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Port Alberni Area Real Estate Market Update for July 2021

The Average 12 Month to Date Sale Price increased by 24.18% from the previous 12 month period. The 12 Month to Date Average Sale Price was $465,917. There are 1.31 Months of Inventory of Single Family in Port Alberni. It is currently a Avg. Sellers Market. This month’s Inventory increased to 64 Active Listings. There were 59 units listed and 49 units sold.

• The cost of a benchmark single-family home in Port Alberni reached $488,100, a 47 per cent year-over-year increase.

“Unless demand drops significantly or more housing supply comes online through new construction, the needle for VIREB’s inventory situation will not move by much,” states Mackay. “BCREA, VIREB, and other real estate boards continue advocating with policymakers at the provincial and regional levels to speed up the development process so that municipalities can expand supply more quickly to meet demand.”

Source: Vancouver Island Real Estate Board – MLS® Statistics ​​​

Single Family Homes
	The Average 12 Month to Date Sale Price increased by 26.08% from the previous 12 month period. The 12 Month to Date Average Sale Price was $480,166. There are 1.76 Months of Inventory of Single Family in Port Alberni. It is currently a Avg. Sellers Market. This month’s Inventory increased to 67 Active Listings. There were 54 units listed and 38 units sold. PLEASE NOTE: SINGLE FAMILY property does NOT INCLUDE acreage with a house, condominiums, duplex/triplex, mobile homes/on a pad, single-family waterfront or single-family strata. LOTS do NOT INCLUDE acreage or waterfront acreage.
Lots
	The Average 12 Month to Date Sale Price increased by 49.78% from the previous 12 month period. The 12 Month to Date Average Sale Price was $303,522. There are 5.83 Months of Inventory of Lots in Port Alberni. It is currently a Balanced Market. This month’s Inventory increased to 35 Active Listings. There were 14 units listed and 6 units sold.
Apartment Condos
	The Average 12 Month to Date Sale Price increased by 32.96% from the previous 12 month period. The 12 Month to Date Average Sale Price was $494,402. There are 2.18 Months of Inventory of Condos (Apt) in Port Alberni. It is currently a Avg. Sellers Market. This month’s Inventory remained the same to 24 Active Listings. There were 11 units listed and 11 units sold.
Townhouse & Patio Condos
	The Average 12 Month to Date Sale Price increased by 5.04% from the previous 12 month period. The 12 Month to Date Average Sale Price was $400,661. There are 2.5 Months of Inventory of Condos (Twnhse & Patio) in Port Alberni. It is currently a Avg. Sellers Market. This month’s Inventory remained the same to 10 Active Listings. There were 4 units listed and 4 units sold.

• Seller’s Market – In a seller’s market, conditions are favorable for sellers to get higher prices for their homes. The number of buyers who want homes exceeds the number of homes available. In this type of market, the homes sell quickly, prices will increase, and a large number of buyers are available for a minimal inventory of homes. These characteristics have implications for the buyer who has to make decisions quickly, must pay more, and frequently has their conditional offers rejected.
• Balanced Market – In a balanced market, the number of homes on the market is equal to the demand or number of buyers. Houses sell within a reasonable period, the demand equals supply, sellers accept reasonable offers, and prices are generally stable. The implications for the buyer in this type of market are that the atmosphere is more relaxed. There is a reasonable number of homes from which to choose.
• Buyer’s Market – A buyer’s market allows buyers to come in at lower prices. The supply of homes on the market exceeds the demand or the number of buyers. Homes will be on the market longer, fewer buyers will be available compared to the higher inventory of homes, and house prices are reduced. The implications for the buyers in this type of market are more favorable, negotiating leverage, more time to search for a home, and better prices.

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Port Alberni Area Real Estate Market Update for January 2021

The monthly Port Alberni Area Real Estate Market Update for January 2021 shows compared to a year ago, an increase in sales for the entire local area. Overall residential sales from last January in the Port Alberni Area were up 30% and up while the average days to sell was up by 17% from last January. The sales over the last 12 months are up by 16%, the market is strong.

