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14 articles on buyers guide from Rain City Properties.
Pre-sale condo buyers who purchased at peak 2021-2022 prices are facing six-figure losses as completions arrive in a softer market. Here's what's actually happening, what your legal options are, and how to minimize the damage.
Metro Vancouver has 2,500 newly built condos sitting empty—the highest unsold inventory in 24 years. With prices down 5.9% year-over-year and investors retreating, here's why 2026 may be the best buying window for condos in a generation.
The Bank of Canada slashed rates 275 basis points, but Vancouver homes are no more affordable. Here is why lower rates alone will not fix the math, and what actually matters if you are trying to buy.
Not all realtors are created equal. After 20 years in the business, here are the questions I think every buyer should ask before hiring a realtor in Vancouver, and what the right answers sound like.
Nearly one in four young Vancouver homeowners bought with their parents. Co-ownership is no longer a workaround. Here's how it works, what to watch for, and which mortgage products support it.
Everyone wants to buy at the bottom and sell at the top. After 20 years watching Vancouver's cycles, here's what actually works better than trying to time the market.
The classic real estate chicken-and-egg problem. In Vancouver's 2026 market, the right answer depends on your finances, risk tolerance, and which neighbourhoods you're targeting.
A practical guide to making subject-to-sale offers work in Vancouver's competitive market. Learn clause structures, timelines, seller concerns, bridge financing alternatives, and strategies to strengthen your conditional offer.
Everything you need to know about mortgages in Vancouver for 2026. Understand fixed vs variable rates, stress test rules, CMHC insurance, and calculate exactly how much home you can afford.
Learn how to read BC strata depreciation reports and identify red flags that could cost you thousands. A practical checklist for condo buyers covering contingency funds, special levies, and building envelope issues.
Everything you need to know before buying a presale condo in Vancouver. From deposit structures and rescission periods to developer due diligence and completion risks—a practical guide for 2026 buyers.
A complete guide for first-time home buyers in Vancouver covering government incentives, down payment strategies, mortgage pre-approval, and 15 practical tips to navigate the market successfully.
Understanding when GST applies to Vancouver home purchases can save you tens of thousands of dollars. Learn the rules for new construction, presales, substantially renovated homes, and how to claim rebates.
Everything you need to know about buying a home in Vancouver, from initial search to handing over the keys. A step-by-step masterclass for navigating one of the world's most competitive markets.