Rob Britch : Archived blog posts for : April 2026

Open House. Open House on Sunday, April 19, 2026 3:00PM - 4:30PM

Posted on April 18, 2026 by Rob Britch

Posted in Mount Pleasant VE, Vancouver East Real Estate

Please visit our Open House at 1026 13th Avenue E in Vancouver. See details here

Open House on Sunday, April 19, 2026 3:00PM - 4:30PM

Exquisitely crafted 2 bed, 2 bath DETACHED COACH HOUSE in the heart of coveted Mount Pleasant, set on a quiet, tree-lined street. This refined residence showcases radiant in-floor heating, wide plank hardwood floors, and a designer kitchen featuring premium Fisher & Paykel appliances including a gas range. The upper level offers two beautifully appointed bedrooms, including a serene primary with custom built-ins, plus a second bedroom with bespoke millwork. Enjoy the convenience of upper floor laundry and a sunlit southeast-facing balcony. The private, fully fenced yard is ideal for entertaining or pets. Complete with your own attached garage. A rare opportunity to own a fully detached home with no monthly strata fees, just shared annual insurance. Steps to vibrant shops, cafes, and parks.

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Opportunity knocks in Metro Vancouver’s Spring Market

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Rob Britch

Opportunity knocks in Metro Vancouver’s Spring Market

What the market is telling us

The overall market is stable and measured — sales are tracking closely to 2025 levels, prices are essentially flat month-over-month, and a healthy supply of homes is available. Beneath that calm surface, one segment is standing out: detached homes are showing real momentum, with sales up more than 8% year-over-year and new listings actually declining from last year. That's a meaningful signal for anyone watching the detached market closely.

Great news for Buyers

This is the most buyer-friendly environment Metro Vancouver has offered in years. Here's why this moment matters:

Inventory is 38% above the 10-year seasonal average — more homes to choose from than in most recent springs.

Prices are essentially flat month-over-month across all property types, giving buyers a stable foundation to negotiate from.

Apartment benchmark at $706,700 is down 7.8% from a year ago — entry-level purchasing power hasn't been this strong in some time.

The sales-to-active-listings ratio of 14.2% sits comfortably in balanced territory — no bidding-war pressure.

Great news for Sellers

A slowing market is not a bad market for prepared sellers. The current conditions are working in your favour:

New listings dropped 10.3% from last March — competition among sellers is actually easing, not growing.

Detached home sales rose 8.3% year-over-year — motivated buyers are active and transacting in the detached segment.

Month-over-month prices ticked upward for detached (+1%) and townhouses (+0.1%), signalling prices are holding.

Sellers who price well and present well are still selling — 2,032 sales happened in March alone.

The Bigger Picture

The wait-and-see mood in the market won't last forever. Geopolitical factors — including bond yield pressure from the Middle East conflict — are creating short-term uncertainty, but history shows that Metro Vancouver real estate consistently rewards those who act with conviction during quieter periods. The 10-year composite price change of +15.4% for Greater Vancouver tells the story of a resilient, long-term market.

Whether you're a buyer ready to take advantage of today's selection and stable prices, or a seller whose well-prepared home stands out in a less-crowded field — this spring market has something to offer you.

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