Incredibly swift sales in Single Family Detached and townhomes  is causing inventory to stay low with only 2 months of inventory of each. The housing market remains strong. We have seen significant gains but as we head into winter the numbers have tempered but not as much as expected.

In the Port Alberni Area, the benchmark price reached $371,200, a seven per cent year-over-year increase. Benchmark pricing tracks the value of “middle-of-the-range” or “typical” homes and excludes the extreme high-end and low-end properties in Port Alberni. It is normally a more stable price indicator than average prices. 

“A dearth of listings is an ongoing issue throughout our area. We’re confident that sales activity would be much higher if we had adequate supply. We’d normally say this is a great time to sell, but with so little inventory available, buyers and sellers are in a Catch-22 situation. It’s hard to part with your home if you have nowhere to move.In a competitive housing market, using a REALTOR® can help streamline the buying and selling process to ensure the best possible outcome while mitigating associated risks.” says VIREB president Ian Mackay

Source: Vancouver Island Real Estate Board – MLS® Statistics ​​​

Single Family Homes
	The Average 12 Month to Date Sale Price increased by 13.28% from the previous 12 month period. The 12 Month to Date Average Sale Price was $419,984. There are 2 Months of Inventory of Single Family in Port Alberni. It is currently a Avg. Sellers Market. This month’s Inventory increased to 52 Active Listings. There were 29 units listed and 26 units sold. PLEASE NOTE: SINGLE FAMILY property does NOT INCLUDE acreage with a house, condominiums, duplex/triplex, mobile homes/on a pad, single-family waterfront or single-family strata. LOTS do NOT INCLUDE acreage or waterfront acreage.
Lots
	The Average 12 Month to Date Sale Price increased by 8.7% from the previous 12 month period. The 12 Month to Date Average Sale Price was $258,977. There are 5.4 Months of Inventory of Lots in Port Alberni. It is currently a Balanced Market. This month’s Inventory decreased to 54 Active Listings. There were 8 units listed and 10 units sold.
Apartment Condos
	The Average 12 Month to Date Sale Price increased by 10.73% from the previous 12 month period. The 12 Month to Date Average Sale Price was $413,000. There are 3.8 Months of Inventory of Condos (Apt) in the Comox Valley. It is currently a Soft Sellers Market. This month’s Inventory decreased to 19 Active Listings. There were 3 units listed and 5 units sold.
Townhouse & Patio Condos
	The Average 12 Month to Date Sale Price decreased by 0.12% from the previous 12 month period. The 12 Month to Date Average Sale Price was $389,797. There are 1 Months of Inventory of Condos (Twnhse & Patio) in the Comox Valley. It is currently a Avg. Sellers Market. This month’s Inventory decreased to 2 Active Listings. There were 1 units listed and 2 units sold.

Market Legend

• Seller’s Market – In a seller’s market, conditions are favorable for sellers to get higher prices for their homes. The number of buyers who want homes exceeds the number of homes available. In this type of market, the homes sell quickly, prices will increase, and a large number of buyers are available for a minimal inventory of homes. These characteristics have implications for the buyer who has to make decisions quickly, must pay more, and frequently has their conditional offers rejected.
• Balanced Market – In a balanced market, the number of homes on the market is equal to the demand or number of buyers. Houses sell within a reasonable period, the demand equals supply, sellers accept reasonable offers, and prices are generally stable. The implications for the buyer in this type of market are that the atmosphere is more relaxed. There is a reasonable number of homes from which to choose.
• Buyer’s Market – A buyer’s market allows buyers to come in at lower prices. The supply of homes on the market exceeds the demand or the number of buyers. Homes will be on the market longer, fewer buyers will be available compared to the higher inventory of homes, and house prices are reduced. The implications for the buyers in this type of market are more favorable, negotiating leverage, more time to search for a home, and better prices.

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Port Alberni Area Real Estate Market Update for December 2020

The monthly Port Alberni Area Real Estate Market Update for December 2020 shows compared to a year ago, an increase in sales for the entire local area. Overall residential sales from last December in the Port Alberni Area were up 30% and up while the average days to sell was up by 17% from last December. The sales over the last 12 months are up by 16%, the market is strong.

