Courtesy of Natalie King

New year, same housing market in Metro Vancouver HOMEOWNER’S GUIDE TO A STARTER TOOLKIT Owning a home means every now and again you’re going to have to tackle some basic home repair tasks. Leaky faucets, burnt out lightbulbs, squeaky hinges, etc. Having the tools you need on hand can help you get what needs to be done quickly and efficiently. Some basic tools to have in your toolbox include: • Screwdriver set and Allen keys • Hammer (maybe a rubber mallet) • Pliers (combination and needle-nose at least) • Tape measure • Level • Adjustable wrench (or a wrench set) • Drill and drill bits • Utility knife Some other tools that may come in handy include: ladder, flashlight, stud finder, extension cords, plumber’s tape, caulk and caulking gun, lubricant (like WD-40), voltage tester, assortment of nails, screws and hooks, clamps and a wrecking bar. Having these essentials easily available can help you tackle the small home repair tasks as they come up. $1,850,800 detached DOWN 7.3% year-to-year $704,600 apartment DOWN 5.9% year-to-year BENCHMARK PRICES

$1,043,400 attached DOWN 5.4% year-to-year

12,628 ACTIVE LISTINGS 1,107 SOLD LISTINGS

detached 300 554 apartment

detached 4,476 5,375 apartment

21.5% SALES TO NEW LISTING RATIO

61 DAYS ON MARKET (detached)

11.4 MONTHS OF INVENTORY

5,157 NEW LISTINGS

VANCOUVER, B.C. , February 3, 2026 – The Greater Vancouver REALTORS ® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 1,107 in January 2026. There were 5,157 detached, attached and apartment properties newly listed for sale on the Multiple Listing Service ® (MLS ® ) in Metro Vancouver in January 2026. The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the MLS ® system in Metro Vancouver is 12,628. “Our recent 2026 forecast suggests this year is likely to resemble 2025 on many fronts, and we expect sales to remain tepid. When paired with sellers remaining eager to list, inventory will likely remain elevated relative to historical averages and, as a result, we expect prices to finish the year relatively unchanged,” said Andrew Lis, GVR’s chief economist and vice-president, data analytics. The MLS ® Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $1,101,900, down 5.7 per cent over January 2025. Sales of detached homes in January 2026 reached 300. The benchmark price for a detached home is $1,850,800, a 7.3 per cent decrease from January. Sales of apartment homes reached 554 in January 2026. The benchmark price of an apartment home is $704,600, a 5.9 per cent decrease from January. Attached home sales in January 2026 totalled 246. The benchmark price of a townhouse is $1,043,400, a 5.4 per cent decrease from January 2025. Statistics reflect market activity in January 2026 | Source: Greater Vancouver REALTORS ® (GVR) | Market values stated are of the benchmark of Vancouver and surrounding region. Individual home market values will vary and are affected by factors such as location, size, interior and exterior condition. Please call to get an up-to-date evaluation of your home.

Natalie King Real Estate Agent Direct: 778-870-4323 | natalieking@live.ca www.NatalieKingHomes.com

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