What topics does Sebastian's real estate blog cover?

The blog covers Tri-Cities real estate market reports, neighbourhood spotlights, buying and selling tips, mortgage and financing guidance, and insights specific to Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Port Coquitlam. Posts are written by Sebastian Czarkowski, a local REALTOR® with Royal LePage Elite West.

How often does Sebastian publish new blog posts?

New posts are published weekly, typically including a monthly market report and neighbourhood or buyer/seller insight articles. The blog focuses on content relevant to anyone buying, selling, or tracking real estate in the Tri-Cities.

Where can I find market reports for Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Port Coquitlam?

Monthly market reports are published in the Market Reports category on this blog. For live weekly data including average sold prices, days on market, and sale-to-list ratios, visit the Market Pulse page at sebastianrealestate.ca/market-pulse/.

Can I get notified when new posts are published?

Yes — contact Sebastian at hello@sebastianrealestate.ca to be added to the weekly market update list. You'll receive new market reports and neighbourhood insights directly to your inbox.

Is the advice on this blog specific to the Tri-Cities market?

Yes — all content is written with the Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Port Coquitlam market in mind. General buying and selling tips are contextualized to BC real estate law, FINTRAC requirements, Property Transfer Tax, and local market conditions rather than generic national advice.

Tri-Cities Real Estate Blog | Market Updates

Neighbourhood Spotlights

📅 October 13, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

Central Pt Coquitlam Has Had No Recorded Sales in 90 Days — Here’s What That Means for Buyers

Neighbourhood Spotlight · Port Coquitlam · October 2026 Central Pt Coquitlam Has Had No Recorded Sales in 90 Days — Here’s What That Means for Buyers Published October 13, 2026...

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Buyer Seller Guides

📅 October 13, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

Subjects Are Off in BC — Here’s Exactly What Happens Before You Get the Keys

Buyer Advice · Tri-Cities BC Subjects Are Off in BC — Here’s Exactly What Happens Before You Get the Keys Published October 13, 2026 · Sebastian Czarkowski, REALTOR® | Royal...

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Buyer Seller Guides

📅 October 10, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

Home Insurance Before Completion in BC: What Every Tri-Cities Buyer Must Arrange Before the Lawyer Calls

Buyer Advice — Tri-Cities BC Home Insurance Before Completion in BC: What Every Tri-Cities Buyer Must Arrange Before the Lawyer Calls Published October 10, 2026 · Sebastian Czarkowski, REALTOR® |...

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Buyer Seller Guides

📅 October 8, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

Home Staging on a Budget: What Tri-Cities Buyers Actually Notice (And What You Can Skip)

Seller Advice · Tri-Cities Real Estate Home Staging on a Budget: What Tri-Cities Buyers Actually Notice (And What You Can Skip) Published October 8, 2026 · Sebastian Czarkowski, REALTOR® |...

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Buyer Seller Guides

📅 October 6, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

Fixed or Variable Mortgage: A Clear Decision Framework for Tri-Cities Buyers

Mortgage Guidance for Tri-Cities Buyers Fixed or Variable Mortgage: A Clear Decision Framework for Tri-Cities Buyers Published October 6, 2026 · Sebastian Czarkowski, REALTOR® | Royal LePage Elite West ·...

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Market Reports

📅 October 4, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

Port Moody Inventory Eases While Attached Homes Sell Closer to Asking in October 2026

Port Moody Market Report — Week of October 5, 2026 Port Moody Inventory Eases While Attached Homes Sell Closer to Asking in October 2026 Published October 4, 2026 · Data:...

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Buyer Seller Guides

📅 October 3, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

Gifted Down Payment Rules in BC: What Lenders Actually Require and How to Use Family Help Properly

First-Time Buyer Advice Gifted Down Payment Rules in BC: What Lenders Actually Require and How to Use Family Help Properly Published October 3, 2026 · Sebastian Czarkowski, REALTOR® | Royal...

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Buyer Seller Guides

📅 September 29, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

Multiple Offers in the Tri-Cities: What Really Happens and How to Win Without Regret

Buyer & Seller Advice — Tri-Cities, BC Multiple Offers in the Tri-Cities: What Really Happens and How to Win Without Regret Published September 29, 2026 · Sebastian Czarkowski, REALTOR® |...

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Buyer Seller Guides

📅 September 26, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

Home Inspection in BC: What’s Covered, What’s Not, and Whether to Waive It

Buyer & Seller Advice — Tri-Cities BC Home Inspection in BC: What’s Covered, What’s Not, and Whether to Waive It Published September 26, 2026 · Sebastian Czarkowski, REALTOR® | Royal...

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Foreclosure sign in front of a Lower Mainland home

Buyer Seller Guides

📅 September 24, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

Behind on Your Mortgage in BC? What Happens Next — and Your Options

Please read first — this is not legal advice. I’m a REALTOR®, not a lawyer. This article is general information about how the foreclosure process usually works in British Columbia,...

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