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If this is your first time here, welcome! Let us guide you through our resources and educational materials to help you on your real estate journey.

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Educational Guides to Help You Navigate

Get to Know What Each City in Metro Vancouver Has to Offer

Read our city guides for each city and town in the Metro Vancouver area. From Vancouver to Langley, find out about…

Local History

Learn about local history that has helped shape each city.

Demographic Appeal

Find out about why a particular city is popular for families, singles, and more.

Popular Things to Do

Discover the fun things to do and explore in each city guide.

Future of the City

Wondering what the future holds? Our guides can help shed some light.

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Our articles are perfect for your regular reading, whether you’re a first time home buyer or you’ve bought and sold a few residential properties.

Local Insights

Get local insights and tips that are specific to Metro Vancouver and British Columbia.

Tips for Buyers and Sellers

We have educational resources for both buyers and sellers.

Quality First

The Metro Vancouver Life team takes pride in producing top quality (rather than quantity) articles and resources.

Written in Simple Language

Our resources are designed to be easy to read, for all.

Real Estate Insights To Help You
Buy or Sell

Well-Researched Articles To Guide You Through Residential Real Estate

Popular Guides for New Buyers and Sellers

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Real Estate Insights To Help You Buy or Sell

Well-Research Articles To Guide You Through Residential Real Estate

Our articles are perfect for your regular reading, whether you’re a first time home buyer or you’ve bought and sold a few residential properties.

Local Insights

Get local insights and tips that are specific to Metro Vancouver and British Columbia.

Tips for Buyers and Sellers

We have educational resources for both buyers and sellers.

Quality First

The Metro Vancouver Life team takes pride in producing top quality (rather than quantity) articles and resources.

Written in Simple Language

Our resources are designed to be easy to read for all.

Popular Guides for New Buyers and Sellers

Read More Articles
Easy to Understand Glossary and Definitions

Learn Real Estate Terms and Definitions for Buyers and Sellers

Common and Unique Terms
Examples to Easily Relate To Your Life
How It’s Used in Real Estate
Basic Breakdowns and Related Terms

A few terms to get you started…

Definition: Square Footage

Learn what square footage means in residential real estate. Discover the technical definition, how it’s used, and real life examples.

Definition: Seller’s Market

Learn what a sellers market is when you’re looking for homes. Discover the technical definiton, how it’s used and real life examples.

Definition: Real Estate Agent

Learn what a real estate agent is and how they’ll help you in your home buying or selling process. With real examples and technical definitions.

Definition: Proof of Funds

Learn what Proof of Funds means in residential real estate. Discover the technical definition, how it’s used, and real life examples.

Definition: MLS Listing

Learn what the Multiple Listing Service or MLS is when buying or selling a residential property in British Columbia.

Definition: Market Value

Learn what the term Market Value means when you’re buying or selling a residential property. Including the techical definition and real examples.
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