How to spot red flags in a BC strata depreciation report — and what to do about them. A practical guide for condo buyers: CRF funding thresholds, offer-adjustment scenarios, and questions to ask the strata council before removing subjects.
With condo prices down 6.8% and vacancy rates rising, is 2026 the right time to buy a Vancouver rental property? I run the actual numbers on purchase costs, cash flow, and cap rates across three property types.
Your strata corporation's insurance leaves dangerous gaps that could cost you six figures. Here's what every Vancouver condo owner needs to know about personal condo insurance, deductible assessments, and the coverage that actually protects you.
New construction vs resale isn't just about price per square foot. Here's the full cost breakdown — GST, warranties, strata fees, renovation budgets, and negotiation leverage — so you can make a decision with real numbers.
Assignment sales let you buy someone else's presale contract before the building completes—often at a steep discount in 2026. Here's how the process works, what it costs, and where to find deals.
A practical guide to reviewing strata documents before purchasing a Vancouver condo. From Form B certificates and depreciation reports to insurance deductibles and meeting minutes — what every buyer needs to check.
Everything you need to know before moving to Vancouver's West End — from condo prices and parking headaches to the best restaurants on Davie Street and why English Bay sunsets never get old.
Pre-sale condos offer new construction and deposit leverage, but resale gives you immediate possession in a buyer's market with prices down nearly 7%. Here's how to decide which path makes sense in Vancouver's current market.
Condos at $708,200 are down 6.8% year-over-year with sales falling 15.6%. Townhouses at $1,046,100 are down 5.6% but sales are actually up 7.8%. Here is a data-driven comparison to help you decide which property type makes more sense in today's market.
A side-by-side comparison of two of Vancouver's most popular first-time buyer neighbourhoods. Benchmark prices, lifestyle trade-offs, transit access, and what $650K to $800K actually gets you in each area right now.
With 2,500 unsold condos across Metro Vancouver and prices down nearly 7% year-over-year, selling a condo in 2026 requires a different playbook. Here's how to price yours to actually sell.
Where should you actually live in Vancouver if you're in your 20s or 30s? We break down the best neighbourhoods for young professionals in 2026 by price, transit, walkability, and lifestyle fit.
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.
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.