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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'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.
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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A BC seller on a $1.2M Metro Vancouver home pays $110K to $130K in total transaction costs. Here is every line, with current 2026 numbers and the three ways sellers can save.
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Metro Vancouver median Days on Market is 48. A BC listing at 80+ DOM is signaling price, defect, or seller motivation. Here is how to read DOM and use it for negotiation leverage.
