Home Buying Process Step by Step in Vancouver
Posted on Oct 05, 2026 in Home Buyers Tips
You've found a Vancouver condo that looks affordable, but the lender's pre-approval is lower than the listing price. Then you realize the down payment isn't your only cash requirement. You'll also need money for taxes, legal work, inspections, adjustments, and the period between signing and moving in.
That's where many buyers get caught. The home bu...
Vancouver Real Estate Sales - September 2026
Posted on Oct 05, 2026 in Real Estate Stats & News
Metro Vancouver Real Estate Update: September 2026
Home sales slowed compared with last September, driven by weaker apartment sales. Detached home and townhouse sales edged higher, while benchmark prices declined across all three property types.
Sales and inventory in Greater Vancouver Real Estate
- 1,717 homes sold: down 8.4% from September 2025 and 25...
Competitive Market Analysis Template for Vancouver Homes
Posted on Sep 30, 2026 in Home Sellers Tips
A seller in Kitsilano or on Main Street can still price a home from memory, especially after hearing what a neighbour received or remembering the market at its peak. That approach often creates a weak opening position. Buyers compare your property with the homes available today, not with an old sale or a headline number from another property type.
A...
Home Buying Inspection Checklist: 10 Key Checks
Posted on Sep 26, 2026
You're looking at a Vancouver condo, townhome, or detached house and the inspection report is about to turn a promising offer into a list of decisions. A loose handrail may be routine maintenance. An active foundation leak, unsafe electrical panel, or unpermitted basement conversion could affect safety, financing, insurance, resale value, and the p...
Buying House for Parents in Vancouver: Step-by-Step Guide
Posted on Sep 24, 2026 in Knowledge Base Vancouver Real Estate
The most popular advice about buying a house for parents is also the most dangerous: just buy the property, put everyone on title, and sort out the details later. In Vancouver, that approach can turn a generous family decision into a financing liability, a property transfer tax problem, or a home that becomes unsuitable as your parents' needs chang...
Legal Fees Buying a House in BC: Costs, Taxes, and Tips
Posted on Sep 19, 2026 in Home Buyers Tips
BC buyers should expect roughly $1,200 to $2,500 in standard legal and notary fees, on top of Property Transfer Tax that can exceed roughly $17,000 on a $950,000 purchase in BC. That's the part too many buyers miss. The legal bill usually isn't the financial shock. The tax bill is.
I've seen buyers obsess over shaving a few hundred dollars off legal...
Detached Home Guide for Vancouver Buyers and Sellers
Posted on Sep 18, 2026 in Home Buyers Tips
You're comparing a Vancouver condo with a townhome, then a detached home appears. It has a quiet street, a private yard, parking, and room for a growing household you've been looking for. The price feels intimidating, though, and you're wondering whether you're buying a comfortable home, a valuable piece of land, or both. A seller may face the reve...
Buying Condo vs House in Vancouver: A Practical Comparison
Posted on Sep 17, 2026 in Home Buyers Tips
You're looking at a Yaletown one-bedroom listed around $750,000, while an East Vancouver character house is asking closer to $1.4 million. Both could work on paper. One offers a walkable downtown lifestyle and predictable building responsibilities. The other gives you more rooms, outdoor space, and control, but demands substantially more cash and a...
How to Sell a House Without a Realtor in BC
Posted on Sep 16, 2026 in Home Sellers Tips
You're standing in your Vancouver kitchen, looking at a commission estimate and wondering whether you can do the job yourself. The listing photos, buyer calls, weekend showings, offers, disclosures, and closing paperwork all seem manageable in isolation. The risk appears to be one simple decision: keep the listing-side fee or hire someone to handle...
How to Sell a Condo Fast in Vancouver
Posted on Sep 15, 2026 in Home Buyers Tips
A Vancouver condo seller who wants a fast result is entering a market measured in weeks, not days. Greater Vancouver condos recorded 42 days on market in April 2026, 45 in May, 53 in June, and 54 in July, while median prices remained relatively stable between C$699,000 and C$718,800. Active condo listings ranged from 6,250 in March to 7,095 in May...
Professional Real Estate Agent Guide for Vancouver Sellers
Posted on Sep 13, 2026 in Home Sellers Tips
You're considering selling a Vancouver condo, townhouse, or detached home, but the usual question, “What's my property worth?” no longer has a simple answer. A recent sale nearby may look encouraging, while active listings are competing for the same buyers and asking prices are adjusting around you. You may also be wondering whether hiring a profes...
7 Condos for Sale in Vancouver West End
Posted on Sep 11, 2026 in Home Buyers Tips
You're comparing condos near English Bay, checking how quickly you can reach Stanley Park, and trying to judge whether a polished renovation hides an aging building envelope or difficult strata history. At the same time, asking prices vary widely, listing information can become stale, and a home that looks ideal online may not fit your noise, parki...