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Across BC, standing inventory totaled 6.7K homes, including 5.5K condos, and the count covered condos, townhomes, plus some multiplex units provincewide.
Among tracked BC cities, Burnaby led with 1.21K unsold homes, followed by Vancouver at 1.02K, Surrey at 798, and Coquitlam at 620.
Richmond recorded 396 units, Kelowna 372, Langley Township 276, New Westminster 224, and Delta 211, showing inventory spread well beyond BC's largest markets.
Additional BC counts included Langford 188, Esquimalt 173, the City of North Vancouver 135, Abbotsford 118, and Chilliwack 100; listed cities totaled 5.84K.
A common presale narrative blamed mainly studios and one-beds, but broader BC size and avg. price data pointed to a different story.

In the latest Vancouver data, resales ↑~10% MoM, moving above 2K homes for the first time in nine months, a notable step.
Vancouver prices kept easing, but the pace slowed. The local home price index was ↓~6% yearly, showing softer conditions without a sharper slide.
Economic uncertainty from trade tensions rattled buyer confidence, but Vancouver still posted a clear MoM resale gain in the latest reading locally.
An economist called the current housing slowdown a temporary detour, not a turning point, suggesting Vancouver's activity deserves close watching rather than immediate concern.
The outlook called for stabilization through the rest of 2026 and into 2027, with Vancouver's path likely tied to that uneven recovery.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours survivors and raises awareness about their experiences.
It's a symbol of Canada's commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous communities.
Wearing orange shirts on this day symbolizes respect for survivors and raises awareness about residential schools.
May this day inspire a future where every voice is heard, and every spirit is healed.
Together, we can create a tomorrow filled with hope and endless possibilities.

Vancouver placed 24th among 1K global cities, staying inside the top 25 as strong economics and human capital helped offset housing pressure.
Its ranking drew strength from economics and talent, while housing affordability weighed on quality of life in a city that remained highly desirable.
A housing affordability study put Vancouver's median multiple near 11, placing the city among the least affordable major markets despite its global appeal.
An economist said Vancouver residents spent a larger share of income on housing than residents of nearly any other city, making costs a defining constraint.
A housing agency said a supply gap and slower housing starts through 2026 help explain why broader affordability improvements have not fully reached Vancouver buyers.