On the attached (t/hse) front, sales numbers down 11% while apt sales were down 24%.  Average prices up 21% (t/hse) and up by 14% for apartments. All prices clearly up. Inventory (t/hse) down from ‘05, by 11% and (apt) up from ’05 by 21%. Demand (buyers) continues to be healthy.  

W/Van detached up in number of sales (+11%); average price +29% YTD and inventory stands at 12% lower than 2005. On the condo side – attached (t/hses) sold are up 51% YTD over 2005; average price change up 1%. 

Active listings down 59% from last year! Apts reflect 18% fewer sold vs. ‘05; with average prices up 38% and active listings now at 101 compared to 90 in ‘05.  The North Shore maintains its sales pattern and its upward price curve for ‘06. Month over month this year, though, the rate of increase is slowing.