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Vancouver, BC December 14, 2011.The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that Multiple Listing Service (MLS®) residential unit sales in the province remained relatively unchanged in November compared to the same month last year. A total of 5,640 units were sold last month compared to 5,647 units in November 2010. The average MLS® residential price was up 1.1 per cent to $529,140 in November compared to the same month last year.
"BC home sales continued to gain ground in November," said Cameron Muir, BCREA Chief Economist. "After waning during the first half of the year, consumer demand has steadily increased since the summer months, bringing home sales within seven units of the November 2010 level."
"Low mortgage interest rates remain a key driver in the housing market, helping to maintain affordability and purchasing power," added Muir.
Year-to-date, BC residential sales dollar volume increased 15.5 per cent to $41 billion, compared to the same period last year. Residential unit sales increased 3.2 per cent to 72,632 units, while the average MLS® residential price rose 11.9 per cent to $563,991 over the same period.
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For more information, please contact:
Cameron Muir Chief Economist Direct: 604.742.2780 Mobile: 778.229.1884 Damian Stathonikos Director of Communications and Public Affairs Direct: 604.742.2793 Mobile: 778.990.1320
BCREA represents 11 member real estate boards and their approximately 18,000 Real Estate Agents on all provincial issues, providing an extensive communications network, standard forms, economic research and analysis, government relations, applied practice courses and continuing professional education (cpe). To demonstrate the profession's commitment to improving Quality of Life in BC communities, BCREA supports policies that encourage economic vitality, provide housing opportunities, respect the environment and build communities with good schools and safe neighbourhoods.
For detailed statistical information, contact your local real estate board.
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