October 2023 Vancouver Area Market Statistics

“The prime driver of the activity – or lack thereof – in our current markets is high interest rates. Today’s interest rate environment is causing those who might otherwise want or need to move, but who have locked in a rate in the 2s, 3s, or 4s, to stay and wait for rates to come down before moving, while buyers are being hit with the double-whammy of high prices and high interest rates holding down affordability. Lowering interest rates coupled with more housing production would help to free up available inventory in Clark County.” – CCAR President, Curtis Ambrose