BC’s resale market was expected to gain better sales momentum in the second half of 2026, though activity levels were still forecast to stay low.
That improved outlook partly reflected a rebound from a weaker-than-expected first half, helped by pent-up demand and closer price expectations between buyers and sellers.
Recent affordability improvements were expected to support rising BC sales activity next year, but overall sales levels were still likely to trail 10-yr averages.
BC avg. prices were expected to move sideways in the near term, as buyer-friendly supply-demand balances continued weighing on valuations and keeping growth soft.
BC’s second-half price outlook was upgraded as higher-priced properties were expected to outperform, while condo prices in key markets were expected to remain under pressure.