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BC Contract of Purchase & Sale Explained

Posted on Feb 11, 2026



When most residents of BC buy a property, they don't actually understand the process OR the paperwork they are signing to purchase the largest asset of their lifetime.

In today's video, Surrey REALTOR®, Steve Karrasch of Macdonald Realty explains in detail the BC residential contract of purchase and sale, provided by the BCREA, that you will enter...

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What's Really Going On With Surrey Home Prices

Posted on Feb 09, 2026


Real estate prices in the Lower Mainland have been on a downward slide since March 2025. With the Spring market starting to kickoff, what are we currently seeing in the Fraser Valley real estate market and what can we expect to see as the Spring market plays out?

In this video, Surrey real estate specialist Steve Karrasch of Macdonald Realty, takes...

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Is Housing Really Unaffordable?

Posted on Feb 06, 2026


The more things change the more they stay the same, this saying certainly rings true when it comes to reporting on housing affordability in the Lower Mainland.

In this video, Surrey real estate specialist Steve Karrasch of Macdonald Realty, reviews the media’s coverage of housing affordability in the Greater Vancouver area and how news stories have...

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Surrey Real Estate Buyers Get This Wrong

Posted on Feb 02, 2026


When working with a Realtor in BC to buy a property, it is in your best interest to get a commitment from your buyer’s agent in the form of signing a Buyer Agency Agreement, a contract outlining the responsibilities, commitment and remuneration you can expect when working with your agent.

In this video, Surrey real estate specialist Steve Karrasch...

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The Harsh Truth About Selling Your Home in 2026

Posted on Jan 29, 2026


2025 was the slowest year in 25 years for real estate sales in Greater Vancouver. As we get into 2026 and gear up for the spring market, sellers are hoping that sales transactions will pick up and that 2026 will prove to be a better year for real estate.

In this video, Surrey real estate specialist Steve Karrasch of Macdonald Realty, discusses what...

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BC Home Buyers Don't Understand Possession

Posted on Jan 26, 2026


So you bought a property, Congrats! But when do you get possession, what happens with completion and what do you do if there is something wrong with the property after you get keys?

In this video, Surrey real estate specialist Steve Karrasch of Macdonald Realty, discusses what you can expect when it comes to taking possession of a property including...

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