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April 2023 Nanaimo Market Update
The Nanaimo real estate market saw a month over month decrease of 4.8% to the average single family home price from $793,790 to $763,134. While average price month over month can sometimes be an indicator of market direction, this statistic is limited not only by the inventory on that market during a period of time, but also by the transactions conducted during that same period. If the majority of homes sold in a period are at a higher price than the previous average looking only at the average price would indicate that home prices are on the rise even if comparable homes sold at a higher price in a different period where there were more lower priced transactions. In other words, the average house price is a very narrow field of view in looking at the direction the market is heading. While average price is important to understand, other market indicators paint a clearer, more reliable market forecast. Here are the factors that we believe are going to play the biggest part in guiding the Nanaimo real estate market.
Building Your Dream Home
Buying land and building your own home is a dream for many people. However, the process can be daunting, especially if you’ve never done it before. But don’t worry, with some research and careful planning, you can turn your dream into a reality. Here are some insightful steps to follow:
2023 Q1 Vancouver Island Market Intelligence Report
From my perspective, Early 2023 reminds me of 2019 when it became more challenging to qualify for a mortgage. Everyone was wondering if the market would pick up in the spring, and I must say that this year feels similar.
March 2023 Market Update
The average single family home price in Nanaimo held steady from January to February. February saw more buyers return to the market. While this resulted in a 30% increase in transactions compared to January, this is still a decrease of 40% from February of last year. The number of homes listed in February decreased by 9% month over month and 37% from February 2022. In this month’s market stats update we will look at what these changes in supply and demand could mean for the Nanaimo real estate market as we head towards the spring market.
Building For The Future – Passive Home Designs
In today’s world, it’s becoming increasingly important to design and construct homes that are energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable. One approach that’s gaining traction is passive home design, which relies on smart building techniques and cutting-edge technology to create homes that require minimal energy to heat and cool.
February 2023 Nanaimo Market Update
The first month of 2023 saw an increase to the average sale price in the Nanaimo single family and towhome real estate markets. The statistics VIREB released for January 2023 for the Nanaimo real estate market gives a good look at how the market has shifted exactly one year from the peak of the pandemic driven housing market. Economists have been predicting that the bottom of the market is a 20% decrease from the peak, which can already be seen in the Nanaimo single family home average price.
Canadian Foreign Buyer Ban
January 2023 marks the beginning of a 2-year foreign buyer ban on real estate in Canada. This foreign buyer ban was introduced by the Canadian government in an effort to increase the housing supply for Canadians. In theory, the decrease in demand from foreign buyers should increase the supply available to Canadians resulting in a decrease in housing prices, but are there enough foreign buyers exiting the market to make a substantial difference in Canadian real estate markets? What counts as a foreign buyer?
January 2023 Nanaimo Market Update
December marked the end of another year in the Nanaimo real estate market. Nanaimo is starting the new year with an increase in the amount of sales from November to December. This increase in sales also comes with an increase to the average home price.
2022 Changes to Real Estate
Explaining Changes in Real Estate in BC and How They Can Affect You. There is never a shortage of news articles relating to Real Estate in Canada, especially these days. In the effort to curb rising home prices and provide homes for all Canadians, Legislative changes have been made.
December 2022 Real Estate Market Update
In this market intelligence report, we will cover our local market, the general trend across Canada as well as interest rates and consumer confidence.
November 2022 Nanaimo Market Update
In October Nanaimo saw a month over month increase in sales in the single family detached and townhouse markets. Part of this increase in sales is from buyers who were looking to capitalize on their fixed rate mortgage pre-approvals before they were affected by the interest rate increases. While the number of sales increased month over month, the amount of new listings on the market in October also increased meaning that there was a minimal impact on the months of inventory.
