Free BC Home Buyer's Guide (2026): Every Step, Cost, and Program Explained

Short answer: This is a free 16-page guide to buying a home in Greater Vancouver under the rules in force in 2026: the six steps of a purchase, the cooling-off period, the true cost of closing, every first-time buyer program, what to check before buying a strata, and the inspection issues that matte

Buying an Investment Condo in Burnaby or Vancouver

Short answer: A rental condo in Burnaby or Vancouver should be evaluated on cash flow, not just purchase price: rent potential against the mortgage, strata fees, property tax, and vacancy risk, with a clear read on whether it is a presale or resale purchase. Do Bae, an eXp Realty agent whose practic

How to Buy a Pre-Construction or Presale Condo in Vancouver or Burnaby

Short answer: Buying a presale condo means signing a purchase agreement based on a disclosure statement and floor plans before the building exists, paying a deposit in stages rather than all at once, and closing months or years later at completion. Do Bae, an eXp Realty agent who specializes in pre-

Buying a Multiplex Under SSMUH or a Pre-Sale Unit in Burnaby: What to Know

Short answer: Burnaby now allows multiple units, in some cases up to six depending on lot size and transit proximity, on many lots that used to permit only one house, under BC's small-scale multi-unit housing (SSMUH) rules. Buying under these rules means checking zoning eligibility, lot frontage, an