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The 10 cheapest cities to live in British Columbia right now, ranked by live MLS median prices, from $326,500 in Dawson Creek to $549,900 in Port Alberni.
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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.
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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.