Squamish Real Estate Update – May 2020

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Sales to active ratio:

  • May 2020 Overall = 10% 
  • Detached homes = 12% 
  • Condos = 5%
  • Townhomes = 13%
  • Same as last month = 10%
  • Lower than May 2019 = 19%
  • Lower than the 5yr May average = 32%
  • Lower than 10yr May average = 22%

**Buyer’s market = <12% / Balanced market = 12%-20% / Seller’s market = >20%**

Sales:

  • May 2020 Sales = 22
  • Higher than last month = 20
  • Lower than May 2019 = 51
  • Lower than 5 yr avg = 67
  • 67% lower than 5 yr avg
  • Lower than 10 yr avg = 55
  • 60% Lower than 10 yr avg

Inventory:

  • May 2020 = 223
  • More than last month = 200
  • Less than May 2019 = 272
  • Same as the 5 yr avg = 223
  • Lower than the 10 yr avg = 306

In a nutshell:
The feeling in the market is busy right now.  The stats show that sales are significantly down compared to the last 4 years, but it feels relatively active right now.  Sales #’s are down, but prices remain relatively stable. Sales are down, but we are still starting to see multiple offer activity.  Let’s see how deep summer goes for sales, stay tuned!