Metro Vancouver Residential Real Estate Report
April 2026
Executive Summary
Total Sales
2,110
-2.5% YoY
New Listings
6,684
-2.4% YoY
Active Listings
16,236
+0.2% YoY
HPI Composite
$1.10M
-6.9% YoY
Analyst View
April 2026 delivered 2,110 sales — down 2.5% from last year and 22.9% below the 10-year seasonal average. Active inventory sits 37.9% above the long-run norm, firmly favoring buyers. The GVR highlights detached sales growth (+14% YoY) as a sign of momentum, but this is a misread of the data. The detached segment actually saw the largest month-over-month price drop (-0.8%) and remains mired in a buyer's market (11.3% sales-to-active ratio). Increased volume alongside falling prices indicates seller capitulation, not a market recovery. With all segments posting price declines, buyers remain heavily in control.
Data: Greater Vancouver REALTORS® | Analysis: reyhani.ca
Transaction Analysis
| Type | Sales | Share | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartments | 1,009 | 47.8% | -10.7% |
| Detached | 659 | 31.2% | +14.0% |
| Townhouse | 433 | 20.5% | -2.0% |
| Total | 2,110 | 100% | -2.5% |
Observation
Detached properties led sales volume growth (+14% YoY), but this was driven by sellers accepting lower prices rather than an influx of aggressive demand. Multi-family segments continue to struggle, with apartment sales dropping 10.7% as new completions add to already elevated standing inventory. Across all types, transactions remain far below historical norms.
Data: Greater Vancouver REALTORS® | Analysis: reyhani.ca
HPI Benchmark Prices
Detached
$1,840,700
-8.4% YoY | -0.8% MoM
Townhouse
$1,043,400
-5.1% YoY | -0.4% MoM
Apartment
$703,000
-7.9% YoY | -0.5% MoM
What is the HPI (Home Price Index)?
The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) tracks the price of a "typical" home in each market over time. This provides a more accurate measure of actual market price movements. The HPI benchmark represents what a typical property would sell for in current market conditions.
Data: Greater Vancouver REALTORS® MLS® HPI | Analysis: reyhani.ca
Supply & Demand
Ratio Thresholds
Below 12% — Buyer's Market
12% – 20% — Balanced Market
Above 20% — Seller's Market
Data: Greater Vancouver REALTORS® | Analysis: reyhani.ca
Regional HPI Analysis
Analysis: reyhani.ca
Metro Vancouver Real Estate Market Analysis