Activity Continues in Favourable Victoria Real Estate Market Conditions
VICTORIA BC - Real estate activity continues to be steady in Greater Victoria,
reflecting favourable conditions attributed to stable pricing, low interest
rates and good selection.
Total
MLS® sales for July 2012 were 523 compared to 523 for the same period in 2011.
During the month, 293 single family homes sold throughout the Victoria Real
Estate Board’s region, on par with the 283 sold in July 2011. The average price
for single family homes sold in Greater Victoria last month was $580,563, up
slightly over July 2011’s average was $574,717. Of note, the median price
varies by only $100 year over year. There are 5,178 active listings.
"The
market is holding steady, reflecting that good properties that are priced well
are selling," says Carol Crabb, President of the Victoria Real Estate
Board. "Combined with lots of selection and low interest rates, buyers
have good opportunities to buy real estate in the Greater Victoria market. The
downward adjustment in volume follows our historical cycle as we transition
from a spring to summer market."
Other
categories are also holding steady. One variation is that condominium average
and median prices are slightly higher, likely resulting from new product on the
market.