Incredibly swift sales in Single Family Detached and townhomes  is causing inventory to stay low with only 2 months of inventory of each. The housing market remains strong. We have seen significant gains but as we head into winter the numbers have tempered but not as much as expected.

• In the Port Alberni Area, the benchmark price was $328,000, a slight 1% increase from one year ago. Benchmark pricing tracks the value of “middle-of-the-range” or “typical” homes and excludes the extreme high-end and low-end properties in Campbell River. It is normally a more stable price indicator than average prices. 

“…low inventory continues to be the primary reason behind the weaker sales posted in November and December. The buyers are there, but the listings are not…Consumer demand is high, and buyers are snapping up well-priced properties quickly once they hit the market…Multiple offers are commonplace. Notwithstanding high demand, correctly pricing your home remains the key to a quick sale. Overpriced homes tend to linger in our area despite prevailing market conditions.” says VIREB president Kevin Reid

Source: Vancouver Island Real Estate Board – MLS® Statistics ​​​

Single Family Homes
	The Average 12 Month to Date Sale Price increased by 13.28% from the previous 12 month period. The 12 Month to Date Average Sale Price was $419,984. There are 2 Months of Inventory of Single Family in the Port Alberni area. It is currently a Avg. Sellers Market. This month’s Inventory increased to 52 Active Listings. There were 29 units listed and 26 units sold. PLEASE NOTE: SINGLE FAMILY property does NOT INCLUDE acreage with a house, condominiums, duplex/triplex, mobile homes/on a pad, single-family waterfront or single-family strata. LOTS do NOT INCLUDE acreage or waterfront acreage.
Lots
	The Average 12 Month to Date Sale Price increased by 8.7% from the previous 12 month period. The 12 Month to Date Average Sale Price was $258,977. There are 5.4 Months of Inventory of Lots in the Port Alberni area. It is currently a Balanced Market. This month’s Inventory decreased to 54 Active Listings. There were 8 units listed and 10 units sold.
Apartment Condos
	The Average 12 Month to Date Sale Price increased by 10.73% from the previous 12 month period. The 12 Month to Date Average Sale Price was $413,000. There are 3.8 Months of Inventory of Condos (Apt) in the Port Alberni area. It is currently a Soft Sellers Market. This month’s Inventory decreased to 19 Active Listings. There were 3 units listed and 5 units sold.
Townhouse & Patio Condos
	The Average 12 Month to Date Sale Price decreased by 0.12% from the previous 12 month period. The 12 Month to Date Average Sale Price was $389,797. There are 1 Months of Inventory of Condos (Twnhse & Patio) in the Port Alberni area. It is currently a Avg. Sellers Market. This month’s Inventory decreased to 2 Active Listings. There were 1 units listed and 2 units sold.

Market Legend

• Seller’s Market – In a seller’s market, conditions are favorable for sellers to get higher prices for their homes. The number of buyers who want homes exceeds the number of homes available. In this type of market, the homes sell quickly, prices will increase, and a large number of buyers are available for a minimal inventory of homes. These characteristics have implications for the buyer who has to make decisions quickly, must pay more, and frequently has their conditional offers rejected.
• Balanced Market – In a balanced market, the number of homes on the market is equal to the demand or number of buyers. Houses sell within a reasonable period, the demand equals supply, sellers accept reasonable offers, and prices are generally stable. The implications for the buyer in this type of market are that the atmosphere is more relaxed. There is a reasonable number of homes from which to choose.
• Buyer’s Market – A buyer’s market allows buyers to come in at lower prices. The supply of homes on the market exceeds the demand or the number of buyers. Homes will be on the market longer, fewer buyers will be available compared to the higher inventory of homes, and house prices are reduced. The implications for the buyers in this type of market are more favorable, negotiating leverage, more time to search for a home, and better prices.

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Port Alberni Area Real Estate Market Update for November 2020

The monthly Port Alberni Area Real Estate Market Update for November 2020 shows compared to a year ago, an increase in sales for the entire local area. Overall residential sales from last November in the Port Alberni Area were up 55% and up while the average days to sell was up by 17% from last November. The sales over the last 12 months are up by 16%, the market is strong.

