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

Market Reports

📅 May 25, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

Tri-Cities Condos and Townhomes Are Listing Below BC Assessment in 2026 — What That Means for Buyers and Sellers

BC Assessment Watch — Attached Properties | Week of May 25, 2026 Tri-Cities Condos and Townhomes Are Listing Below BC Assessment in 2026 — What That Means for Buyers and...

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Buyer Seller Guides

📅 May 22, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

Sell Before Buying or Buy First? The Honest Answer for Tri-Cities Move-Up Owners

Move-Up Buyer Advice · Coquitlam, Port Moody & Port Coquitlam Sell Before Buying or Buy First? The Honest Answer for Tri-Cities Move-Up Owners Published May 22, 2026 · Sebastian Czarkowski,...

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Market Reports

📅 May 18, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

Coquitlam Detached Prices Jump $131K in One Week as Inventory Climbs Across Both Segments

Coquitlam Market Report — Week of May 18, 2026 Coquitlam Detached Prices Jump $131K in One Week as Inventory Climbs Across Both Segments Published May 18, 2026 · Data: Paragon...

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Market Reports

📅 May 14, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

Coquitlam Detached Prices Surge 11.5% Week-Over-Week While Inventory Climbs Across Both Segments

Coquitlam Market Report — Week of May 11, 2026 Coquitlam Detached Prices Surge 11.5% Week-Over-Week While Inventory Climbs Across Both Segments Published May 13, 2026 · Data: Paragon MLS® ·...

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Tri-City News and Updates

📅 May 8, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

Coquitlam, Port Moody & Port Coquitlam Real Estate Market Update — May 2026

Weekly Tri-Cities real estate market report for the week of May 4, 2026. Active listings, median sold prices, days on market, and sale-to-list ratios for Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Port...

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New Port Coquitlam Triplex For Sale | 3450 Jervis Street | 3 Units With Suites

Port Coquitlam Real Estate

📅 May 7, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

New Port Coquitlam Triplex Coming to Market: 3450 Jervis Street

A new three-unit residential development at 3450 Jervis Street in Port Coquitlam is set to come to market this summer. Designed by David S. Mah Architect and built to BCBC...

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BC Real Real Estate

📅 May 1, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

BC Home Buyer Rescission Period — How It Works, What It Costs, and When It Applies

If you have ever signed an offer on a home in BC and wondered what your options are in the days that follow, the Home Buyer Rescission Period is the...

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Port Coquitlam Real Estate

📅 April 23, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

102 – 1619 Manning Avenue, Port Coquitlam — New Half Duplex for Sale at $999,000

If you have been searching for a brand-new home in Port Coquitlam with no strata fees, freehold title, and real finishing quality, 102 – 1619 Manning Avenue just came to...

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Port Coquitlam Real Estate

📅 April 17, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

Open House This Weekend — Brand-New Half Duplex in Glenwood, Port Coquitlam

101 – 1619 Manning Avenue, Port Coquitlam · $1,099,000 · Open House: Saturday & Sunday, April 19 & 20, 2:00 – 4:00 PM If you have been waiting for a...

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BC property transfer tax and GST rebate savings chart for new home buyers in Coquitlam and the Tri-Cities — up to $61,000 in potential savings

First-Time Home Buyer Coquitlam

📅 April 8, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

BC Property Taxes on a New Home — What You Actually Owe, and What You Can Get Back

By Sebastian | Local Coquitlam Realtor BC property transfer tax on a new home — combined with GST — can add $60,000 or more to your closing costs before you...

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