The Saskatchewan Realtors® Association has just published their most recent (April 2023) Sask Residential Market update for the province. This gives a look at how the 2023 spring market is progressing and they are reporting that:
SASKATCHEWAN SHIFTING TOWARDS MORE BALANCED CONDITIONS
Saskatchewan reported 1,216 sales in April, down 21 per cent year-over-year and slightly below long-term, 10-year averages. Aligning with seasonal trends, sales and new listings trended up above levels seen earlier this year. Although inventory levels experienced a 4 per cent year-over-year decline and remain over 30 per cent below 10-year trends, the adjustments in sales and new listings have resulted in the months of supply rising to nearly five months.
“Our market continues to struggle with supply and has since the start of the pandemic,” said Association CEO, Chris Guérette. “While inventory challenges remain a concern for us, recent trends point to potential supply relief. Should these trends persist, we may see more balanced conditions play out in the market in the second half of the year.”
The provincial benchmark price reached $323,600 in April, up from $321,400 in March and slightly below prices recorded last April.
“As province-wide figures are showing signs of more balanced conditions, it’s important to keep in mind that there is variation depending on location and price range. Conditions remain exceptionally tight in lower-priced products, while more balanced conditions exist in higher price ranges,” said Guérette. “Higher lending rates have driven more purchasers to seek out lower priced options, while it is proving more difficult for existing homeowners to move up in the market.
Check out the image gallery below to see some key information in this market update. Details on the 2023 Spring statistics from each local region across the province can also be found in the full media release from the SRA in the news section of their website by clicking here.
Local regions covered by this Sask residential market update include:
- Saskatoon and Region (including Martensville, Warman, and Humboldt)
- Regina and Region
- Melfort and Region
- Moose Jaw and Region
- North Battleford and Region (including Meadow Lake)
- Prince Albert and Region
- Swift Current and Region
- Yorkton and Region (including Melville)
- South East Saskatchewan and Region (including Estevan and Weyburn)
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