First-Time Homebuyer Guide for Richmond, BC (2026)

Buying your first home in Richmond starts with three things: knowing what you actually qualify for, understanding where the BC Property Transfer Tax exemption applies, and having a plan for a market that's shifted in buyers' favour this year. I'm Stephanie Wong, a Richmond-area real estate agent wit

North Vancouver BC Housing Market Update: August 2026

If you're watching the North Vancouver BC housing market this month, here's the short version: it's a buyer's market region-wide, prices have eased slightly from a year ago, and well-priced homes are still moving in about two weeks. I'm Stephanie Wong, a Luxmore Realty agent working across the North

Living in Mount Pleasant, Vancouver: 2026 Neighbourhood Guide

If you're weighing living in Mount Pleasant, Vancouver, the short answer is this: it's one of the city's most walkable, character-rich neighbourhoods, anchored by Main Street's shops and breweries, with a housing mix that spans heritage character homes, low-rise co-ops, and new towers rising around

Why Investors Are Looking at Port Coquitlam, BC in 2026

Investors are turning to Port Coquitlam in 2026 because it offers something increasingly rare in Metro Vancouver: relative affordability paired with SkyTrain access, steady rental demand, and real infrastructure investment. I'm Stephanie Wong, and as a Realtor with Luxmore Realty working across the