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While there may be some markets clearly experiencing a soft buyer’s market, the Westside Market definitely saw a turnaround in March with all the sales stats showing a “balanced market”. There was a lot more buzz in the detached market with many more sales, 151 houses to be exact, the busiest month for houses sold since March of last year. Increased sales combined with a reduction of new house listings has brought the months of supply back under 6 which is indicative of a balanced market.
The most sought after properties in the detached market continue to be building lots and older lot value homes. These properties are still attracting the most attention with many sales involving multiple offers and over asking price sales. The new construction market continues to be experiencing the opposite effect with lots of inventory and sluggish sales.
In the Condo and Townhome market the story is the same. A reduced number of new listings, stable demand and stable prices have brought this market also into a more balanced state with 4 to 5 months supply.
March is the make or break month with Real Estate sales typically peaking as we are in the middle of the Spring Market. The increase in March sales provides buyers with some level of confidence that the market is stable and buying real estate is still a great place to park your money whether it’s for your principal residence of for investment.
Market Conditions really do vary by neighborhood and type of property. For a more detailed analysis of what’s happening in your area call or email us today. We have over 20 years experience selling homes on Vancouver’s Westside. Put our wealth of knowledge to work for you.
Westside Detached March summary:
Westside Townhomes and Condos:
Condo Sales:
Overall the Spring Market has come to the Westside with a resurgence of buyers and sales. While we are not seeing sales levels anything like what we saw in 2011, 2010 and prior it’s still a market showing resilience fueled by low interest rates, immigration and confidence among local buyers.
We look forward to your comments and inquiries with any real estate questions you might have.
Happy Spring!
Andrew & Jill Hasman

When you read the real estate market stats in the newspaper and hear it in the media its quite evident that Vancouver’s housing market continues to remain cool. Sales in February across the region were down again in February some 29% compared to last year and year to date are down 23%. Home prices to are down but ever so slightly.
On Vancouver’s Westside what’s going on really is neighbourhood specific and property specific. I am still seeing the strongest demand in Building Lots ( lot value properties). We sold 2 building lots in February, 1 in Dunbar and 1 in Shaughnessy. Both homes attracted multiple offers with the final selling prices moving way over the asking price. New Construction appears still very soft with a glut of new homes on the market and very few homes selling.
There have been some generous price declines on some properties where home owners need to sell. For those that do not have to sell, many homeowners have taken their homes off the market waiting for better times.
Below is a summary of Vancouver’s Westside Market Stats for February:
Westside Detached Properties:
Westside Attached Properties:
Over all stats show a soft but fairly stable market with supply levels only marginally up and prices showing resilience. There are pockets where prices have fallen by as much as 15% but for the most part price declines are fairly muted. I would say at the High-End of the market over $ 3 million there are potentially some pretty good deals to be had. Building lots and Lot Value homes in the sought after locations seem to have price stability.
For a more accurate assessment of your homes market value Jill and I are always available to drop by and meet with you. You can reach us anytime on our mobile at 604-657-7936 or via email at Andrew@andrewhasman.com
Yours Truly
Andrew Hasman

