Posted on
May 26, 2026
by
Emily Vu
Wondering if you should buy a home now or wait for prices to drop in Greater Vancouver? While it is tempting to try and time the market perfectly, waiting on the sidelines can often cost you the perfect property.
As a local Burnaby Realtor, my advice is simple: Don’t wait to buy real estate. Buy real estate and wait.
Here is why the current Greater Vancouver buyer's market is your best window of opportunity.
3 Reasons to Buy in Today’s Market
1. Stronger Negotiating Power
The days of frantic bidding wars...
Posted on
May 6, 2026
by
Emily Vu
Many homebuyers assume that lower mortgage rates automatically create better buying opportunities. However, in markets like Metro Vancouver, interest rate reductions often stimulate demand quickly. When rates drop to 3%, buyer confidence typically rises, competition intensifies, and multiple-offer situations return. This can push home prices upward and reduce negotiation leverage.
Conversely, a 4% rate environment with lower competition may offer stronger negotiating power and more favorable...
Posted on
May 4, 2026
by
Emily Vu
📊 Metro Vancouver – April 2026: Detached đang “ấm lên”, còn multi-family vẫn chậm
Tháng 4/2026, tổng giao dịch gần như đi ngang so với năm ngoái (-2.5%), nhưng bên trong thị trường đang có một câu chuyện thú vị hơn.
🏡 Detached đang tăng tốc.
Sales tăng 14% so với cùng kỳ năm trước, dù giá vẫn thấp hơn khoảng 8% so với năm ngoái.
Hiểu đơn giản: người mua nhà đất bắt đầu quay lại, dù giá chưa bật mạnh.
🏢 Apartment & Townhouse vẫn chậm hơn.
Sales giảm nhẹ và giá tiếp tục điều chỉnh nhẹ month-over-month....

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