Vancouver vs Burnaby | Where Should You Buy a Home?

Torn between the City of Vancouver and Burnaby? It’s one of the most common decisions Lower Mainland buyers face and the right answer really depends on your budget, lifestyle, and goals. Here’s a clear, side-by-side breakdown for 2026. Quick answer: Burnaby is the value pick, Vancouver is the premium pick. For similar homes, Burnaby typically […]

Buying a Home With a Rental Suite / Mortgage Helper

In pricey Greater Vancouver, a “mortgage helper” can be the difference between qualifying for a home and getting shut out. A rental suite doesn’t just offset your payments lenders will often count that income to boost how much you can borrow. Here’s how to make it work in 2026. A mortgage helper is a rental […]

Do Buyers Pay Realtor Commission in BC?

Great question and one that stops a lot of first-time buyers from getting their own agent. The short version: having a realtor in your corner as a buyer usually costs you nothing directly. Here’s exactly how it works in BC and why going without your own agent can actually cost you more. In BC, buyers […]

Who Pays Realtor Commission When Buying a Home in BC?

Buying your first home in BC? There’s real money on the table tax-free savings accounts, tax rebates, and a property transfer tax exemption that can save you thousands. The trick is knowing how to stack them. Here’s the full 2026 playbook. Quick answer: As a first-time buyer in BC you can combine several programs: the […]

BC Home Flipping Tax Explained | Rates and Exemptions

Bought a place and thinking of selling sooner than planned? Before you do, you need to know about BC’s Home Flipping Tax a provincial tax that can take a big chunk of your profit if you sell within two years. Here’s exactly how it works in 2026 and whether it applies to you. Quick answer: […]

How Much Down Payment Do You Need in BC? (+ CMHC)

The down payment is the biggest upfront hurdle to buying a home so let’s clear up exactly how much you need in BC in 2026, when you have to pay CMHC insurance, and what it all costs. (And don’t forget the hidden costs of buying a home beyond the down payment.) No jargon, just the […]

Mortgage Pre-Approval Amount | How Much Can You Borrow?

Before you fall in love with a place, you need to know your number. A mortgage pre-approval tells you how much a lender will actually lend you so you can shop with confidence and make offers sellers take seriously. Here’s how it works and how much you can expect to qualify for in 2026. Quick […]

Do You Pay Capital Gains Tax When Selling in BC?

Selling your home and worried the taxman is going to take a big bite? Good news for most people: if it’s the home you actually live in, you probably owe nothing. But there are important exceptions investment properties, second homes, and rentals play by different rules. Here’s the straight answer for BC in 2026. If […]

Vancouver Home Value | What Is My Property Worth?

Thinking about selling or just curious what your place would go for today? “What is my home worth?” is the number-one question every homeowner Googles, and the honest answer is: it depends on a few key things you can actually measure. Here’s how Vancouver homes really get priced in 2026. Quick answer: Your home’s value […]

How Much Does It Cost to Sell a Home in BC? (Commission + All Fees)

If you’re about to list your place, you’re probably wondering the same thing everyone does: okay, but what’s this actually going to cost me? Here’s the honest, no-fluff breakdown for 2026. Selling a home in BC usually costs somewhere between 3% and 5% of your sale price once you add everything up. The big one […]