INFOGRAPHICS: August 2026 FVREB Fraser Valley Market Reports

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Fraser Valley sellers feel the squeeze as buyers take their time

A deepening buyer’s market in the Fraser Valley is giving buyers more time to make their move, as sales continued to slow in August.

The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 941 sales on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in August, a 14 per cent decrease from July but one per cent above sales from the same month last year. The year-over- year increase marks only the second annual gain since the beginning of 2025, a modest bright spot in a market where overall demand remains subdued and prices continue to ease.

“We’re seeing a bit of a tug-of-war between buyers and sellers right now,” said Ishaq Ismail, Chair of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. “Some buyers are seeing an opportunity to negotiate below asking price, while sellers who need to sell are more likely to accept lower offers. That dynamic is contributing to the gradual decline in home prices we are seeing across the Fraser Valley, which ultimately creates more opportunities for those looking to get into the market.”

The summer slowdown was also reflected in fewer homes coming to market, as some sellers held off on listing. The Fraser Valley saw 2,373 new listings in August—a 16 per cent decline from July and 15 per cent below the same month last year. Overall inventory also edged down in August, with 9,787 active listings on the market, a three per cent decline from July, but still 33 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average.

The Fraser Valley remains in a buyer’s market with a sales-to-active listings ratio of 10 per cent in August. A balanced market is typically defined by a ratio between 12 and 20 per cent.

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The following data is a comparison between August 2026 and August 2025 numbers, and is current as of September of 2026. For last month’s report, check out our previous infographic!

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