The drop was in all six zones, with Nanaimo, Comox Valley and Port Alberni reporting the least drop in property values, at -5% compared to a year ago, while Campbell River reported the greatest change at -11%. Sales volumes also dipped, with Port Alberni volumes down -20% in Port Alberni, up to -38% in Cowichan Valley. Sales fell 22% in Nanaimo.They don't report total inventory so there is no way to calculate Months of Inventory (MOI)
A collection of articles and quick commentary on residential real estate. "It's different this time, really . . . " Ha ha ha. No, it's not. When China goes down, so does Australia and Canada.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Vancouver Island Prices Down 8% Sales Plummeting
I love the title. Slightly? 8% is Slightly? If you put 5% down you are stuck. If you put 10% down you still can't cover transaction costs and need to bring a big check to closing.
Housing prices fall slightly on the Island
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