If you’re searching for luxury waterfront living in Vancouver, few neighborhoods compare to Coal Harbour. Known for its spectacular ocean views, luxury high-rise condominiums, marina lifestyle, and close proximity to downtown, Coal Harbour remains one of the most desirable real estate markets in Canada.

From sleek modern condos to breathtaking penthouses overlooking the harbor, buyers continue to explore properties for sale in Coal Harbour because the area combines luxury, convenience, and long-term investment potential.

In this guide, we highlight seven stunning properties you don’t want to miss, explain what makes Coal Harbour so desirable, and share tips for buyers considering this prestigious waterfront community.

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Foreign nationals (non-Canadian citizens or permanent residents) face strict rules when buying Vancouver real estate. As of 2026, a federal ban on foreign homebuyers in Canada is in force until January 1, 2027. Only certain exceptions apply (e.g., some international students, workers, or Canadian spouses of foreigners). If eligible to buy, foreigners must pay steep extra taxes: an additional property transfer tax (APT) of 20% of the purchase price on homes in Metro Vancouver, plus the regular BC Property Transfer Tax (1–3% based on price). Foreign owners also face annual vacancy or speculation taxes: British Columbia’s Speculation and Vacancy Tax (SVT) demands yearly occupancy declarations and can penalize empty properties up to 2% of assessed value.…

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Remote work is changing the way people live in Vancouver. More people can now work from home, and that’s affecting where they want to live. Instead of being tied to downtown offices, buyers are looking for bigger homes, quieter neighborhoods, and space to set up a home office.

This shift is creating a boom in the suburbs and slowing down downtown condo sales. If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or just keeping up with the market, here’s what you need to know.

Suburbs vs. Downtown: Where People Are Moving

People are moving to places like Surrey, Langley, Burnaby, Abbotsford, and New Westminster. Why? They offer:

  • Bigger homes

  • Yards and outdoor space

  • Room for home offices

At the same time, downtown…

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Buying a home in Vancouver starts with one simple step: finding the right place to search. Many buyers open a few large real estate websites and scroll through hundreds of listings. The problem is these platforms often show outdated information, limited filters, or homes that are already sold. Vancouver Home Search changes that by focusing solely on Vancouver’s market. It uses fresh MLS data and local knowledge to help you spot the best homes.

Instead of generic search results, Vancouver Home Search gives buyers access to:

  • Accurate MLS Data: Listings updated daily so you see current properties, not stale ones.

  • Local Filters: Search by Vancouver neighborhood, school, transit line, and more.

  • Neighborhood Info: Built in profiles…

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Vancouver duplexes, often referred to as semi detached homes, offer a strong opportunity for multi generational living and rental income. Market conditions in early 2026 are leaning in favor of buyers.

In January 2026, the Greater Vancouver attached home benchmark price, which includes townhouses and duplexes, sits around 1.04M, down roughly 5 percent year over year. Vancouver East is near 1.037M, while Vancouver West is approximately 1.397M.

High demand neighborhoods such as Kitsilano, Kerrisdale, Cambie, Mount Pleasant, and Renfrew often exceed these averages.

Prices have eased between 4 to 8 percent in many segments over the past year, while inventory levels have increased. This combination creates opportunity. Buyers seeking rental income or…

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Fraser Valley market shows early bloom with February sales lift

SURREY, BC – The Fraser Valley market showed early signs of a spring thaw in February, with sales increasing over January but continuing to trail typical levels for this time of year.

The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 843 sales on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in February, a 36 percent increase from January, but 38 percent below the ten-year seasonal average. New listings declined nine percent in February to 2,796, suggesting some sellers are choosing to wait amid competitive inventory levels and may be positioning their homes for the peak of the spring market.

“Buyer-friendly conditions continue to define the Fraser Valley market,” said Tore Jacobsen, Chair of…

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The new normal for Metro Vancouver’s housing market continues


Metro Vancouver home sales registered on the MLS® in February continued the recent trend of slower-than-average sales, seeing a ten percent decline over the same period last year.


The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 1,648 in February 2026, a 9.8 percent decrease from the 1,827 sales recorded in February 2025. This was 28.7 percent below the 10-year seasonal average (2,310).


“With each passing data point, the pace of sales running well below long-term averages is no longer a surprise—it's become the new norm,” said Andrew Lis, GVR chief economist and vice president of data analytics. “A surprising finding this February,…

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Choosing the best cities in Vancouver for young professionals is not just about nightlife or glass condo towers. It is about commute time, affordability, career access, long-term appreciation, and lifestyle alignment. In 2026, the Greater Vancouver market offers distinct trade-offs. Some areas give you proximity. Others give you price relief. A few deliver both.

If you are building a career and thinking about buying real estate, this decision shapes more than your address. It shapes your financial trajectory.

Below is a full breakdown of where young professionals should consider living in 2026, including pricing ranges, commute times, investment angles, and honest pros and cons.

Quick Comparison: 2026 Snapshot

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Canadian real GDP rose by 0.2 per cent in December, after remaining mostly flat in November. Both goods-producing and service-producing sectors grew by 0.2 per cent, respectively. Sectoral growth was led by manufacturing (1.2 per cent), wholesale trade (1.7 per cent), and transportation/warehousing (0.7 per cent). The biggest detractor to growth came from mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (-0.9 per cent). Output for the offices of real-estate agents and brokers fell by 3.6 per cent month-over-month. Preliminary estimates suggest that real GDP by industry was essentially unchanged in January.
     
Real GDP decreased by 0.2 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025, registering an annualized growth rate of -0.6 per cent. Contraction was driven by…

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