Understanding Property Taxes in Burnaby, BC: 2026 Guide

If you own a home in Burnaby, your 2026 property tax bill is calculated by multiplying your BC Assessment value by the City's residential tax rate of 3.28373 per $1,000 of assessed value, then adding any utility and local service charges. For most homeowners, this year's notice also reflects a counc

Vancouver, BC Housing Market Update: Fall 2026

Vancouver's housing market is firmly in buyer-friendly territory this fall. According to Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) data for September 2026, regional home sales came in 8.4% below September 2025 and roughly 25% under the 10-year seasonal average, while benchmark prices eased across every home

Living in Maillardville, Coquitlam BC: Your 2026 Neighbourhood Guide

Living in Maillardville means settling into Coquitlam's oldest and most culturally distinct neighbourhood — a close-knit community built around French-Canadian heritage, walkable streets, and some of the Tri-Cities' more attainable home prices. I'm Stephanie Wong, a Realtor® with Luxmore Realty work

First-Time Homebuyer Guide for Langley, BC in 2026

If you're buying your first home in Langley, BC in 2026, here's the short version: it's a buyer's market, benchmark prices have come down from their 2022 peak, and a provincial tax exemption can save you tens of thousands of dollars at closing — but only if you understand how it works before you wri