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8675 206B St, Langley just sold. This original-owner home in the walkable, sought-after Walnut Grove neighbourhood found a buyer quickly, a sign of how much demand there still is for well-maintained, move-in-ready family homes in this pocket of Langley.

What Made This Home Stand Out

This wasn't a house that needed work. The sellers had extensively updated it over the years: kitchen, bathrooms, carpets, luxury vinyl flooring, lighting, blinds and roof were all refreshed, giving buyers the rare combination of an established neighbourhood and a home that felt turn-key.

At 2,301 square feet,...

Another one sold in Port Moody Centre. 171 Edward Crescent, a 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom two-level home with a fully finished basement, just changed hands, and it's a great example of what buyers are looking for in this market: space, flexibility, and a location that does the heavy lifting.

A Layout That Works for Everyone

Built in 1974 and sitting on a 6,820 sq ft lot, this home offered 2,558 sq ft of total living space split across two levels. The main level held the primary bedroom, two additional bedrooms, a full kitchen, and open living and dining rooms. The fully finished lower level...

Some homes are hard to compare because there is nothing else like them in the building. This is one of them. 805-5380 Oben Street is a bright 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom corner home at Urba by Bosa in Collingwood Village, and it is the only unit positioned right at the treetop line. The result is a green outlook you will not find on any other floor, paired with mountain and city views from a second exposure.

At 913 square feet with an open-concept floorplan, this is a home built for how people actually live, not a layout that looks good on paper and eats space in practice.

Light From Two Sides

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Developer Spotlight: Wesgroup Properties

If you've looked at a new-build condo in New Westminster, South Vancouver, or Port Moody in the last few years, there's a good chance Wesgroup's name came up. They're one of the largest privately held developers in Western Canada, and for buyers and sellers in the Lower Mainland, understanding who's building what (and how) matters just as much as understanding the numbers on a spec sheet.

History and Experience

Wesgroup started in 1956 as Wesik Construction, a small family business on Vancouver's west side building single-family homes. Seventy years...

Tucked on a quiet, walkable street in sought-after Walnut Grove, this original-owner home has just hit the market, and it's been extensively updated top to bottom. With 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 2,301 square feet spread across three finished levels, this is a rare find for a family looking for space, updates, and a central Langley location.

Extensively Updated, Move-In Ready

The current owners have taken great care of this home since it was built in 1997, and it shows. Recent updates include the kitchen, bathrooms, carpets, luxury vinyl flooring, lighting, blinds and roof. That means the...

Another Burnaby sale is in the books. 108-6860 Rumble Street, a 2 bed, 2 bath ground-floor corner unit at Governor's Walk by Polygon, has officially sold in the South Slope area of Burnaby South.

Here's a look at the home, why it drew interest, and what it says about the Burnaby condo market right now.

About the Home

This was a 1,037 sq ft apartment-style condo, and the ground-floor corner position is what set it apart. Corner units get more windows and more light, and a ground-level walkout means no elevator waits and easy access, a real plus for anyone who wants a simpler day-to-day.

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There's a lot to like about this Glenwood home for buyers who want their real estate to work for them. At 1784 Coquitlam Avenue in Port Coquitlam, this 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom home spans 2,215 square feet and holds three self-contained, income producing units under one roof, a rare setup at this price point.

Three Units, Three Revenue Streams

The layout is what sets this property apart. Instead of one large family home, you get a main floor unit plus two separate suites, each with its own kitchen and its own bathroom. That means three distinct living spaces that can be rented independently,...

3141 Raleigh Street is a rare combination in Central Port Coquitlam: a spacious, move-in ready family home on a massive lot backing directly onto a greenbelt and creek, with west exposure that fills the backyard with afternoon and evening light. This 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home sits on 11,388 sqft on a quiet, sought-after street.

Updated Layout, Built for Families

Inside, the layout has been updated for how families actually live today. Upstairs offers an open, functional floor plan with oversized rooms throughout. Downstairs, a newly renovated second kitchen supports a self-contained...

This immaculate West Maple Ridge residence spans 2,934 square feet and reflects decades of meticulous care. With 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms across a flexible layout, it's a strong fit for families, multi-generational households, or buyers looking for mortgage helper potential.

A Layout Built for Flexibility

The main living area offers 3 bedrooms up, while a separate entrance leads down to a 2-bedroom space with mortgage helper potential, plus a spacious wet-bar flex room. Whether you need room for extended family or a rental income stream, this layout gives you options without sacrificing...

If you've been waiting for a window with more choice and less pressure, this is it. The latest numbers from Greater Vancouver REALTORS® show a market that clearly favours buyers as we head into summer 2026, with elevated inventory, prices softer than a year ago, and real room to negotiate.

May 2026 Market Update

Across Metro Vancouver in May, here is where things stand:

• New Listings: 6,115 (down 7.6% vs last year)
• Properties Sold: 2,150 (down 3.5% vs last year)
• Benchmark Price: $1,100,700 (down 6.2% vs last year, up 0.2% from April)
• Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio: 35.2% (up about 1.5...