Coal Harbour Waterfront Condos: What Buyers Should Know

If you're considering a Coal Harbour waterfront condo, here's the short version: this downtown Vancouver pocket between Stanley Park and the Convention Centre offers some of the city's most sought-after water and mountain views, but buying here comes with its own rules — from strata fee ranges to vi

Understanding Property Taxes in Chilliwack, BC: 2026 Guide

Property taxes in Chilliwack, BC are due July 2, 2026, and they cover more than the annual bill you get from the City — homeowners here also need to understand the Home Owner Grant, BC's speculation and vacancy tax, and, for buyers, the property transfer tax. I'm Stephanie Wong PREC with Luxmore Rea

First-Time Homebuyer Guide for Port Coquitlam BC

Buying your first home in Port Coquitlam comes down to three things: knowing which neighbourhood fits your budget, understanding the tax breaks you qualify for, and having a clear financing plan before you start touring homes. As a Tri-Cities real estate agent with Luxmore Realty, I work with first-

First-Time Homebuyer Guide for Surrey BC in 2026

If you're a first-time buyer looking at Surrey, BC right now, the timing works in your favour. The Fraser Valley is firmly in buyer's market territory, prices have pulled back from their 2022 peak, and government incentives for first-time purchasers have never been stronger. As a Metro Vancouver rea