A condo building is seen under construction surrounded by houses as condo towers are seen in the distance in Vancouver, B.C., Fri. March 30, 2018.

VANCOUVER — The local real estate board says the benchmark price of a detached home in Metro Vancouver fell nearly 10 per cent year over year as more sellers listed properties, but house hunters continued to take their time in February. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says nearly 28 per cent fewer detached properties sold last month compared with February 2018, and the benchmark price dropped 9.7 per cent to $1,443,100. Watch: Canada's most expensive condo got a serious price cut. Story continues below.