#BC Real Estate
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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.
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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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