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The Great Disconnect: June 2025 Data Reveals a Clear Path Forward in a Confused Market
- Vanessa Pardy
- Jul 4
- 2 min read
In a real estate market filled with mixed signals, the latest statistics from Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) for June 2025 have cut through the noise. While the broader market story seems to be one of slowing sales, a deeper dive reveals a significant disconnect—one that provides a clear, actionable roadmap for savvy developers and investors.
For developers asking, "What should we build?" or investors asking, "Is now the time to buy?", this report offers the most direct answers we've seen all year.
4 Key Takeaways from the June 2025 Report
Here’s what you need to know, down to the essentials:
The Market Has Chosen a Winner
While sales for detached homes and apartments are down, the townhomes are thriving. Townhome home sales increased by 3.7% compared to June 2024. In stark contrast, single-family home sales fell 5.3% and apartment sales are down by 16.5%.
Favourable Conditions for Buyers and Investors
The report describes the current climate as having "some of the most favourable conditions seen in years". This is driven by a massive surge in inventory. The total number of homes for sale is 17,561 , a 23.8% increase over last year and a remarkable 43.7% above the 10-year seasonal average.
Signs of Market Stabilization
Data suggests the market is beginning to "round the corner". The 9.8% year-over-year decline in sales for June is half the decline that was seen in May. This could signal that the floor is forming.
Prices Are Down, Opening New Opportunities
Prices have seen modest, single-digit decreases from last year, creating a more stable environment for acquisition. The composite benchmark price is down 2.8% from June 2024. By category, the benchmark price for a single-family home is down 3.2% , a townhome is down 3.0% , and an apartment is down 3.2%.
What This Means for You
For Developers
The question of what to build has been answered: townhouses. The 3.7% year-over-year sales increase for this segment demonstrates proven, resilient demand. While others may pause, the data supports moving forward on attached home projects, confident that you are building what the market is actively buying.
For Investors
The combination of high inventory and stabilizing prices creates a strategic window for presale investment. The clear momentum in the townhouse sector points you toward the most in-demand product. Securing a presale townhouse now means you are buying a desirable asset at a time when "favourable conditions" give you more choice and a better entry point, just as the market shows signs of a potential recovery.
Final Thoughts
June 2025 data unearths clarity in confusion: townhomes are today’s growth engine, inventory is plentiful, and market stability is emerging. For developers and investors alike, the time to act is now—before this opportunity window closes.
Want to explore presale townhome listings in the most resilient market segment? Contact us today to learn more.
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