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BC Housing Market June 2026: Inventory Plateaus, Homes Take Longer to Sell
Greater Vancouver closed June 2026 with 16,270 active listings at a $1,179,950 median and 54 days on market. Fraser Valley: 8,446 listings, $979,950. Inventory plateaued near multi-year highs, but homes took notably longer to sell and detached softened to $2.05M. Full city and property breakdown.
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Squamish Real Estate 2026: Sea-to-Sky Prices, Best Areas
Squamish real estate sits at a median $1,049,000 in 2026. A Sea-to-Sky guide to prices by home type, the best areas to buy, and the Vancouver and Whistler commute.
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Abbotsford Real Estate 2026: Prices by Type, Best Neighbourhoods, Buying Tips
Abbotsford's median home is $799,000 in 2026, with detached at $1.24M, townhouses at $700K, and condos under $400K. A buyer's guide to prices by type, the best neighbourhoods, and how to buy smart.
Hamidreza Etebarian
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Chilliwack Real Estate 2026: Prices by Type, Best Areas, Buying Tips
Chilliwack's median home is $699,500, with condos from $349,900 and detached houses at $939,900. A full 2026 buyer's guide to prices, neighbourhoods, and where to start.
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Best Places to Live in BC 2026: Prices, Days on Market, Lifestyle
Median BC home prices run from about $485,000 in Prince George to nearly $1M in Surrey. Here are eight BC markets compared on live price, price per square foot, and days on market, each matched to the buyer it fits best.
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Best Neighbourhoods in North Vancouver 2026: Prices, Transit, Trails
North Vancouver, BC has 1,059 active listings and a $1.33M median in 2026, with the tightest 39-day selling pace in Metro Vancouver. From $799K Lonsdale condos to $2.79M Deep Cove waterfront, here are the 7 best North Vancouver neighbourhoods by buyer type.
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How to Use Sold Comps to Spot a Good Deal in BC (2026)
Asking prices are a seller's wish. Sold comps are the evidence. Here is the simple method to judge whether any BC listing is fairly priced, overpriced, or worth a quick offer.
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Debt Service Ratio BC: GDS & TDS Mortgage Approval Limits
GDS and TDS are the two ratios that decide your mortgage in BC. See the 39% and 44% limits, what counts in each, and worked Surrey and Vancouver examples.
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Leasehold vs Freehold in BC: What You're Actually Buying
Leasehold homes in BC cost 10-25% less than freehold, but you don't own the land and the lease expires. How it works at UBC, SFU UniverCity and on First Nations land.
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Mortgage Pre-Approval BC 2026: What Lenders Check and How Long It Lasts
A pre-approval sets the exact price range you can shop in and locks your rate for up to 120 days. Here is what BC lenders check and how the stress test shrinks your number.
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BC Foreclosure Process 2026: Timeline, Redemption Period & Court Approval
A BC foreclosure runs through the Supreme Court, not a bank auction. Here is the full timeline, the 6-month redemption period, and why your offer is not final until a judge approves it.
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Selling Your House in BC: Where to Begin (2026 Guide)
Not sure where to start when selling your house in BC? Here are the first steps in the right order: clarify your timing, understand your finances, learn your home's real value, choose how to sell, prepare, and list.
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