Greater Vancouver markets are split, are single family homes on the rise ?

Does selling your condo and upsizing make sense now ? Coquitlam, Port Moody, New Westminster, Burnaby, Vancouver East & West, and Tri-Cities housing market — April & May 2026 GVR statistics show detached home sales rising while condo sales fall. The Greater Vancouver housing market has officially split in two. Detached home sales were up 14% year-over-year in April, while condo and apartment sales dropped nearly 11%. But that headline hides a much bigger story — because the rise in single family home sales isn't happening everywhere. In this video, I break down the real numbers area by area: ✅ Vancouver East — detached sales up 26% in May ✅ Vancouver West — up 47% (but here's the context that matters) ✅ New Westminster — consistent gains, most affordable detached entry point in Metro Vancouver ✅ Burnaby — quietly tightening, listings down 8-14% ❌ Coquitlam — flat to down, holding pattern ❌ Port Moody — down 24% in May ❌ West Vancouver — the most extreme slowdown in the entire region ❌ Maple Ridge — even the most affordable market is soft I also break down why condos are struggling so much (investor exits, oversupply, and what it means if you own one), and what this split market means specifically if you're trying to upsize out of a condo into a house, or downsize out of a house into something smaller. If you're thinking about buying or selling in Coquitlam, Port Moody, New Westminster, or anywhere in the Tri-Cities and want to know what this means for your specific situation — reach out, I'm happy to give you a straight answer. 📍 Serving Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, New Westminster & the Tri-Cities 📞 778-984-6166 🌐 damienmarks.com