The BCREA Nowcast estimate of provincial economic growth (expressed as year-over-year growth in real GDP) for June 2021 is 8.9 percent. For comparison, year-over-year growth in the Canadian economy in June was 8 percent. We have also included a preliminary estimate for July 2021 of 7.1 percent. Growth in BC remains very strong compared to this time last year but continues to decelerate as base-year effects fade and uncertainty due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic constrains some economic activity. The average annual growth for the first half of 2021 is estimated to be 7 percent.  

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BCREA is the professional association for more than 23,000 REALTORS in BC, focusing on provincial issues that impact real estate. Working with the province’s 11 real estate boards, BCREA provides continuing professional education, advocacy, economic research, and standard forms to help REALTORS provide value for their clients.To demonstrate the profession's commitment to improving Quality of Life in BC communities, BCREA supports policies that help ensure economic vitality, provide housing opportunities, preserve the environment, protect property owners and build better communities with good schools and safe neighbourhoods.