And now our 1st Qtr figures. Number of N/Van detached sales are up 5%. Average prices +19% and inventory basically the same as last year. On the attached (t/hse) front, sales numbers down 6% while apt sales were down 29%.  Average prices up 25% (t/hse) and up by 12% for apartments. All prices clearly remain up. Inventory, both (t/hse) and (apt) consistent with 2005. Demand (buyers) seems to be continuing at a healthy level.

W/Van detached up in number of sales (+11%); average price +34% YTD and inventory stands at 15% lower than 2005. On the condo side – attached (t/hses) saw 20 vs 13 units sold; average price change +4%.  Active listings now down 9% from last year. Apartments reflect 39 sold vs. 61 in ‘05; with average prices up 49% and active listings now 6% higher than 2005.