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BC Housing Market April 2026: Inventory Surges, Sales Accelerate
Greater Vancouver closed April 2026 with 15,241 active listings at a $1,188,000 median and 44 days on market. Fraser Valley: 7,863 listings, $969,000. Sales hit a 2026 high. Full city + property breakdown.
Hamidreza Etebarian
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Foreign Buyer Ban Canada 2027: Exemptions, Extensions and Who Can Still Buy
Canada's Foreign Buyer Ban runs until January 1, 2027, but real exemptions exist for work permit holders, students, refugees, spouses of Canadians, and rural BC properties.
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Principal Residence Exemption BC 2026: Avoid Capital Gains When You Sell
The Principal Residence Exemption shelters BC homeowners from capital gains tax when they sell. Here's how the T2091 form, plus-one rule, and 45(2) election work in 2026, plus the BC-specific traps that can shrink your exemption.
Hamidreza Etebarian
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Condo vs Townhouse in BC: Costs, Strata Fees & Which Holds Value Better
Metro Vancouver condos median $665K, townhouses $1.04M. Townhouses cost 60% more overall but 25% less per square foot. Compare strata fees, appreciation, and financing across BC.
Hamidreza Etebarian
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BC 2-5-10 New Home Warranty: What It Covers, Gaps & How to Claim
The BC 2-5-10 warranty is mandatory on every new home built by a licensed BC residential builder. Here's what each tier actually covers, where it falls short, and how to file a claim before your deadline runs out.
Hamidreza Etebarian
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GST on New Homes in BC: Rebate Thresholds, Who Qualifies & How to Claim
First-time buyers pay $0 federal GST on new BC homes up to $1M thanks to the 2025 FTHB rebate. See who qualifies, how it phases out to $1.5M, and how to stack it with the BC PTT exemption.
Hamidreza Etebarian
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BC Flipping Tax 2026: Rates, Exemptions & How to Avoid Paying 20%
Sell a BC home within 730 days and the province takes up to 20% of the profit. Here is the exact rate formula, every exemption, and how to file.
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Court-Ordered Sales BC: Auction Bidding Guide & Investment Strategy
Learn how to bid at court-ordered sales auctions in BC and acquire properties at 10-20% discounts. Understand bidding mechanics, winning strategies, and investment returns.
Hamidreza Etebarian
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Use RRSP for Down Payment in BC: Withdraw $35,000 Tax-Free (HBP 2026)
Yes, you can use RRSP for a down payment in BC. The Home Buyers' Plan lets first-time buyers withdraw $35,000 tax-free ($70,000 per couple). Here are the 2026 rules, repayment, and FHSA comparison.
Hamidreza Etebarian
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BC Home Insurance Costs 2026: What You'll Pay by City (and How to Save)
BC home insurance in 2026 runs $700-$950/yr in Metro Vancouver, $550-$750/yr in Surrey, $500-$700/yr in Burnaby. Six factors drive your rate, and five tactics can cut it fast.
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Home Appraisal in BC: What Lenders Check and What Happens If It Comes In Low
A home appraisal in BC is a lender-ordered valuation that protects the bank, not you. It costs $300-$500 and can kill a deal if it comes in low. Here's how to handle it.
Hamidreza Etebarian
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Assignment Sale BC Explained: How Presale Contract Transfers Work in 2026
An assignment sale in BC transfers a presale contract before the building completes. Tax rules changed in 2024. Here's what assignors and assignees actually pay in 2026 — plus where to find active listings.
Hamidreza Etebarian