Incredibly swift sales in Single Family Detached and townhomes  is causing inventory to stay low with only 1 month of inventory of each. The housing market remains strong. For apartments inventory is much larger with over 7 months of inventory. We have seen significant gains but as we head into winter the numbers have tempered but not as much as expected.

• In the Port Alberni Area, the benchmark price was $326,800, a slight 0.67% decrease from one year ago. Benchmark pricing tracks the value of “middle-of-the-range” or “typical” homes and excludes the extreme high-end and low-end properties in Campbell River. It is normally a more stable price indicator than average prices. 

“Despite what may be the worst recession in B.C. history, the housing market had a record fall season, and prices are rapidly rising as pent-up demand floods into an under-supplied market, … As that pent-up demand from the loss of a spring season fades, sales will likely slow from their current pace, but activity is expected to remain strong as record-low mortgage rates and a recovering economy continue to drive sales.” says BCREA.

Source: Vancouver Island Real Estate Board – MLS® Statistics ​​​

Single Family Homes
	The Average 12 Month to Date Sale Price increased by 15.16% from the previous 12 month period. The 12 Month to Date Average Sale Price was $273,423. There are 3.08 Months of Inventory of Single Family in North Vancouver Island. It is currently a Soft Sellers Market. This month’s Inventory decreased to 40 Active Listings. There were 10 units listed and 13 units sold. PLEASE NOTE: SINGLE FAMILY property does NOT INCLUDE acreage with a house, condominiums, duplex/triplex, mobile homes/on a pad, single-family waterfront or single-family strata. LOTS do NOT INCLUDE acreage or waterfront acreage.
Lots
	The Average 12 Month to Date Sale Price increased by 15.39% from the previous 12 month period. The 12 Month to Date Average Sale Price was $107,853. There are 4.86 Months of Inventory of Lots in North Vancouver Island. It is currently a Balanced Market. This month’s Inventory remained the same to 34 Active Listings. There were 7 units listed and 7 units sold.
Apartment Condos
	The Average 12 Month to Date Sale Price increased by 36.12% from the previous 12 month period. The 12 Month to Date Average Sale Price was $73,944. There are 6.33 Months of Inventory of Condos (Apt) in the North Vancouver Island. It is currently a Soft Buyers Market. This month’s Inventory increased to 19 Active Listings. There were 6 units listed and 3 units sold.
Townhouse & Patio Condos
	The Average 12 Month to Date Sale Price increased by 12.21% from the previous 12 month period. The 12 Month to Date Average Sale Price was $113,706. There are 4.5 Months of Inventory of Condos (Twnhse & Patio) in the North Vancouver Island. It is currently a Balanced Market. This month’s Inventory decreased to 9 Active Listings. There were 1 units listed and 2 units sold.

Market Legend

• Seller’s Market – In a seller’s market, conditions are favorable for sellers to get higher prices for their homes. The number of buyers who want homes exceeds the number of homes available. In this type of market, the homes sell quickly, prices will increase, and a large number of buyers are available for a minimal inventory of homes. These characteristics have implications for the buyer who has to make decisions quickly, must pay more, and frequently has their conditional offers rejected.
• Balanced Market – In a balanced market, the number of homes on the market is equal to the demand or number of buyers. Houses sell within a reasonable period, the demand equals supply, sellers accept reasonable offers, and prices are generally stable. The implications for the buyer in this type of market are that the atmosphere is more relaxed. There is a reasonable number of homes from which to choose.
• Buyer’s Market – A buyer’s market allows buyers to come in at lower prices. The supply of homes on the market exceeds the demand or the number of buyers. Homes will be on the market longer, fewer buyers will be available compared to the higher inventory of homes, and house prices are reduced. The implications for the buyers in this type of market are more favorable, negotiating leverage, more time to search for a home, and better prices.

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Port Alberni & Mid-West Island Real Estate Market Update for October 2020

The monthly Port Alberni & Mid-West Vancouver Island Real Estate Market Update for October 2020 shows compared to a year ago, a large increase in sales for the entire local area. Overall residential sales from last October in Port Alberni & Mid-West Vancouver Island were up 142% and up while the average days to sell increased overall by 158% from last October. The sales over the last 12 months are up by 7.3%, the market is strong.  

