Metro Vancouver April 2026 Market Update

April brought a noticeable spring energy to Metro Vancouver, with more listings coming to market and buyers actively looking — but overall sales are still moving at a measured pace.

A few key points:

• Sales were relatively flat compared to last April, with 2,110 homes sold — down 2.5% from April 2025.

• Sales are still well below typical April levels, sitting 22.9% below the 10-year seasonal average.

• Detached homes are showing more strength, with sales up 14% compared to April last year.

• Apartments are softer, with sales down 10.7% year-over-year.

• Townhomes were fairly steady, down just 2% from April 2025.

• More choice remains available for buyers, with new listings sitting 15.5% above the 10-year seasonal average.

• The overall sales-to-active listings ratio is 13.5%, which points to a balanced-to-softer market overall.

• Detached homes are closest to buyer’s market territory, with a sales-to-active listings ratio of 11.3%.

• Prices are down year-over-year across all property types, with detached homes down 8.3%, apartments down 7.9%, and townhomes down 5.1%.

• Well-priced homes are still getting attention, but buyers are being selective and properties that miss the mark are taking longer to gain traction.

Bottom Line

Metro Vancouver’s spring market is active, but not overheated. Buyers have more choice and more breathing room, while sellers need to be thoughtful about pricing, presentation, and strategy. In this market, the right plan matters.

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