Market Report
October 2025 Market Update
Your monthly insight into Fraser Valley real estate market trends, pricing, and opportunities.
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October brought a welcome recovery to the Fraser Valley market, with sales bouncing back from September while inventory levels remained stable. Buyers continue to enjoy favorable conditions with over 10,000 homes to choose from.
Market Snapshot
Sales Activity
Sales rebounded with 1,123 homes sold—up 16.7% from September—showing renewed buyer confidence as we head into fall.
Inventory & Listings
Days to Sell:
Detached
42
days
Townhome
37
days
Apartment
42
days
New listings declined 13.9% as fewer sellers entered the market, while active inventory edged down 4.4% from last month, creating a slight tightening of supply.
Pricing
By Property Type:
Detached
$1,411,900
-0.6%Townhome
$786,000
-1.2%Apartment
$506,400
-0.8%The benchmark price of $919,900 dipped just 0.7% from September, reflecting stable pricing across all property types with modest year-over-year adjustments of 5-7%.
Market Conditions
With an 11.1% sales-to-active ratio, the market sits firmly in balanced-to-buyer's territory, offering good selection and reasonable negotiating leverage.
The Fraser Valley market remains stable and predictable, with gradual price adjustments and steady activity creating balanced conditions for both buyers and sellers.
What This Means for You
Fraser Valley offers balanced-to-buyer's market conditions with 10,121 homes available.
For Buyers
October 2025 presented strong buyer conditions with 10,121 active listings and an 11.1% sales-to-active ratio firmly in buyer's market territory (balanced = 12-20%). The composite benchmark price of $919,900 declined 0.7% from September and 5.3% year-over-year, providing excellent purchasing opportunities across all property types.
Key Opportunities:
- Over 10,000 active listings provide exceptional selection
- Sales-to-active ratio of 11.1% indicates strong buyer's market
- Detached homes averaging 42 days on market; townhomes 37 days; apartments 42 days
- Benchmark prices down 5-7% year-over-year across all property types
For Sellers
Fraser Valley sellers faced competitive conditions in October with inventory up 15.0% year-over-year (though down 4.4% from September). FVREB Chair Tore Jacobsen noted that 'motivated sellers are responding to competitive conditions with more realistic pricing strategies.' With properties taking 37-42 days to sell depending on type, strategic pricing and presentation remain essential.
Key Strategies:
- Price competitively from day one - 11.1% sales ratio favors buyers
- Professional staging and photography are non-negotiable
- Expect 37-42 days on market depending on property type
- Be prepared to negotiate in current buyer-friendly conditions
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