Emily Vu, Personal Real Estate Corporation

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Tại sao mùa đông là thời điểm tốt mua nhà?

Mùa đông không phải lúc nào cũng được xem là “thời điểm vàng” của bất động sản. Tuy nhiên, tại Vancouver — đặc biệt trong bối cảnh 2025–2026 — mùa đông thực sự mang đến nhiều cơ hội tuyệt vời cho người mua nhà.
Dưới đây là 3 lý do khiến Winter 2026 trở thành thời điểm đáng để cân nhắc.

1. Ít cạnh tranh hơn — nhiều cơ hội thương lượng hơn

Mùa đông luôn là giai đoạn thị trường “trầm lắng” hơn do:

  • Nhiều người mua bận rộn mùa lễ

  • Thời tiết làm giảm nhu cầu đi xem nhà

  • Nhiều gia đình đợi mùa xuân để nhập cuộc...

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Why Winter 2026 Is a Great Time to Buy a Home in Vancouver: 3 Key Advantages for Buyers

Winter is not traditionally considered the “hot season” for real estate, but in Vancouver—especially moving from 2025 into 2026—it may actually be one of the best times for buyers to make a move.
Here are three major reasons why Winter 2026 creates real advantages for homebuyers in Metro Vancouver.

1. Less Competition = Better Negotiation Power

Winter has naturally lower buyer activity due to:

  • Holiday schedules

  • Busy family commitments

  • Rainy, cold weather reducing home showings

  • Many buyers waiting for spring...

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Điều Quan Trọng Nhất Mà Người Bán Thường Bỏ Qua Khi Định Bán Nhà Tại Vancouver

Khi chuẩn bị bán nhà, hầu hết người bán đều chú ý đến việc dọn dẹp, sửa chữa, hoặc chọn ngày mở cửa. Nhưng có một yếu tố quan trọng nhất, quyết định trực tiếp đến tốc độ bángiá bán cuối cùng — và đáng tiếc là nhiều seller lại bỏ qua hoặc đánh giá chưa đúng:
👉 Chiến lược định giá (Pricing Strategy).

Dù bạn có đầu tư staging đẹp thế nào, có thuê nhiếp ảnh chuyên nghiệp ra sao, hay có đăng lên MLS với mô tả hấp dẫn đến đâu — một mức giá sai vẫn có thể khiến căn nhà nằm im trên thị trường.

Dưới đây...

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The Most Important Thing Sellers Overlook When Listing Their Home in Vancouver.

When preparing to sell, most homeowners focus on cleaning, repairs, staging, or choosing the right weekend to host an open house. But there is one factor that has the biggest impact on how fast your home sells and how much you walk away with — and surprisingly, many sellers overlook it:

👉 Your Pricing Strategy.

No matter how beautifully staged your home is, how stunning your photos look, or how compelling your MLS description reads, an incorrect price can keep your home sitting on the market far longer...

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5 Signs a Listing Is Properly Priced (So You Don’t Overpay as a Homebuyer)

Perfect for first-time buyers in Vancouver & Metro VancouverOne of the biggest worries for homebuyers—especially in a competitive market like Vancouver—is paying more than a property is truly worth. So how do you know if a listing is priced correctly?
Here are 5 key signs to help you evaluate any home with confidence.

1. Compare Active vs. Sold Listings — Sold Data Always Tells the Truth

Active listings only show what sellers hope to get.
Sold listings show what buyers are actually willing...

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Where the Vancouver Real Estate Market Is Heading in 2026

As 2025 wraps up, Vancouver’s real estate market is showing signs of stabilization. With interest rates holding steady, more inventory available, and shifting buyer preferences, both buyers and sellers are watching closely to see what 2026 will bring.

1. Home Prices: Modest Growth Ahead

BCREA forecasts that Metro Vancouver prices will stabilize and rise slightly (3–4%) in 2026 after cooling in previous years.
Young families and end-users remain active, especially in transit-connected neighborhoods.
Bottom...

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🌦️Weather Update for BC: Heavy Rain & Atmospheric River – What Homebuyers Should Know.

