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Vancouver Island Home Values in August 2025 – FAQ
Does this report include Greater Victoria?
No. These readings cover the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board area and exclude Greater Victoria.
What do SAR and MOI mean in plain language?
SAR is the share of active listings that sell in a month (higher = faster market). MOI is how many months it would take to sell current inventory at today’s pace (lower = tighter supply).
Which property types favour sellers or buyers this month?
Detached non-acreage homes, townhomes, and manufactured homes favour sellers. Acreage and waterfront homes lean towards buyers. Land and recreational remain in a buyers’ market. Condos and half duplexes are closer to balanced.
Why does MOI sometimes show as ∞ (infinite)?
If a category has no sales in the month, dividing active listings by zero yields an infinite value. We display this as ∞ to signal extremely slow absorption.
How should buyers and sellers use these readings?
Match your property type to the table. In seller-leaning segments, launch with strong pricing and full preparation. In buyer-leaning segments, expect more choice and negotiate using MOI/SAR plus recent local comparables.
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