Journal Tag

energy efficiency

2 articles tagged "energy efficiency" from Rain City Properties.

Worker installing a new double-glazed vinyl window in an older Vancouver house on a grey rainy day

Buyers Guide 9 min read

Window Replacement Cost in Vancouver: 2026 Guide

What new windows actually cost in Vancouver, why our wet coast climate punishes the wrong glass, and how vinyl, fiberglass, and wood compare. Plus rebates, condensation fixes, and the resale payoff.

Greyden Douglas - July 14, 2026

An air-source heat pump outdoor unit mounted beside a Vancouver house on a cool, overcast coastal morning

Buyers Guide 9 min read

Heat Pumps in Vancouver Homes 2026: Cost, Rebates, ROI

Air-source heat pumps suit Vancouver's mild coast well. Here's what installation actually costs for a house versus a condo, the 2026 rebate landscape, the real payback math against a gas furnace, and what to check when a listing says 'heat pump installed.'

Greyden Douglas - June 30, 2026