Things You Can and Can’t Negotiate When Buying a Home

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Things You Can and Can’t Negotiate When Buying a Home

Written by: Wendy Helfenbaum of Realtor.ca You probably already know you can negotiate the price of a home when making an offer to purchase, but there are many other things that can save you time or money before you take possession. However, there are also a number of things you should probably never ask a […]

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Home Staging in 2026: What Actually Sells Homes in Surrey, Langley, and White Rock

Home Staging in 2026: What Actually Sells Homes in Surrey, Langley, and White Rock British Columbia seller preparation guide for the Fraser Valley | Surrey, Langley, and White Rock focus | Published April 17, 2026 | Written for homeowners deciding what presentation work is actually worth doing before listing In 2026, staging works best when […]

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Selling Your Home During Divorce in BC: Pricing, Timing, and Legal Considerations for Fraser Valley Sellers

Selling Your Home During Divorce in BC: Pricing, Timing, and Legal Considerations for Fraser Valley Sellers British Columbia divorce and real estate guide for Fraser Valley homeowners | Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford, White Rock, and North Delta focus | Published April 13, 2026 | Written for spouses, family lawyers, and homeowners trying to manage a home […]

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Property Tax Deferment Program Changes in BC’s 2026 Budget: What Homeowners Should Know

Property Tax Deferment Program Changes in BC’s 2026 Budget: What Homeowners Should Know British Columbia property tax and homeownership guide | Surrey, Langley, White Rock, and Fraser Valley focus | Published April 11, 2026 | Written for homeowners considering deferment, downsizing, or long-term holding strategies BC’s 2026 Budget changed the property tax deferment program in […]

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How You Own a Home Matters: Joint Tenancy and Tenants in Common Explained

Written by: Joselin Green of REW Buying a home is a major milestone, but beyond choosing the right neighbourhood, securing financing, and signing on closing day, there’s another important decision that often doesn’t get as much attention: how you legally own a home. If you’re buying with a spouse, partner, family member, or even a […]

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BC Home Owner Grant Threshold Dropped to $2.075M for 2026, What This Means for Your Property Taxes

BC Home Owner Grant Threshold Dropped to $2.075M for 2026, What This Means for Your Property Taxes British Columbia property tax guide for Surrey, Langley, White Rock, and Fraser Valley homeowners | Published April 9, 2026 | Written for owners trying to understand the 2026 grant threshold, eligibility, and tax timing The BC home owner […]

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Downsizing in South Surrey and White Rock: The Complete 2026 Guide for Empty Nesters

Downsizing in South Surrey and White Rock: The Complete 2026 Guide for Empty Nesters British Columbia downsizing guide for South Surrey and White Rock homeowners | Published April 5, 2026 | Written for empty nesters, retirees, and long-time owners weighing a detached-home sale and a move into a condo or townhome Downsizing in South Surrey […]

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BC’s Speculation and Vacancy Tax Declaration Is Due March 31, Here’s What Homeowners Must Do

BC’s Speculation and Vacancy Tax Declaration Is Due March 31, Here’s What Homeowners Must Do British Columbia homeowner tax guide | Surrey, Langley, White Rock, and other taxable-area property owners | Published March 30, 2026 | Written for residential property owners who need to complete their 2026 declaration correctly and on time If you own […]

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Why Fraser Valley Home Prices Are Back to Pandemic-Era Levels, and What Sellers Should Do About It

Why Fraser Valley Home Prices Are Back to Pandemic-Era Levels, and What Sellers Should Do About It British Columbia seller guide for the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland | Surrey, Langley, and White Rock focus | Published March 24, 2026 | Written for homeowners trying to price realistically in spring 2026 Fraser Valley home prices […]

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How U.S. Tariffs and Trade Uncertainty Are Affecting the Fraser Valley Housing Market in 2026

How U.S. Tariffs and Trade Uncertainty Are Affecting the Fraser Valley Housing Market in 2026 British Columbia housing guide for Fraser Valley sellers | Surrey, Langley, and White Rock focus | Published March 22, 2026 | Written for homeowners weighing a spring 2026 listing amid economic uncertainty Trade uncertainty is affecting the Fraser Valley housing […]

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