After several months of declining sales and negative buyer sentiment the new year appears to be showing signs of a stabilizing market. The year finished off with inventory levels falling off as sellers de- listed their homes for the Holiday Season and for the simple fact that they were not willing to sell at current market levels. I suspect many of these properties will stay off the market until prices firm up or until seller motivation changes. I noticed Open Houses were alot busier in January along with private buyer viewings. Many buyers sitting on the fence last Fall are now looking seriously at making a purchase. Many already have as January sales stayed on par with last year for single family houses and attached properties.
As I write this brief summary we are approaching the Lunar New Year next week. Typically this has been a very busy period for homes sales as many buyers from China make the trip to Vancouver for the purpose of visiting family and purchasing property. So far the numbers of buyers from China does appear far below levels seen in 2010-2012. By this time next month we will have a better idea if the Off- Shore buyer has made any significant impact to our local market. I will keep you posted.
As we approach Spring, many of you that are thinking of selling, this is an ideal time to begin preparing your home for sale. Jill and I are all about pre-listing preparation and it’s a big part of our VALET SERVICE. We don’t just list your home we help you prepare it for a successful sale. Call us today and let us help put you on the path to success.
Below is a brief summary of how the real estate numbers stack up as at January 31st compared to last year;
Westside Single Family Homes:
Townhomes and Condos:
Greater Vancouver ( All Areas) Detached:
For a more detailed analysis of what is going on in your specific neighborhood please contact us anytime. Prices and market conditions can be neighborhood specific, reading into the above statistics don’t necessarily tell the picture that is relevant to your home. We look forward to your calls anytime
Yours Truly,
Andrew & Jill Hasman
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Firstly we want to wish all our clients past & present the very best for 2013. We also want to thank you all for your continued support making this past year another very successful year for our company despite adverse market conditions.
This year we are celebrating a milestone of 20 years selling homes in Vancouver. For all of those 150 or so guests who made it to our jam-packed client celebration, thank you for being apart of a fabulous evening.
This past year saw a definte adjustment in certain types of property markets in Vancouver. Tighter mortgage lending policies, a decline in buyers from China & worries about economics weighed on peoples confidence to buy real estate in 2012.
With this all being said, the overall property market appears stable with inventories quickly declining as we approached year end. I think many are approaching 2013 with cautious optimism that the property market will remain stable.
The market correction on Vancouver's Westside the past year has been healthy. We could see prices dip further but I'm betting the next 3 months ( Jan-March ) will see a more robust market with prices stabilizing. Beyond that it's anyones guess.
The December sales stats are listed below.
Westside Single Family Detached Properties:
Townhomes and Condos:
The above numbers are just averages and numbers for the whole Westside. For an accurate assessment of your property it’s important to focus on sales and activity by specific type of properties and in specific neighborhoods.
For a Market Evaluation specific to your home & neighborhood call or email us anytime. Jill & I bring a wealth of experience & knowledge about what it takes to sell for the highest possible price & negotiate the best deal when buying.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Andrew & Jill Hasman
Andrew Hasman Remax

Firstly we want to wish all our clients past & present the very best for 2013. We also want to thank you all for your continued support making this past year another very successful year for our company despite adverse market conditions.
This year we are celebrating a milestone of 20 years selling homes in Vancouver. For all of those 150 or so guests who made it to our jam-packed client celebration, thank you for being apart of a fabulous evening.
This past year saw a definte adjustment in certain types of property markets in Vancouver. Tighter mortgage lending policies, a decline in buyers from China & worries about economics weighed on peoples confidence to buy real estate in 2012.
With this all being said, the overall property market appears stable with inventories quickly declining as we approached year end. I think many are approaching 2013 with cautious optimism that the property market will remain stable.
The market correction on Vancouver's Westside the past year has been healthy. We could see prices dip further but I'm betting the next 3 months ( Jan-March ) will see a more robust market with prices stabilizing. Beyond that it's anyones guess.
The December sales stats are listed below.
Westside Single Family Detached Properties:
Townhomes and Condos:
The above numbers are just averages and numbers for the whole Westside. For an accurate assessment of your property it’s important to focus on sales and activity by specific type of properties and in specific neighborhoods.
For a Market Evaluation specific to your home & neighborhood call or email us anytime. Jill & I bring a wealth of experience & knowledge about what it takes to sell for the highest possible price & negotiate the best deal when buying.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Andrew & Jill Hasman
Andrew Hasman Remax
We continued to slow sluggish sales activity on the Westside during November. That being said there is some promising news. The number of homes on the market at the end of November has dropped substantially since peaking in mid-September. I have also noticed a lot more calls on our listed properties combining with more viewings too. Even though sales volumes continue to remain well below last year’s levels, the shrinking supply and stable sales volume over the past 6 months points to a stable market moving forward. In fact, I’m going to go out on a limb and predict a robust Winter Market with brisk activity in January & February.
For home owners thinking about selling in 2013, keep in mind if you list your home in March ( based on the last 4 years of sales activity) you missed the best time for selling. Home owners that listed their homes just before Chinese New Year achieved the highest selling prices. The period of Late January to end of the February was the busiest time for housing sales the last 4 years. Why should this year be any different? I do not see any housing crash or even much more downside to house prices. Prices have already slipped 10-15% in some cases and I feel that is as far as it will go.
Too many home owners and buyers try to time the market. I would suggest either buying or selling when the timing is personally right for you.
Here’s how the numbers look from November:
Single Family Homes:
- Home sales in November were down 36% versus November 2011 from 121 units to 77 units. Year to date home sales are down 37%
- The average selling price of a home was down 6% this November verses last Year. Year to date the average selling price is 1% higher to $ 2,425,576.
- The supply of homes is 20% higher at 846 units at November 30th this year verses 705 last year. At month end the month’s supply now sits at 11 compared with 5.8 months a year ago.
Townhomes and Condos:
- Townhome sales fell 16% and Condo sales fell 33% this November verses last November. Year to date Townhome sales are down 27% and Condo sales are down 21%.
- The average sale price of a town home was even with last November ( $ 870,000) and year to date is also even ( $ 940,000). Condo prices were 3% higher this November verses last year and year to date condo prices are 1% lower to sit at $ 620,000.
- The supply of townhomes is 7% higher this year verses the same time last year and condo supply is 12% higher
Overall the market looks pretty stable. I am finding that well priced properties are still commanding attention and are selling quickly. If you remove all the “Overpriced Properties” from the market place, there is still demand in the market place.
If you would like an assessment of your home or investment property I am always available to provide my professional opinion.
Wishing you and your family the very best of the season and Happy New Year
Andrew & Jill Hasman

