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 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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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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Buyer Seller Guides

📅 August 13, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

Strata Documents to Review Before Buying a Condo: A BC Buyer’s Checklist

Condo Buyer Advice — Tri-Cities, BC Strata Documents to Review Before Buying a Condo: A BC Buyer’s Checklist Published August 13, 2026 · Sebastian Czarkowski, REALTOR® | Royal LePage Elite...

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Buyer Seller Guides

📅 August 11, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

BC Property Transfer Tax for First-Time Buyers: What You Actually Save (and What You Still Owe)

Buyer Education | Closing Costs BC Property Transfer Tax for First-Time Buyers: What You Actually Save (and What You Still Owe) Published August 11, 2026 · Sebastian Czarkowski, REALTOR® |...

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Market Reports

📅 August 10, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

Coquitlam Detached Prices Drop $178K in One Week as Attached Inventory Climbs

Coquitlam Market Report — Week of August 10, 2026 Coquitlam Detached Prices Drop $178K in One Week as Attached Inventory Climbs Published August 10, 2026 · Data: Paragon MLS® ·...

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Buyer Seller Guides

📅 August 6, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

Subject-to-Sale Offers Explained: How Move-Up Buyers in the Tri-Cities Can Use Them (and When to Avoid Them)

Move-Up Buyer Strategy Subject-to-Sale Offers Explained: How Move-Up Buyers in the Tri-Cities Can Use Them (and When to Avoid Them) Published August 6, 2026 · Sebastian Czarkowski, REALTOR® | Royal...

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Buyer Seller Guides

📅 July 30, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

Do You Pay GST When Buying a Home in BC? Here’s What Every Tri-Cities Buyer Needs to Know

Buyer Advice · BC Real Estate Tax Guide Do You Pay GST When Buying a Home in BC? Here’s What Every Tri-Cities Buyer Needs to Know Published July 30, 2026...

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Buyer Seller Guides

📅 July 27, 2026 ✍ Sebastian C

What Can You Actually Build on a Port Coquitlam Lot Today? A Real Six-Home Example

Port Coquitlam Infill & Multiplex Guide What Can You Actually Build on a Port Coquitlam Lot Today? A Real Six-Home Example Published July 26, 2026 · Sebastian Czarkowski, REALTOR® |...

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