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

Buyer Seller Guides

📅 August 29, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

Home Buyer Closing Costs in BC: Every Fee to Budget For Beyond Your Down Payment

Buyer Advice · Tri-Cities BC Home Buyer Closing Costs in BC: Every Fee to Budget For Beyond Your Down Payment Published August 29, 2026 · Sebastian Czarkowski, REALTOR® | Royal...

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Buyer Seller Guides

📅 August 27, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

How Long Does It Take to Sell a Home in the Tri-Cities — and What Days on Market Is Really Telling You

Seller Advice · Tri-Cities Real Estate How Long Does It Take to Sell a Home in the Tri-Cities — and What Days on Market Is Really Telling You Published August...

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Buyer Seller Guides

📅 August 25, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

Do Buyers Pay REALTOR® Fees in BC? Here’s Exactly How It Works

Buyer’s Guide — Tri-Cities, BC Do Buyers Pay REALTOR® Fees in BC? Here’s Exactly How It Works Published August 25, 2026 · Sebastian Czarkowski, REALTOR® | Royal LePage Elite West...

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Market Reports

📅 August 24, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

Port Moody Detached Prices Drop 7.9% in One Week While Attached Homes Hold Firm

Port Moody Market Report – Week of August 24, 2026 Port Moody Detached Prices Drop 7.9% in One Week While Attached Homes Hold Firm Published August 24, 2026 · Data:...

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Buyer Seller Guides

📅 August 22, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

Can You Back Out After Your Offer Is Accepted in BC? Yes — But It’ll Cost You

Buyer & Seller Advice — BC Real Estate Can You Back Out After Your Offer Is Accepted in BC? Yes — But It’ll Cost You Published August 22, 2026 ·...

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Buyer Seller Guides

📅 August 20, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

First-Time Home Buyer Programs in BC: Every Grant and Incentive You Should Know About

Buyer Resources · Tri-Cities BC First-Time Home Buyer Programs in BC: Every Grant and Incentive You Should Know About Published August 20, 2026 · Sebastian Czarkowski, REALTOR® | Royal LePage...

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Port Moody

📅 August 19, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

Just Sold: 414 – 2525 Clarke Street, Port Moody (The Strand) — $670,000

Another one closed in Port Moody — and this time I was on the buyer’s side. My clients just picked up a bright, view corner unit at The Strand, right...

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Buyer Seller Guides

📅 August 18, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

Minimum Down Payment to Buy a Home in BC: Exact Rules, Tiers, and What It Means for Tri-Cities Buyers

Buyer Advice · Financing Basics Minimum Down Payment to Buy a Home in BC: Exact Rules, Tiers, and What It Means for Tri-Cities Buyers Published August 18, 2026 · Sebastian...

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Market Reports

📅 August 17, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

Tri-Cities Condos & Townhomes Listed Near BC Assessment: What the Numbers Mean for Buyers and Sellers in 2026

BC Assessment Watch — Attached Properties | August 2026 Tri-Cities Condos & Townhomes Listed Near BC Assessment: What the Numbers Mean for Buyers and Sellers in 2026 Published August 16,...

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Buyer Seller Guides

📅 August 16, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

How Much Deposit Do You Need When Making an Offer in the Tri-Cities?

Buyer Advice · Tri-Cities Real Estate How Much Deposit Do You Need When Making an Offer in the Tri-Cities? Published August 16, 2026 · Sebastian Czarkowski, REALTOR® | Royal LePage...

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