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A client-first real estate corporation focused on transparent guidance, smart strategy, and strong negotiation.

Specializing in buying/selling, pre-sales & assignments, and investment real estate—helping clients achieve the best outcome with confidence.

11/04/2026

Fraudsters used fake ID to impersonate property owners, the Land Title and Survey Authority of B.C. (LTSA) warned on Aug 4, 2026.

According to the LTSA notice "Recent mortgage fraud activity in B.C." (Aug 4, 2026), owners can:
➜ Sign up for BC Property Connect, which alerts verified owners to pending changes on their title, and keep title records current (tell the LTSA about any name or address change)
➜ Guard against identity theft using the police prevention tips linked in the notice
➜ Report suspected fraud to the LTSA, BCFSA and your local police

Staying informed about your title is one practical way to stay on top of what happens with your property. For advice on your property, consult a real estate lawyer.

This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or real estate advice. Always consult a licensed professional.

10/31/2026

Offer accepted? B.C. buyers have 3 business days to rescind in writing, according to BCFSA.

1. The rescission period is 3 business days after acceptance (weekends and holidays excluded)
2. Notice must be in writing and served on the seller before it ends
3. A fee of 0.25% of the purchase price is payable to the seller
4. Some sales are excluded: leased land, leasehold, auctions, court-ordered sales

Before you sign, consult a real estate lawyer.

Sources: BCFSA; B.C. Property Law Act and Reg. 175/2022 (in force Jan 3, 2023), as of Oct 2026.

This is not financial or legal advice. Always consult a licensed professional.

10/29/2026

Hiring a home inspector in B.C.? Here are 5 things to check first, per Consumer Protection BC (June 2025).

1. Licence: B.C. home inspectors must be licensed
2. Mould and asbestos: the contract must say whether they are included
3. Garages and carports: an inspector cannot exclude them
4. Liability insurance: at least $1M professional and general liability, per Consumer Protection BC
5. Written report: due by the date set in the contract

Source: Consumer Protection BC, June 2025.

This is not financial or legal advice. Always consult a licensed professional.

10/28/2026

A 24-storey Surrey condo tower is heading to a court-ordered sale, according to the Delta Optimist (Sept 26, 2026).

According to the Delta Optimist (Sept 26, 2026), on the Centra tower (167 units planned):
→ Construction halted after a foreclosure
→ A Goodman Commercial listing says it is now under contract
→ The listing says pre-sale contracts were rescinded

The Optimist also reports a Gateway site in a court-ordered sale.

CMHC says Vancouver-area condo starts had their weakest first half since 2011. That was the first half of 2026 (CMHC Fall 2026 Housing Supply Report, Sept 10, 2026).

What it can mean: pre-sales can face delays. Read every document, and have a real estate lawyer review any pre-sale contract.

Source: Delta Optimist (Sandor Gyarmati), via Castanet, Sept 26, 2026, citing a Goodman Commercial listing; CMHC Fall 2026 Housing Supply Report, Sept 10, 2026.

This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or real estate advice. Always consult a licensed professional.

10/24/2026

Buying a strata home? Here are 5 documents to ask about.

1. Meeting minutes: repairs, levies, disputes
2. Depreciation report: 30-year forecast
3. Contingency reserve: balance, on Form B
4. Bylaws and rules: pets, short-term rentals
5. Special levies: approved or proposed

"Before subjects come off, consult a real estate lawyer."

Sources: gov.bc.ca, Civil Resolution Tribunal, CHOA, as of Oct 2026.

This is not financial or legal advice. Always consult a licensed professional.

10/22/2026

Fraser Valley detached benchmark price: $1,300,000 in September 2026, down 8.8% from September 2025, according to the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB).

September 2026 vs September 2025 (MLS® HPI benchmark, all FVREB areas combined):
1. Detached: $1,300,000 (-8.8%)
2. Townhome: $745,300 (-6.2%)
3. Condo: $461,800 (-9.3%)
4. Sales: 922 (-4%)
5. Active listings: 9,763, 31% above the 10-year seasonal average

Source: Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB), September 2026, released Oct 5, 2026.

This is not financial or legal advice. Always consult a licensed professional.

10/21/2026

Detached homes in the Fraser Valley averaged 45 days to sell in September 2026, according to the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board's (FVREB) October 2026 release.

From the FVREB release (Oct 5, 2026), average days to sell in September:
→ Detached: 45 days
→ Townhome: 38 days
→ Condo: 46 days

5 steps to get your home market-ready:
1. Declutter and deep clean
2. Fix the small things, like leaky taps and scuffed paint
3. Price with current data, like recent nearby sales
4. Invest in good photos, since many buyers browse online first
5. Get your documents ready, like strata papers and a property disclosure statement

The FVREB notes the Fraser Valley has spent most of the last two years in a buyer's market. Preparation is one thing sellers can control. Every home and situation is different, and these steps are general information only.

Source: Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB), September 2026 statistics, released Oct 5, 2026.

This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or real estate advice. Always consult a licensed professional.

10/17/2026

B.C. first-time home buyers: who qualifies for the property transfer tax exemption?

Per the B.C. government, as of Oct 2026:
1. Full exemption: fair market value of $835,000 or less, on 0.5 hectares or less
2. Partial exemption: fair market value above $835,000 and below $860,000
3. Who qualifies: Canadian citizen or permanent resident; never owned a registered interest in a principal residence anywhere in the world; never received a first-time buyer exemption or refund
4. B.C. ties (either one): lived in B.C. for 12 months immediately before registration, or filed at least 2 B.C. resident income tax returns in the last 6 taxation years
5. The home: your principal residence; move in within 92 days and live there until the first anniversary of registration

Source: B.C. government, first-time home buyers, as of Oct 2026.

Eligibility rules apply. Consult a real estate lawyer.

This is not financial or legal advice. Always consult a licensed professional.

10/14/2026

The benchmark price for a single-family home in the Fraser Valley is $460,000 below its March 2022 peak, according to the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB).

According to FVREB's September 2026 statistics (released Oct 5, 2026):
1. Benchmark price for a single-family detached home: $1,300,000
2. Down 8.8% compared to September 2025
3. Down 1.5% compared to August 2026
4. $460,000 below its March 2022 peak

Source: Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB), September 2026 statistics, released Oct 5, 2026.

This is not financial or legal advice. Always consult a licensed professional.

10/13/2026

Are sellers flooding the market? 🏠

According to the Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (September 2026 data, released Oct. 2, 2026):

1. New listings in Metro Vancouver: down 10.3% year over year
2. Sales: down 8.4% year over year
3. Active listings: still above the 10-year seasonal average

This is not financial or legal advice. Always consult a licensed professional.

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