Environment Canada has issued a warning for heavy rainfall and potential flooding across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley due to an atmospheric river event. This system may cause disruptions to transportation, logistics, and daily activities in several areas.

📌 While weather conditions do not directly impact home prices or interest rates, they play an important role in how buyers evaluate a neighborhood. Factors such as flood risk, drainage systems, infrastructure quality, and overall safety during...

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Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate at 2.25% — What This Really Means for Homebuyers in BC

The Bank of Canada has announced that it will hold its policy interest rate at 2.25%, an important update for anyone following the BC real estate market or planning to buy a home. However, many people misunderstand this number, assuming that 2.25% is the mortgage rate they will receive.
This is not correct.

The 2.25% rate is the policy rate that the Bank of Canada uses for lending between financial institutions—commonly known as the overnight rate. This is not the rate that banks offer to consumers...

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10 Việc Cần Làm Trước Mùa Đông Để Giữ Nhà Luôn Bền & An Toàn – Metro Vancouver Checklist.

Mùa đông tại Metro Vancouver thường kéo dài, mưa nhiều và độ ẩm cao. Điều này có thể ảnh hưởng trực tiếp đến tuổi thọ ngôi nhà nếu bạn không chuẩn bị kỹ. Vì vậy, Emily gửi đến bạn checklist 10 bước đơn giản nhưng cực kỳ quan trọng để bảo vệ ngôi nhà, tiết kiệm chi phí sửa chữa và giữ không gian sống luôn an toàn, ấm áp suốt mùa đông.

1. Kiểm tra mái nhà & máng xối (roof & gutters)

Mưa liên tục có thể làm tắc máng xối, dẫn đến thấm trần và hư hỏng cấu trúc.
Hãy dọn sạch lá cây, rác và kiểm tra...

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💛 A Heartfelt Thank You to My Wonderful Clients – From Your Vancouver Realtor

Thank you to you and your family for trusting me to guide you through your home-buying journey in Metro Vancouver. I’m truly happy that everything went smoothly and that we were able to secure the right home quickly and at a fair price.

As a Vancouver Realtor, there is no greater joy than seeing clients feel confident, supported, and genuinely happy when they receive the keys to their new home. Your trust and cooperation mean so much, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to be part of such an important...

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Thank-You Message to the Client

Thank you so much, Ruby, for your thoughtful review!
It was truly my pleasure to walk alongside you in your first home-buying journey. I’m grateful for the trust you placed in me—from the initial search to securing the perfect home. Helping clients achieve such a meaningful milestone is exactly why I love what I do.

Your kind words mean the world, and I’m so happy to know that the process felt smooth, transparent, and stress-free for you. I will always be here whenever you need support, whether it’s...

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2026 nên mua Townhouse hay Condo?

Nên mua Townhouse nếu bạn:

  • Có gia đình nhỏ hoặc cần nhiều không gian

  • Muốn cảm giác “nhà riêng”

  • Ưu tiên outdoor space

  • Dự định ở lâu dài

  • Muốn tăng giá tốt hơn

Nên mua Condo nếu bạn:

  • first-time buyer với ngân sách vừa phải

  • Muốn sống gần trung tâm, tiện di chuyển

  • Không muốn chăm sóc sân vườn

  • Quan tâm đầu tư cho thuê

  • Muốn vào thị trường dễ dàng hơn

Trong bối cảnh thị trường bất động sản Metro Vancouver và Greater Vancouver năm 2026 đang dần ổn định trở lại, rất nhiều người mua — đặc biệt là first-time buyers...

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🌟 Helping My Clients Find Their Perfect Home at Seasons by Polygon – Richmond BC

(Blog by Emily Vu – Realtor in Greater Vancouver)

One of the most rewarding parts of being a Vancouver & Richmond Realtor is helping clients find a home that truly fits their lifestyle, budget, and long-term needs. Recently, I had the pleasure of assisting a wonderful client in purchasing a beautiful home at Seasons by Polygon, located right in the heart of Central Richmond—just steps from Lansdowne Mall, T&T Supermarket, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, and the SkyTrain.

This blog shares a...

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