the vancouver rennie review | May 2024
May 10, 2024
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There were some signs of sales momentum in April but it was a sharp rise in new listings that stole all the attention. The March-to-April increase was the highest in nearly two decades and coincides with recent restrictions on short-term rentals.
The rennie review is a monthly publication that includes our take on the latest MLS data for the Vancouver Region. In addition to presenting neighbourhood-level stats, it includes information on current rennie projects, a selection of featured listings, and insightful commentary on how and why the market is changing.
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