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3 articles tagged "bridge financing" from Rain City Properties.

Tree-lined Vancouver residential street with craftsman and modern townhouses, North Shore mountains visible in the background, golden hour light

Buyer Guides 9 min read

Vancouver Move-Up Buyer Guide 2026: Trading Your Condo for a Townhouse or Detached Home

In a buyer's market with 17,000+ active listings and prices down 6–7% year-over-year, Vancouver condo owners have rare two-sided leverage: negotiate hard on the purchase while still getting a fair price on the sale. Here's how to run the math and time the move.

Greyden Douglas - July 14, 2026

Vancouver craftsman house with a SOLD sign and moving boxes on the porch, downtown condo towers and North Shore mountains in the distance

Buyers Guide 8 min read

Bridge Financing in BC: How to Buy Your Next Home Before You Sell (2026)

Completion dates rarely line up. Bridge financing lets you use the equity in your current home to close on the next one first — here's what it costs in 2026, what lenders require, and when a bridge beats the alternatives.

Greyden Douglas - June 20, 2026

Split view of two Vancouver homes - one with sold sign and one with moving boxes on porch

Buyers Guide 9 min read

Should You Buy First or Sell First in Vancouver? A 2026 Decision Framework

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.

Greyden Douglas - February 10, 2026