As expected in any Fall market, October home sales saw an increase in units sales from September. The overall picture ( even though the market is soft ) is relatively stable. The number of homes on the market has now fallen below 1000 units resulting in the Months of Supply now less than 10. One month ago we were hovering around 13 month’s supply. Overall activity is still down from last year but the numbers in October showed the declines are slightly decreasing telling me there is no market crash in sight. The biggest prices reductions have been on the properties that saw the huge bump up in market prices. The more affordable end of the market while softer than one year ago has seen much lesser price adjustments to the down side.
The way I see it, it’s a great time to buy with very few ( if any ) competing offers. Buyers have time to make decisions, they have selection , they have rock bottom interest rates and they have lower prices. Why buy when the market is over heated and prices are being pushed higher. This is the best time to buy. If you ask most buyers they are waiting for prices to go lower. “Just let me know when the market has hit bottom and I will jump in too!” Not so easy to predict!
Here is how the numbers stack up for October:
Westside Single family homes:
- During the month of October there were 104 homes sold verses 120 in October 2011. A decrease of 13%. Year to date home sales are down 38% from 1803 units to 1117 units.
- The average selling price of a home was Up 6% in October to $ 2,510,313. Year to date the average selling price is Up 2% to $ 2,441,793.
- There were 226 homes listed for sale in October verses 296 last year. A decline of 23%. At month end the supply of homes was 960 units verses 827 last year, an increase of 16%
- The Months of Supply has fallen from over 12 last month to 9.23 months at the end of October. Last year we had 6.89 months of supply.
Westside Townhomes & Condos:
- Townhome sales rose by 8% and condo sales fell by 19% this October verses last year. The year to date sales show town homes down by 28% and condos down by 20%
- The average selling price is almost even this October verses last year and year to date selling prices are also virtually even.
- The supply of townhomes was 17% higher and Condo supply was 10% higher than last October 31st.
- The Months of supply tells a stable market for townhomes with just over 6 months and that’s the same as last year. Condos have climbed from 5.7 months to 7.9 months this year.
If you are interested to know the market value of your home or just a general overview of the market conditions please call upon us at any time. We welcome your calls.
Yours Truly,
Andrew & Jill Hasman

After several months of slowing sales and increasing supply the new media have made it official.
That Vancouver’s Housing Market is now officially slowing and it’s a “Buyer’s Market”. The media always seem to be somewhat behind what is really happening on the front lines It’s always best to speak with the REALTOR® active in your neighborhood to get a real handle on what’s happening specific to your house market.
September sales activity (on the Westside) continues to remain at levels not seen since the late 1990’s. We now have over 12 month’s housing supply and home prices were down (on average 6% ) in September this year’s verses last year.
This all being said, a correctly priced home that presents well will still attract offers and a sale within 30 days. There’s a lot of supply and choice for buyers right now. It’s critical for sellers to make their home stand out from the crowd. Pricing and Presentation is now more important than ever.
Here’s how the numbers stack up:
Westside Single Family Homes:
Townhomes and Condos:
Is Your Home Market Ready?
If you are thinking of placing your home on the market this Fall, remember, First Impressions are everything. Jill and I would be pleased to drop by, meet with you and suggest what you can do to increase not only the saleability of your home but also its Market value. So many of our suggestions are typically simple changes or repairs well worth the effort.
A poorly staged home with outstanding deficiencies will always sell for less and take longer to sell that the well prepared home.
Don’t sell yourself short. Call us today! We can easily be reached on our mobile at 604-657-7936 or via email at
Andrew@andrewhasman.com.
Andrew Hasman

