October 2025 Real Estate Stats: Buyer Advantage Grows
Nov 05, 2025
“October Favoured Buyers with Higher Inventory Levels”
The fall real estate market in Metro Vancouver continues to lean in favour of buyers, with home sales trending slower and inventory levels building compared to last year. According to new data from Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR), there were 2,255 homes sold in October 2025, marking a 14.3% decrease from the 2,632 sales recorded in October 2024. Sales also remained 14.5% below the 10-year seasonal average (2,638), reflecting a noticeable shift in buyer and seller dynamics.
“After peaking in June, inventory levels have edged lower, and prices have eased across all market segments as slower-than-usual sales activity meets the highest inventory levels seen in many years,” Lis said. “With no further reductions to the Bank of Canada’s policy rate expected in 2025, market conditions appear as favorable for buyers as they’ve been all year.”
We understand that market statistics can sometimes feel too general, leaving you wondering, “How does this apply to me?” To address this, we’ve detailed the sales activity in Downtown Vancouver, East Van, and the Westside. Our goal is to help you gain a clearer understanding of the real estate trends directly affecting your neighbourhood.
Downtown Vancouver:
- Market Type: Balanced Market at 13% Sales Ratio average (1.3 in 10 homes selling rate)
- Housing Prices: Homes are selling on average 1% below list price
- Most Active Price Band: Homes between $400,000 – $500,000 with average 28% Sales Ratio (Sellers market)
- Opportunity for Buyers: Homes minimum $5M and 2 to 3 bedroom properties
- Opportunity for Sellers: Selling homes in Yaletown and up to 1 bedroom properties
Vancouver Westside:
Detached Housing
- Market Type: Buyers Market at 9% Sales Ratio average (9 in 100 homes selling rate)
- Housing Prices: Homes are selling on average 6% below list price
- Most Active Price Band: Homes between $2.25 mil – $2.5 mil with average 30% Sales Ratio (Sellers Market)
- Opportunity for Buyers: Homes minimum $7.5M, Dunbar, Quilchena, Shaughnessy, Southlands and min 7 bedroom properties
- Opportunity for Sellers: Selling homes in Mackenzie Heights and 3 to 4 bedroom properties
Attached Housing
- Market Type: Balanced Market at 18% Sales Ratio average (1.8 in 10 homes selling rate)
- Housing Prices: Homes are selling on average 1% below list price
- Most Active Price Band: Homes between $500,000 – $600,000 / $900,000 – $1M with average 31% sales ratio (Sellers market)
- Opportunity for Buyers: Homes between $1.75M – $2M Oakridge, SW Marine, Shaughnessy, South Cambie and South Granville
- Opportunity for Sellers: Selling homes in Dunbar, Fairview, Kerrisdale, Kitsilano and 2 bedroom properties
Vancouver Eastside:
Detached Housing
- Market Type: Balanced Market at 15% Sales Ratio average (1.5 in 10 homes selling rate)
- Housing Prices: Homes are selling on average 4% below list price
- Most Active Price Band: Homes between $1.25M – $1.5M with average 31% Sales Ratio (Sellers Market)
- Opportunity for Buyers: Homes between $2.75M – $3M / $3.5M – $4M, Collingwood Grandview Woodland and Knight
- Opportunity for Sellers: Selling homes in Fraser, Hastings Sunrise, Victoria and up to 2 bedroom properties
Attached Housing
- Market Type: Sellers Market at 21% Sales Ratio average (2.1 in 10 homes selling rate)
- Housing Prices: Homes are selling on average 1% below list price
- Most Active Price Band: Homes between $300,000 – $400,000 with average 30% Sales Ratio (Sellers Market)
- Opportunity for Buyers: Homes between $1.25M to $1.5M, Downtown, Fraser, Knight and minimum 4 bedroom properties
- Opportunity for Sellers: Selling homes in Grandview Woodlands, Hastings, Main, Strathcona and 3 bedroom properties
Get in touch with us today to better understand your unique situation and get honest advice on how your home fits within the overall picture. It’s important to ensure you’re getting the right advice with your best interests at heart.
Let’s chat over a complimentary coffee and see how we can help with any questions you may have!
This report data was captured on November 2, 2025 from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver MLS®. Refer to our YTD reports for sustained periods of the Sales Ratio %. The accuracy and completeness of the information is not guaranteed. In providing this information SnapStats® or Resident Experts do not assume any responsibility or liability.
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