The blog · Condos and Strata · 13 articles

Vancouver real estate, on the record.

Straight answers on Vancouver and Burnaby real estate: what is actually selling, what it costs, and what to check before you buy or list. By Kyle Mark *PREC.

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October 28, 2026 · 9 min

A Luxury Condo Loss Downtown and a Six-Year-Old Building Rotting From the Inside: What Vancouver Condo Buyers Should Check

A downtown luxury condo took a big loss and a young wood-frame building rotted from the inside. What Vancouver condo buyers should check before they buy.

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June 18, 2026 · 5 min

The Vancouver Townhouse Sweet Spot: Why $1M-$1.5M Townhouses Are the Strategic Buy in 2026

Why a $1M-$1.5M townhouse is the smart family buy in Metro Vancouver: where to look, what you get, and what to watch for in the strata.

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June 9, 2026 · 5 min

Vancouver Strata Fees Explained: The Hidden Cost That Changes Your Condo Math in 2026

How Vancouver strata fees work, why they rise, how to read a depreciation report and the red flags to catch before you buy a condo.

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May 5, 2026 · 4 min

Vancouver Presale Condos in 2026: Why This Cycle Is Different and What Buyers Should Watch

Are Vancouver presale condos worth buying in 2026? Five questions to ask on developers, delays, deposits and assignments before you sign a contract.

Kyle Mark's listing at 612-258 Nelson's Court, a condo in New Westminster's Brewery District.

April 23, 2026 · 6 min

The Southeast Corner Condo with a 20-Foot River-View Balcony: Inside 612-258 Nelson's Court

Inside 612-258 Nelson's Court, a southeast corner New Westminster condo with a 20-foot Fraser River balcony, a den, a gas range and a squash court.

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March 20, 2026 · 5 min

Which Vancouver Condos Are the Wrong Ones to Buy?

Not every Vancouver condo is a smart buy. The strata, developer and hype traps to screen out, and what to check before you write an offer on a unit.

January 5, 2026 · 4 min

Why This Vancouver Luxury Condo Sold Way Under Its Assessed Value, and What That Means for You

What a Vancouver luxury condo selling way under assessment says about the market, what's driving it, and how sellers and buyers should respond.

November 28, 2025 · 3 min

Why Some Vancouver Condo Owners Can't Sell, Can't Rent and Can't Hold

Why some Vancouver condo owners get stuck: too much inventory, soft rents and heavy carrying costs. Who's at risk, who can win and what to do next.

November 14, 2025 · 5 min

Stop Getting Burned: 8 Townhouse Mistakes Vancouver Buyers Make (And How to Dodge Them)

Buying a townhouse in Vancouver? Avoid these 8 mistakes, from mortgage rules and parking to soundproofing, strata risk, floor plans and resale.

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September 29, 2025 · 5 min

Why Some Vancouver Townhouses Are a Trap Right Now

Some Vancouver townhouses drain your wallet with low appraisals, high strata fees and weak resale. See which ones to avoid and what to check first.

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September 13, 2024 · 3 min

Vancouver Townhouse Buying: 8 Mistakes to Avoid

The 8 costly townhouse buying mistakes in Vancouver, from mortgage rules and parking to strata bylaws, floor plans, resale value and why to consider a duplex.

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September 11, 2024 · 4 min

7 Condo Buying Mistakes to Avoid in Vancouver

The 7 condo buying mistakes that cost Vancouver buyers most: low strata fees, build quality, depreciation reports, amenities, floor plans and pre-sales.

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March 13, 2024 · 4 min

The Strata Property Act in Vancouver: Navigating the Waters for Condo Owners and Buyers

What the BC Strata Property Act means for Vancouver condo buyers and owners: strata documents, fees, special levies, bylaws, governance and disputes.