Housing Market and Interest Rates

Housing Market and Interest Rates

Housing Market and Interest Rates

Interest rates hit housing prices quickly. Every part of BC saw price declines, with the more expensive areas getting hit harder. Sales across BC were down, with the lowest sales in about a decade.

Home prices across BC saw home prices run up about 60-80% during the pandemic. This was most pronounced in the Fraser Valley, where housing was more affordable, and people sought more space. As the pandemic has unwound, the price trends are reversing.
We are seeing stability with house prices flattening out. Inventory has hit a record low, which has helped BC’s prices remain resilient. House listing activity and inventory levels remain low. This is a result of the high employment rates and high savings rates. Vulnerability is low, and households have savings to act as a buffer. Mortgage arrears are at a record low. Sellers are not motivated as they do not have financial distress.

Fixed Mortgage Rates Over the Past 70 Years

2022 is the 4th highest in terms of mortgage rates since the 1950s. Historically Canada doesn’t hike rates this quickly; this is the fastest tightening cycle in 30 years.

What happens if there is a recession

Historically housing sales have fallen well in advance of a recession. We tend to see a housing recovery 3 – 4 months into the recession. About one year into the recession, housing sales rebound 30-40%. This happens as a result of interest rate declines made to stimulate the economy.

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Liz Penner is a top-selling licensed real estate salesperson with the Fraser

Valley Real Estate Board and has been a top-selling realtor specializing in the residential resale of condos, townhomes, and houses for over a decade. Liz assists residents of the Langley and Surrey areas to sell real estate while looking out for the client’s best interests. Liz also helps first-time homebuyers, families, and repeat purchasers with their property search process, ensuring that her clients get access to the very best homes on the market while receiving excellent service ensuring that they find the perfect place to call home.

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