Metro Vancouver Real Estate Market Insights: Stats Centre Reports - February 2025

Jersey Li

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Stats Centre Reports - February 2025

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Vancouver Real Estate Predictions for 2025 – Watch Now!

Uncertainty—that’s the keyword for 2025. Canadian politics, U.S. tariffs, interest rates—everything is uncertain. With 7% unemployment and new immigration caps, the economy is shifting fast.

📉 Is now the time to invest in real estate? The answer depends. Pre-sales and small developers? Stay away. But if you’re buying for personal use, now is the time! Many newly completed properties are hitting the market, with motivated sellers looking to sell.

🏡 Homeowners, be careful! In a market like this, selling at the right price takes strategy. You need a strong realtor by your side to ensure you get the best deal.

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2025 Real Estate Market Outlook: Climbing Out of the Valley

Your Metro Vancouver Real Estate Market Insights are back! If you’ve been waiting for the bottom of the market, you may have missed it. The best deals happened in November and December 2024, and since mid-January, we’ve seen more accepted offers, faster sales, and even multiple buyers bidding on the same property.

Good news: The Bank of Canada cut interest rates again on January 29 by 0.25%, making borrowing slightly easier.
Bad news: The U.S. is set to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian imports, now delayed by 30 days.

Uncertainty is the keyword for 2025. And real estate? It hates uncertainty. Growth will likely be slow, and as predicted, we’ll see many presale assignments and brand-new units selling at a loss this year.

If you’re a buyer, the best opportunities lie in newly completed condos where sellers are under pressure to sell.

Should you buy or wait? Let’s break it down in this blog. Keep reading for my predictions, key insights, and best strategies for 2025.

Jersey’s Market Prediction: What’s Ahead in 2025?

Growth Will Be Slow: With global economic concerns, high inflation, and market uncertainty, real estate prices will likely rise gradually rather than sharply.
Avoid Small Pre-Sales in 2025: As mentioned in previous updates, pre-sale assignments and brand-new units selling at a loss will be common this year.
Best Buying Opportunities: Look for newly completed condo buildings where owners are selling at a loss—these will be some of the best deals available.

Key Projects Completing in 2025:

If you’re in the market for a new but discounted condo, keep an eye on these:

Smith & Farrow by Boffo (Burquitlam) – Summer 2025
Alina by Strand (Burquitlam) – Summer 2025
The Standard by Anthem (Burnaby) – Fall 2025

For buyers, this is where the real opportunities will be in 2025.

Sales Stats: A Market in Transition

While official January sales data is still coming in, early trends suggest:

Increased buyer activity, especially among those who sat on the sidelines in 2024.
More multiple-offer scenarios, though not yet at peak levels seen in previous hot markets.
A market still below historical averages but showing a slow shift toward stabilization.

This aligns with what we expected—2025 is shaping up to be a year of uncertainty in real estate, and uncertainty often slows market growth. Visit the complete report here.

Rental Market Trends

Metro Vancouver’s rental market remains steady, with rents still high but stabilizing as supply continues to increase. The best rental deals are in newly completed buildings where investors who purchased pre-sales are now forced to rent out units at lower-than-expected prices to cover costs.

For a deeper look into rental trends, the full report can be found here.

Key Takeaways: What This Means for You

If you’re a buyer: The absolute lowest prices were likely in late 2024, but there are still great deals on new, completed condos in 2025.
If you’re a seller: Market recovery is slow, and uncertain economic conditions may delay major price growth.
If you’re an investor: Avoid small pre-sales and focus on distressed resales of new condos to maximize value.
If you’re renting: Expect more rental supply as presale owners struggle to sell and choose to rent out units instead.

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Navigating 2025 requires strategy and market awareness. If you’re thinking of buying, selling, or investing, let’s chat about the best opportunities for your goals.

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