rock / South Surrey in November 2021 – a decrease of -10.53% over November 2020 and a decrease of -5.56% over October 2021
- The average price of a detached home in White Rock / South Surrey in November 2021 was $2,172,460 – an increase of 39.52% over November 2020 and an increase of 13.17% over October 2021
If you're really keen to understand what happened in the market for detached home in White Rock / South Surrey in November 2021, 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 November 2021 and see how it compares with the previous year and previous month.
White Rock / South Surrey Detached Home Stats
| Metric | Nov 2021 | Nov 2020 | % Change | Oct 2021 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 120 | 137 | -12.41% | 112 | 7.14% |
| New Listings | 119 | 133 | -10.53% | 126 | -5.56% |
| Active Listings | 241 | 454 | -46.92% | 296 | -18.58% |
| Benchmark Price | $1,822,200 | $1,447,700 | 25.87% | $1,767,200 | 3.11% |
| Median Price | $1,945,000 | $1,462,387 | 33.00% | $1,800,000 | 8.06% |
| Average Price | $2,172,460 | $1,557,080 | 39.52% | $1,919,645 | 13.17% |
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.