Residential Real Estate Blogs & Resources

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Featured Articles

  • Closing costs in BC

    The Guide to Closing Costs in BC When Buying a Home

    By Daniel John, PREC • November 23, 2024
  • SFU Burnaby Campus and Burnaby Mountain

    Leasehold vs Freehold Property in British Columbia

    By Daniel John, PREC • October 13, 2023
  • Checklist of downsizing your home in Metro Vancouver

    Checklist for Downsizing Your Home

    By Daniel John, PREC • August 8, 2024

Latest Blogs & Resources

  • Title Insurance in BC: A Guide for New Buyers

    By Daniel John, PREC • March 26, 2026
    Buying a home in the Lower Mainland is a major milestone, but the closing process comes with a lot of new…
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  • BC Home Flipping Tax

    What is The BC Home Flipping Tax and How to Navigate It

    By Daniel John, PREC • March 26, 2026
    If you are planning to sell your residential property shortly after buying it, there is a rule in BC you need…
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  • Understanding BC Assessment Values When Buying or Selling a Home

    Understanding BC Assessment Values When Buying or Selling a Home

    By Daniel John, PREC • March 2, 2026
    You’ve just received your BC Assessment notice. Your Burnaby home is assessed at $950,000, but your neighbour just sold for $1.3M….
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  • Choosing Your Realtor To Sell

    How To Find A Great Realtor To Sell in Metro Vancouver

    By Daniel John, PREC • February 3, 2026
    When you are preparing to list your property, whether it is a condo in Burnaby, a townhome in Richmond, the market…
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  • BC Home Owner Grant Guide: How It Works & Who Qualifies

    By Daniel John, PREC • February 3, 2026
    If you’re a new buyer in Metro Vancouver or a homeowner looking to better understand how the BC Home Owner Grant…
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  • The Metro Vancouver Real Estate Market Outlook for 2026

    Good Time to Buy or Sell in Metro Vancouver? Trends to Watch For in 2026

    By Daniel John, PREC • December 30, 2025
    Deciding whether to buy a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make, and it feels hard to…
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  • 10 Green Flags When Buying a Home in Metro Vancouver

    10 Green Flags When Buying a Home in Metro Vancouver

    By Daniel John, PREC • December 21, 2025
    While many guides focus on the red flags when buying a home and the warning signs that tell you to walk…
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  • Statement of Adjustments in BC

    Statement Of Adjustments BC 101: Guide for Buyers & Sellers

    By Daniel John, PREC • November 21, 2025
    Buying or selling a home in the Lower Mainland is an exciting time, but it can be stressful with all the…
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  • Property Disclosure Statement Seller’s Guide to the PDS

    Property Disclosure Statement: Seller’s Guide to the PDS

    By Daniel John, PREC • November 5, 2025
    Selling your home in the lower mainland or other places in BC means dealing with a series of important legal documents. …
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  • Home Staging When It's Needed When Selling in BC

    When and Why Staging Your Home is Important for a Sale in BC

    By Daniel John, PREC • October 5, 2025
    When you decide to sell your home, one of the first pieces of advice you’ll likely receive is to “stage” it….
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  • Selling inherited home

    Selling Inherited Property in BC: What to Do in 2026

    By Daniel John, PREC • October 3, 2025
    Inheriting property is typically an overwhelming and sometimes stressful process. It often comes during a time of grief. While the potential…
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  • Subject To Sale in BC: How It Works & Should You Avoid?

    By Daniel John, PREC • August 29, 2025
    A subject to sale clause allows you to make an offer on a new property contingent on selling your existing home…
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