Real Estate Blog for Buyers and Sellers - Alex Dunbar

SELLERS

7 Budget Staging Tips to Sell Your Home Faster & for More Money

The National Association of Realtors says staged homes sell three to 30 times faster than non-staged homes, and most BC sellers can capture that advantage for under $500. The 7 tips below focus on the highest-impact moves first: depersonalize, declutter, and refresh soft goods, then layer in scale a

How to Buy a New Home Before You Sell (Subject to Sale Offers)

Subject to Sale Offers in BC: How They Work in 2026

By Alex Dunbar, REALTOR · REAL Broker BC Ltd. · Updated April 2026 · 8min read Watch the full video above, or read the 2026 BC-focused written version below.A subject-to-sale clause lets you offer on a new BC home while your current home is still listed. It removes the pressure of double-mortgaging

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Northwest Maple Ridge: The 2026 Neighbourhood Guide

Northwest Maple Ridge from the air, looking west toward Pitt Meadows & the Coast Mountains. The Quick Answer Northwest Maple Ridge is the under-the-radar westside pocket: closest to Pitt Meadows, fastest Lougheed access toward Coquitlam & Burnaby, & home to escarpment view lots most buyers don't rea
Mortgage Fraud in Canada (2026): The Renewal Wave and What Buyers + Homeowners Need to Know

By Alex Dunbar, REALTOR · REAL Broker BC Ltd. · Updated April 2026 · 10min read Watch the full video above, or read the 2026 written breakdown below. Mortgage fraud is one of the quieter but bigger risks in Canadian real estate right now, and not just at the headline level. It's the collision of thr
Hammond (Southwest Maple Ridge): The 2026 Neighbourhood Guide

Southwest Maple Ridge from above. Hammond hugs the Fraser River along the city's southwest edge. The Quick Answer Hammond is Maple Ridge's oldest neighbourhood, a riverfront pocket in the southwest corner with heritage character homes, the lowest detached entry price in the city, & a quiet redevelop
Websters Corners, Maple Ridge: The 2026 Neighbourhood Guide

Websters Corners is a true rural crossroads, big lots, treed setbacks, & a quieter pace than anywhere west of 240 Street. The Quick Answer Websters Corners is the rural crossroads of east Maple Ridge, centred on Dewdney Trunk Road & 256 Street. Most lots run from 0.5 to 5+ acres, the schools feed Ga
Langley City vs Township: Key Differences That Could Cost You Thousands

Langley City vs Township: Key Differences That Could Cost You Thousands Most people searching for a home in Langley, BC don't realize they're actually choosing between two completely separate municipalities. Langley City and the Township of Langley share a name, a border, and a lot of the same ameni