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Subject clauses are your due diligence window in a BC offer. Here is how each common subject works, the typical 5-10 business day window, and how to remove them without losing your deposit.
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BC's Home Buyer Rescission Period gives you 3 business days to walk away from a residential purchase for a 0.25% fee. Here is exactly how it works, what is exempt, and when to actually use it.
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A BC home equity line of credit caps out at 65% LTV standalone, 80% combined with a mortgage. Here is the exact math, current Big-6 rates, the 7.20% stress test, and the risks most homeowners miss.
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BC's Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act limits Airbnb to your principal residence in most communities. Here is exactly where investor-owned STRs are still legal in 2026, the registry rules, and the $5,000-per-day penalties.
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A realistic week-by-week BC home buying timeline: 12 to 16 weeks from decision to keys, covering pre-approval, shopping, subject removal, and conveyancing.
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The federal Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit refunds up to $7,500 for adding a self-contained suite for a parent 65+ or a relative with a disability. Here's how BC families actually use it.
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Closing costs on a $1M home in BC run $25,000 to $40,000 in cash on top of your down payment. Here's the full 2026 breakdown: PTT, GST, legal, CMHC, and adjustments, with a worked example.
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BC seniors are sitting on the most equity in Canada. Here is what a reverse mortgage actually costs in 2026, how it compares to a HELOC, and the four scenarios where it makes sense.
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Zealty is now the first Canadian real estate app inside ChatGPT. Ask about BC listings, sold prices, and market stats in plain conversation and get live MLS data back.
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A BC home inspection costs $400 to $800 for most homes, plus $150 to $400 each for specialty add-ons like sewer scopes and oil tank scans. Here is what you pay, what is included, and when to walk away.
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Coquitlam has 1,354 active listings with a $941,950 median. Six neighbourhoods ranked for 2026, from $668K SkyTrain condos to $1.69M Burke Mountain homes.
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BC landlords need 3 months notice and 1 month rent compensation to end a month-to-month tenancy for personal use, plus the right RTB form. Here is every legal way to do it in 2026.