Gord Allan

Vancouver, B.C. August 2, 2006 - The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that total residential sales for detached, attached and apartment properties reached 2,732 units in July 2006, a decrease of 25.2 per cent when compared to the 3,652 units sold in July 2005.

"It's important to note that the sales figures for July are reflective of a more traditional summer market cycle, when consumers take a break for vacations," says REBGV president Rick Valouche. "Last year was the best year on record for real estate in the Greater Vancouver area and the 3,652 units we moved in July 2005 were a bit of a market anomaly. The numbers we

June residential sales second highest on record Vancouver, B.C. July 5, 2006 - Total residential sales reached 3,951 units in June 2006, the second highest number of sales recorded during the month of June in the history of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV). REBGV reports that last month's overall sales for detached, attached and apartment properties decreased by 8.8 per cent when compared to the 4,333 units sold in June 2005. However, June 2006's 3,951 sales also indicate an increase of 12.7 per cent over June 2004 when 3,505 sales were recorded. "Although last year was a banner year for real estate in Greater Vancouver, 2006 is shaping