Patti Martin Team - Vancouver Real Estate Podcast

Metro Vancouver Market Update | June 2026A Balanced Market Heads Into Summer:The Metro Vancouver housing market continued its steady trend in May, with sales activity remaining below historical averages while inventory levels stayed elevated. A total of 2,150 homes sold across Metro Vancouver in May, down 3.5% compared to the same month last year. While detached home sales were slightly higher tha...

Metro Vancouver’s housing market is showing  diverging trends in April 2026 , with detached homes gaining momentum while condos and townhomes continue to lag. In this update, we break down the latest data: 2,110 home sales (down 2.5% year-over-year and 23% below the 10-year average) Over 16,200 active listings — nearly 38% above the long-term average A 13.5% sales-to-active listings ratio, keeping...

The Metro Vancouver real estate market is showing signs of balance—but also uncertainty. In this episode, we unpack the March 2026 numbers and what’s really happening behind the headlines. Sales remain below average, inventory is elevated, and prices are holding relatively steady—but the real story lies in shifting buyer behavior and global economic pressures. We discuss:   *   Why detached homes...

Metro Vancouver’s housing market is settling into a “new normal” — but what does that actually mean for buyers and sellers right now? In this episode, we break down the latest February 2026 market data, including declining sales, rising inventory, and what a 12.6% sales-to-active listings ratio really tells us about where prices could be heading. With more listings on the market and prices stabili...

January 2026 Metro Vancouver Real Estate Market UpdateJanuary 2026 kicked off with a quiet start for the Metro Vancouver real estate market, continuing many of the same trends we saw throughout 2025. According to the latest Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) housing market update, home sales were down nearly 29% year-over-year, making this one of the slowest Januarys in over two decades. In this vi...

How do you make sense of today’s housing market without getting lost in headlines? In this episode, I’m joined by  Brendan Ogmundson , Chief Economist at the  BC Real Estate Association , for a grounded conversation on the economic forces shaping the real estate market today. We explore how inventory and sales define market balance, what separates a slow market from a stressed one, the role of for...

As we head into the final stretch of 2025, Vancouver’s housing market hasn’t changed its tune — and that’s telling us a story. Sales are down again, inventory remains high, and both buyers and sellers are being forced to adjust to a market that looks nothing like the fast-paced years we just lived through. In November, Metro Vancouver recorded  1,846 sales , which is  15% lower  than last year and...

Home sales slowed again in October while listings stayed high — giving buyers more control than we’ve seen in years. Metro Vancouver recorded 2,255 sales, down 14% from last year, as the Bank of Canada’s latest rate cut failed to spark new activity. Inventory is now  36% above  the 10-year average, with the sales-to-active listings ratio at 14.2% — solidly in “balanced-to-buyer’s market” territory...

📊  Metro Vancouver Real Estate Market Update – September 2025 The fall market is shifting in buyers’ favour. Here are the highlights: Sales:  1,875 homes sold in September — up  1.2% year-over-year , but still  20% below the 10-year average . New Listings:  6,527, up  6.2% year-over-year  and well above seasonal norms. Active Listings:  17,079 homes for sale — a  14.4% jump from last year  and th...

🎙  Vancouver Real Estate Market Update – September 2025 📊  Quick Highlights: Sales:  1,959 homes sold in August → up 2.9% from last year, but still 19% below the 10-year average. Detached Homes:  Sales up 13% → 575 sold. Benchmark price:  $1.95M  (-4.8% year-over-year). Townhouses:  Sales up 10.5% → 409 sold. Benchmark price:  $1.08M  (-3.5%). Condos:  Sales down 5.5% → 956 sold. Benchmark price:...

Vancouver Real Estate Market Update – July 2025 The July 2025 housing numbers are in — and the market is showing signs of life. Sales are up 4% compared to June, inventory is holding steady, and prices remain flat after months of slight declines. But what does this mean for buyers and sellers heading into the fall market? In this video, I break down the latest Greater Vancouver real estate statist...

June 2025 Market Update: What’s REALLY happening in Vancouver real estate? Sales continue to fall while listings and inventory hit a 10-year high! Is this the buyer’s market everyone’s been waiting for, or is something else going on?  Here’s what you need to know:   Sales are down 18.5%  from last year — one of the slowest starts in a decade   New listings are up 3.9% , and  total inventory has ju...

How Parents Can Help Their Kids Buy Real Estate (Without Risking Everything) | Interview with Lawyer Eric Schroter In this episode, I sit down with real estate lawyer  Eric Schroter  to unpack one of the biggest questions parents are asking today:  How can I help my kids buy a home — while still protecting my financial investment? We dive deep into the  legal strategies  and  structuring options  ...

Are you considering downsizing your home—either to simplify your life or to help your kids get into the real estate market? In this episode, we sit down with professional organizer Rowena List to explore practical, guilt-free downsizing strategies that truly work. Learn how to declutter, donate, reuse, and recycle with purpose, and discover how downsizing can free up equity to support your loved o...

May 2025 Vancouver Real Estate Market Update | Buyer Opportunities Rise as Sales SlowMetro Vancouver home sales dropped 23.6% year-over-year in April 2025, continuing the market slowdown. With just 2,163 homes sold—well below the 10-year seasonal average—buyers are gaining more leverage. Inventory has surged to over 16,000 listings, the highest level since 2014, while prices remain stable and borr...

In today's real estate market, getting a head start can make all the difference. In this interview, mortgage expert Amyn Nathoo, shares practical advice on how parents can support their children in buying their first home — from gifting down payments to smart co-signing strategies. Hosted by Patti Martin Real Estate Group, we dive into real-world solutions for making homeownership a reality for th...

April 2025 Vancouver Real Estate Market Update: Buyers Missing in Action?  🏡📉 Metro Vancouver’s housing market is seeing more listings and lower prices, but buyers are staying on the sidelines. March 2025 home sales dropped  13.4% year-over-year  and were  36.8% below the 10-year seasonal average . Meanwhile,  active listings surged nearly 38% , hitting levels not seen in almost a decade. 🔹  Ho...

February 2025 Vancouver Real Estate Market Update – Buyers & Sellers Take Note! Metro Vancouver’s housing market stayed balanced in February as new listings increased moderately after January’s surge. Sales dropped 11.7% year-over-year, sitting 28.9% below the 10-year average, while inventory climbed 32.3% higher than last year.🏡 Key Highlights:✔️ Balanced Market – Sales-to-active listings ra...

Home sellers off to an active start in 2025Homes newly listed on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver rose 46 per cent year-over-year in January, as sellers appear eager to enter the market to start the year. The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 1,552 in January 2025, an 8.8 per cent increase from the 1,427 sales recorded in January 2024. This was 11.3...

In this episode, we dive into the October 2024 GVR Residential Market Report, where Metro Vancouver home sales saw a strong resurgence with a 31.9% year-over-year increase. After months of subdued demand, it appears that lower mortgage rates are finally drawing buyers back into the market. We’ll explore how sales of detached, attached, and apartment homes rose significantly, the shift toward a pot...

In this episode, we break down the latest numbers in Metro Vancouver’s real estate market for September 2024. Despite recent reductions in mortgage rates, home sales have declined by 3.8% year-over-year, with sales volumes still tracking well below the 10-year average. Listings, on the other hand, have surged, showing a 31.2% increase in total inventory compared to last year, offering buyers more...