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A simple guide for first-time buyers in Metro Vancouver Buying your first home starts before you book showings. A mortgage pre-approval helps you understand your budget, strengthen your offer, and avoid wasting time on homes that do not fit your numbers. Step 1: Know your starting point Before talking to a lender, get clear on your income, monthly debts, savings, and credit profile. This gives you a realistic picture of what you may qualify for and what payment feels comfortable for your...

Greater Vancouver Realtors (GVR) released the February 2026 stats and the headline is clear: slower‑than‑average sales, elevated inventory, and a market that’s settling into a new “normal.” City‑wide, we saw about 9.8% lower than last year and almost 29% below the 10‑year seasonal average, while active listings climbed to roughly 13,500. What I’m Seeing On The Ground Now for the part you won’t  find in the stats was how buyers are actually behaving. Recently, I listed a renovated,...

If you know someone who's been saying "we'll move when the market settles"—send them this. Because the "right time" they've been waiting for? It's happening right now. The Secret Math That Changes Everything In a hot market, the house you want runs away from you faster than the equity you're building. But in a cooling market? The gap shrinks. Here's the actual math: Let say you own a townhome... Was $800,000 → Now $760,000 (down 5%) Paper loss: $40,000 The detached home you want: Was...