First-Time Home Buyer BC: The $835K Line, the GST Rebate and What It Buys in 2026
BC first-time buyers skip PTT on homes up to $835K. The FHSA, HBP, GST rebate and down payment math, plus what's listed under the line by city.
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Vancouver real estate — price trends, heat maps, and neighbourhood-level analysis from Dan Marusin, Renanza Realty.
West Vancouver Real Estate: Detached Prices 21.9% Below 2016, the Biggest Drop in the Region (October 2026)
West Vancouver's detached benchmark is $2,822,900, down 21.9% in 10 years. Prices by type, sales, assessments and listings by neighbourhood.
Atmospheric Rivers in BC, Mapped: Hope's 174 mm Day and Where the Big Storms Hit
BC's biggest rain days since 2014 at 25 stations: Hope's 174 mm day, Squamish's 29 soaker days a year, a storm map and a moving-day rain checker.
Vancouver Townhouse Prices: $1.30M West, $980K East, and Still Selling (October 2026)
Vancouver townhouse benchmarks: $1,298,500 west, $980,400 east. Prices vs houses, sales vs condos, and townhouse listings by neighbourhood.
North Vancouver Real Estate: Prices Down 3.9%, the Smallest Drop in the Core (October 2026)
North Vancouver's benchmark is $1,290,400, down 3.9% in a year. GVR prices by type, condo sales, BC Assessment, and Lonsdale and Lynn Valley listings.
BC Place Names, Mapped: 20 Long Lakes, 16 Bear Creeks and 31 Devils
BC has 41,287 official place names: 20 Long Lakes, 10,783 creeks, 73 spooky names and just 5 Mud Lakes. Map them and search any word.
Vancouver Rental Market 2026: Asking Rents 14% Below the Peak, Vacancy the Highest on Record
One-bedroom asking rents in Metro Vancouver are down 14% from the 2023 peak and vacancy hit 3.7%, a record. Rents by city and neighbourhood.
Vancouver Housing Starts: Condo Starts Down 32%, Rentals Take Over, and a Record 6,291 Unsold New Homes (September 2026)
CMHC's September data: Metro Vancouver condo starts are down 32%, rentals up 41%, and 6,291 new homes sit unsold, a record. By city.
Canada's Longest Commutes: Vancouver Is 4th, and Maple Ridge Leaves for Work First
Toronto's 29.8-minute commute leads Canada; Metro Vancouver is 4th at 27.3. 41 metro areas and BC ranked, Metro Vancouver mapped.
Langley Real Estate: Benchmark Down 6.2% in a Year, but the Fraser Valley's Best 5-Year Record (October 2026)
Langley's benchmark is $941,800, down 6.2% in a year, less than most of the Fraser Valley. Prices by type, supply, and Willoughby listings.
Olivia's 10-Year Reign: 100 Years of BC's Most Popular Baby Names
Olivia has been BC's #1 girls' name 10 years running; Noah is back on top for boys. Look up any name in 100 years of BC data, 1926 to 2025.
Vancouver Home Prices Chart: 21 Years of Benchmark Prices by Type (2005 to 2026)
Greater Vancouver's benchmark went from $350K in 2005 to $1.08M, 13.6% below its 2022 peak. Charts by type, the last 10 years and after inflation.
Coquitlam Real Estate: Benchmark Slips to $972K, Condos Lead the Drop (October 2026)
Coquitlam's benchmark is $971,700, down 6.3% in a year. GVR prices by type, Tri-Cities comparison, and Burquitlam and Burke Mountain listings.
Which Canadian City Has the Most Maple Trees? 2.5 Million Public Trees, Mapped
Of 9 Canadian cities, Ottawa has the most maples (30%); Vancouver's top street tree is a cherry. 2.5 million public trees, mapped.
Presale Condos in Vancouver: 2 Launches in August, 4,376 Unsold Units and the Projects in Court (2026)
Only 2 presale launches in August 2026, 4,376 finished condos unsold, and deposits tied up in court. The data on Vancouver presales and what protects buyers.
Richmond BC Real Estate: Condo Prices Down 9%, Houses Below $1.9M (October 2026)
Richmond condo prices fell 9.1% in a year, among the biggest drops in Greater Vancouver. GVR data by type, sales trends and live listings by neighbourhood.
The Best Trick-or-Treating in Vancouver, Ranked: 22 Neighbourhoods by Doors, Lights and Sidewalks
Kensington-Cedar Cottage wins, Kerrisdale is last, and it rained on 20 of the last 30 Halloweens. A trick-or-treat map of Vancouver built from City open data.
Burnaby Real Estate: Condo Sales Down 14%, Prices Down in Every Area (October 2026)
Burnaby condo sales are down 14% this year and every benchmark fell. GVR data for Burnaby North, South and East, plus Metrotown and Brentwood listings.
Is It a Good Time to Buy a House in Vancouver? What the Numbers Say (October 2026)
Detached houses are in buyer's-market territory and payments are about 22% below 2023. Prices, rates, payment math and price cuts by city.
When Does It Snow in Vancouver? First-Snow Dates for 18 Canadian Cities, Mapped
Vancouver's first snow usually lands around Dec 19; last winter it never came. First-snow dates, snowfall and rain for 18 Canadian cities, mapped.