Swift sales in the latter half of the year is causing upward price pressure.  We have seen significant gains but as we head into fall the numbers have tempered, with October posting a marginal rise. Sales are still unusually high for this time of year as we work through inventory.

•  Single Family homes sales show rising average prices, the market is active and strong.  
• In Port Alberni & Mid-West Vancouver Island the benchmark price reached $339,900, up by one percent from one year ago. Benchmark pricing tracks the value of “middle-of-the-range” or “typical” homes and excludes the extreme high-end and low-end properties in Campbell River. It is normally a more stable price indicator than average prices. 

“Demand in the VIREB area continues to be high, but there just aren’t enough homes to satisfy it… Active listings of single-family detached properties (excluding acreage and waterfront) were 733 in October compared to 909 in September. There were 333 condo apartments and 197 row/townhouses for sale last month, down 14 per cent and three per cent, respectively, month over month…We don’t know if it’s a long-term trend, but we have noticed that some of the demand includes buyers who are advancing their retirement plans while others are downsizing and reducing their debt load,” says VIREB president Kevin Reid

Source: Vancouver Island Real Estate Board – MLS® Statistics ​​​

Single Family Homes
	The Average 12 Month to Date Sale Price increased by 11.99% from the previous 12 month period. The 12 Month to Date Average Sale Price was $411,955. There are 1.36 Months of Inventory of Single Family in the Comox Valley. It is currently a Avg. Sellers Market. This month’s Inventory decreased to 61 Active Listings. There were 42 units listed and 45 units sold. PLEASE NOTE: SINGLE FAMILY property does NOT INCLUDE acreage with a house, condominiums, duplex/triplex, mobile homes/on a pad, single-family waterfront or single-family strata. LOTS do NOT INCLUDE acreage or waterfront acreage.
Lots
	The Average 12 Month to Date Sale Price increased by 3.72% from the previous 12 month period. The 12 Month to Date Average Sale Price was $247,270. There are 4.71 Months of Inventory of Lots in the Comox Valley. It is currently a Balanced Market. This month’s Inventory increased to 66 Active Listings. There were 15 units listed and 14 units sold.
Apartment Condos
	The Average 12 Month to Date Sale Price increased by 7.98% from the previous 12 month period. The 12 Month to Date Average Sale Price was $392,094. There are 8.67 Months of Inventory of Condos (Apt) in the Comox Valley. It is currently a Strong Buyers Market. This month’s Inventory increased to 26 Active Listings. There were 4 units listed and 3 units sold.
Townhouse & Patio Condos
	The Average 12 Month to Date Sale Price decreased by 1.68% from the previous 12 month period. The 12 Month to Date Average Sale Price was $386,038. There are 4 Months of Inventory of Condos (Twnhse & Patio) in the Comox Valley. It is currently a Balanced Market. This month’s Inventory increased to 4 Active Listings. There were 3 units listed and 1 units sold.

Market Legend

• Seller’s Market – In a seller’s market, conditions are favorable for sellers to get higher prices for their homes. The number of buyers who want homes exceeds the number of homes available. In this type of market, the homes sell quickly, prices will increase, and a large number of buyers are available for a minimal inventory of homes. These characteristics have implications for the buyer who has to make decisions quickly, must pay more, and frequently has their conditional offers rejected.
• Balanced Market – In a balanced market, the number of homes on the market is equal to the demand or number of buyers. Houses sell within a reasonable period, the demand equals supply, sellers accept reasonable offers, and prices are generally stable. The implications for the buyer in this type of market are that the atmosphere is more relaxed. There is a reasonable number of homes from which to choose.
• Buyer’s Market – A buyer’s market allows buyers to come in at lower prices. The supply of homes on the market exceeds the demand or the number of buyers. Homes will be on the market longer, fewer buyers will be available compared to the higher inventory of homes, and house prices are reduced. The implications for the buyers in this type of market are more favorable, negotiating leverage, more time to search for a home, and better prices.

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