September Market Wrap Up Our Fall Market

Falling rates and gentler prices are giving BC’s fall market a brighter feel. With the latest Bank of Canada cut, borrowing is a little easier and buyers are stepping back in. Greater Vancouver posted modest year-over-year gains in September, and the Sunshine Coast is tracking similarly: steady sales with more inventory across all home types—meaning buyers have options (and room to negotiate). If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to explore, this is it. I’m here to help you make a smart move, at your pace.

Sales Summary September 2025

Detached Homes

  • Sales: ↑ 10.5% YoY (42 vs. 38)
  • Active listings: 479 (↓ 1.6%)
  • Benchmark price: $873,300 (↓ 1.7%) — mild softening, not a steep correction
  • Avg days on market: 80 (↑ ~38%) — homes taking longer to sell
  • Sales-to-active ratio: 8.8% → buyer’s market
  • Takeaway: Buyers have room to negotiate; sellers need sharp pricing and standout presentation.

Townhomes

  • Sales: 4 (flat YoY)
  • Active listings: 53 (↑ 71%)
  • Benchmark price: $748,600 (↓ 1.1%) — relatively stable despite more supply
  • Avg days on market: 56 (↓) — well-positioned listings move quickly
  • Sales-to-active ratio: 7.5% → buyer’s market
  • Takeaway: Inventory is up; pricing + positioning win the day.

Condos & Apartments

  • Sales: 4 (flat YoY)
  • Active listings: 53 (↑ 71%)
  • Benchmark price: $460,600 (↓ 12.5%) — steepest annual decline of all segments
  • Avg days on market: 93 (down from 142) — competitively priced units are moving
  • Sales-to-active ratio: 10% → buyer’s market
  • Takeaway: Value-focused opportunities for downsizers and first-time buyers.

Neighborhood Snapshots — September 2025

Gibsons & Area — Buyer’s Market (~11 MOI)

  • Sales/Listings: 10 / 112
  • Benchmark: $887,100 (↓ 3.9% YoY)
  • Action: Oversupply in $900K–$1.5M; entry-level still draws strong interest.

Sechelt District — Balanced → Buyer Tilt (~10 MOI)

  • Sales/Listings: 16 / 161
  • Benchmark: $847,400 (↓ 0.8%) — relatively stable
  • Action: Sub-$1M is most active; $1.5M+ moving slowly.

Roberts Creek — Low Volume, Buyer’s Market (~18 MOI)

  • Sales/Listings: 2 / 37
  • Benchmark: $979,200 (↓ 3.3%)
  • Action: Inventory heavy at $1M–$1.5M; buyers have leverage.

Halfmoon Bay / Secret Cove / Redrooffs — Balanced → Slight Buyer (~12 MOI)

  • Sales/Listings: 5 / 61
  • Benchmark: $921,400 (↓ 0.9%) — near flat
  • Action: Most activity below $1M; $1.5M+ slower to move.

Pender Harbour / Egmont — Buyer’s Market (~9 MOI)

  • Sales/Listings: 9 / 82
  • Benchmark: $797,400 (flat YoY)
  • Action: Steady demand under $800K; upper tier remains sluggish; waterfront value leads.

Coast-Wide Summary

  • MOI: 9–18 across sub-areas → broadly buyer-friendly conditions.
  • Prices: Easing modestly; pace is steady but deliberate.
  • Strategy: Buyers enjoy selection + improving financing; motivated sellers win with sharp pricing and standout presentation.