Barton Lui

Listings are coming off the market. Prices are still sliding. Here's why both are true.

This is Barton from Real Broker. Something changed in June, and it's worth your attention. For the first time in a while, home sales rose across every property type compared to last year: detached, townhouse, and condo all moved up together. That's rare. Prices are still down about 6% from a year ago, so let's look at why both things are happening. Buyers came back across every home type Total home sales in Metro Vancouver, January to June 2026. Source: Greater Vancouver REALTORS. Metro...

Happy Saturday! Here's where I'd be spending my weekend (June 27-28) if I were house-hunting in Burnaby or Richmond right now. As always, these are open houses I'd actually recommend to friends and family. Burnaby, Metrotown 503 - 6658 Dow Avenue A 1-bed + den at MODA by Polygon, steps from Metrotown Mall and the SkyTrain. Great option for a first-time buyer who wants walkability without giving up space for a home office. 3101 - 6699 Dunblane Avenue A 2-bed, 1-bath at Polaris. Solid layout...