Home sales in Metro Vancouver remained below historical averages in October 2018, decreasing 34.9% from October 2017. The number of newly listed homes was at a four-year high for October. Total homes currently listed is at a 42.1% increase from October 2017, representing more options for buyers but also more competition for sellers. While home prices have decreased slightly in recent months, the benchmark price for all residential homes in Metro Vancouver is still up 1% from October 2017.