Residence gross sales plummeted within the nation’s largest metro areas by between 30% and 50% as each patrons and sellers bide their time on the sidelines.

Higher Vancouver led the best way, with gross sales falling 52% year-over-year, whereas the Higher Toronto Space noticed a 48% decline. Montreal adopted with a 39% annual decline, whereas gross sales have been down 30% in each Calgary and Ottawa.

Commenting on the Montreal market, Charles Brant, director of the Market Evaluation Division for the Quebec Skilled Affiliation of Actual Property Brokers, mentioned that whereas December is usually a slower month for gross sales, he’s seeing a “sure wait-and-see” angle amongst market members.

“On the one hand, patrons are hoping that market situations will enhance of their favour,” he wrote in a launch. “Sellers, then again, are hoping for a stabilization of the market.”

Common costs continued to fall in a lot of the metro areas. The MLS Residence Worth Index benchmark is now down 9% year-over-year within the Higher Toronto Space. In Calgary, nonetheless, common costs stay practically 8% above year-ago ranges.

Right here’s a have a look at the November statistics from among the nation’s largest regional actual property boards:

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Higher Toronto Space

Gross sales: 3,117

• -48% (YoY)
• -31% month-over-month (MoM)

Common worth: $1,051,216

New listings: 4,074

Lively listings: 8,692

“Whereas house gross sales and costs dominated the headlines in 2022, the availability of recent listings continued to be a difficulty as nicely,” mentioned TRREB Chief Market Analyst Jason Mercer. “The variety of properties listed on the market in 2022 was down compared to 2021. This helps clarify why promoting costs have discovered some help in latest months.”

“Lack of provide has additionally impacted the rental market,” Mercer added. “As renting has turn out to be extra in style on this increased rate of interest atmosphere, tighter rental market situations have translated into double-digit common hire will increase.”

Supply: Toronto Regional Actual Property Board (TRREB)

Higher Vancouver Space

Gross sales: 1,295

MLS Residence Worth Index benchmark worth: $1,114,300

New listings: 1,206

Lively listings: 7,384

“The headline story in our market in 2022 was all about inflation and the Financial institution of Canada’s efforts to deliver inflation again to focus on by quickly elevating the coverage price,” mentioned Andrew Lis, REBGV Director, economics and information analytics. “It is a story we anticipate to proceed to make headlines into 2023, as inflationary pressures stay persistent throughout Canada.”

Supply: Actual Property Board of Higher Vancouver (REBGV)

Montreal Census Metropolitan Space

Residence Gross sales: 2,232

Median Worth (single-family indifferent): $510,000

Common Worth (rental): $375,000

New listings: 2,359

Lively listings: 14,533

“December is the month of the yr when there are typically fewer listings and fewer purchases, so it isn’t stunning to see slower exercise within the Montreal market,” mentioned Charles Brant, Director of the QPAREB’s Market Evaluation Division. “This phenomenon is especially evident within the variety of new listings (now we have to return to 2002 to see the same stage). This low stage of stock has nonetheless prevented costs from falling extra sharply.”

Supply: Quebec Skilled Affiliation of Actual Property Brokers (QPAREB)

Calgary

Gross sales: 1,204

Benchmark Worth (all housing sorts): $518,800

New listings: 1,031

Lively listings: 2,215

“Housing market situations have modified considerably all year long, as gross sales exercise slowed following steep price positive factors all through the later a part of the yr,” mentioned CREB Chief Economist Ann-Marie Lurie. “Nevertheless, Calgary continues to report exercise that’s higher than ranges seen earlier than the pandemic and better than long-term traits for town. On the identical time, now we have confronted persistently low stock ranges, which have prevented a extra important adjustment in house costs this yr.”

Supply: Calgary Actual Property Board (CREB)

Ottawa

Gross sales: 601

Common Worth (residential property): $655,839

Common Worth (condominium): $434,973

New Listings: 699

“Even with the traditional seasonal slowdown, December’s efficiency was in stark distinction to the very lively resale market that opened 2022,” mentioned OREB President Ken Dekker.

“What’s regarding in regards to the present market is the affect on first-time homebuyers,” she added. “As rates of interest and inflation each climbed, patrons retreated to the sidelines and started taking a wait-and-see method. Nevertheless, whereas it’s quieter than the frantic tempo we skilled in 2021, it’s now a balanced market.”

Supply: Ottawa Actual Property Board (OREB)