August was stable compared to July in that the supply of houses relative the the actual sales remained fairly stable. The one notable statistic was the Average sale price of a house. In August the average was pulled higher by 14% over the 2011 average sale price. This increase is due to two very large sales on the Westside during the month. Of the 75 houses sold, there were two sales over $ 12 million which have brought the average sale price up. Another interesting statistic is the drop in supply from Aug 31st to Sept 1st of approximately 60 houses. For the first time in several months we have under 1000 houses for sale but I predict this number to quickly move up as more homes enter the market in time for the Fall. In the past three weeks I personally noticed a pick-up in the number of buyers looking at houses and the number of offers received. So far we have not seen this translate into increased house sales. With September upon us it will be a matter of time before we see if our market will see increased sales activity or not. Stay tuned!
Here’s how the numbers stack up for Westside Real Estate Activity in August:
Single Family Homes
Townhomes and Condos
Is Your Home Market Ready?
If you are thinking of placing your home on the market this Fall, remember, First Impressions are everything. Jill and I would be pleased to drop by, meet with you and suggest what you can do to increase not only the saleability of your home but also its Market value. So many of our suggestions are typically simple changes or repairs well worth the effort.
A poorly staged home with outstanding deficiencies will always sell for less and take longer to sell that the well prepared home.
Don’t sell yourself short. Call us today! We can easily be reached on our mobile at 604-657-7936 or via email at Andrew@andrewhasman.com.
Have a Great Autumn!
Andrew & Jill Hasman

As expected ( after four months of declining sales ) the Summer market continues to chug along with
house sales at levels not seen since 2009. There are now 12.5 month’s supply of houses for sale on the Westside which technically puts us in a Buyer’s Market. This is quite a change from where we were one year ago when we had 4.5 month’s supply. I expect the level of homes on the market to remain stable though August with sales hovering around 70 to 90 sales for the month.
September and October typically bring an increase in demand but also an increase in inventory. This year may see many home owners de list their properties not willing to sell at prices the market is willing to pay. If this is the case we should see inventory levels remain stable.
On Vancouver’s Westside home prices continue to be far out of line with economic fundamentals meaning we have become fully reliable on foreign buyers supporting our current price levels. If we continue to see an absence of these buyers then prices ( in my opinion) will trend lower. You only have to look at the High End of the market above $ 3 million and there is a glut of homes for sale. Where have all the buyers gone?
Here’s how the numbers stack up for Vancouver’s Westside:
Single Family Homes:
- During the month of July there were 83 homes sold versus 139 one year ago. A decline of 40%. Year to date home sales are down by 41% compared to 2011.
- Average selling price of a home was $ 2,397,045 almost unchanged from 1 year ago. Year to date the average sale price is also even with last year at $ 2,415,050.
- There were 1038 homes listed for sale at July 31st this year compared to 632 1 year ago. That is an increase of 64%
- There were 12.5 month’s supply of houses at July 31st versus 4.5 month’s one year ago.
Townhomes and Condos:
- Townhomes sales fell 25% and Condo sales fell 19% from this July compared to July 2011. Year to date sales are down 31% for Townhomes and 18% for condos.
- The average sale price of a towmhome is 9% below last July and Condo prices were down 7%. Year to date prices of both townhomes and condo are almost even.
- The inventory of townhomes has risen by 27% from 266 units to 340 units and condo supply has climbed 16% from 1941 to 2260 units.
- There are now 7.4 month’s supply of townhomes versus 4.3 month’s a year ago. Condo supply has climbed from 5.7 month’s to 8.2 month’s last year.
Greater Vancouver Real Estate Market ( single family houses)
- Sales of all detached properties on MLS in July fell 28% from 1101 units last July to 790 units this year. Year to date sales are down 26%.
- Average selling price has fallen by 8% from $ 1,133,357 to $ 1,041,325.
- The supply of houses has increased by 24% and the month’s of supply has increased from 5.8 to 10 month’s this year.
Overall our market seems to be gradually cooling . That being said, it is summer and this is probably what a “Normal Summer” market should feel like. For most Vancouverites this market feels slow but remember so many of the past years we have had booming conditions. A Booming market is only sustainable for so long.
If you are looking to know the market value of your home or have any general real estate questions I am always available to be of service. Please call me anytime at 604-657-7936 or email me at Andrew@andrewhasman.com
Have a great summer
Andrew Hasman
