REAL ESTATE UPDATE: Strong Economy Keeps Housing Demand Above Long-Run Average

“Although home sales remain well off the record pace set last year, demand is still quite robust," said Brendon Ogmundson, BCREA Economist. "That demand is supported by a strong provincial economy and vigorous job growth."

"But, supply remains a challenge, which means most areas are seeing tight market conditions and significant upward pressure on prices," said Ogmundson. Total active listings in the province were down 6.2 per cent to 29,651 units from June 2016.

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