Vancouver is one of Canada’s most dog-friendly cities. The five neighbourhoods that work best for dog owners share off-leash park access, walkable streets, and community culture that accommodates dogs. This guide compares each and covers what to look for in any neighbourhood.
The cost to build a house in Alberta ranges from $175 to $350+ per square foot for construction alone. Land, permits, and servicing add 30 to 50% to the total. This guide breaks down each cost category and where projects consistently go over budget.
The sticker price is only part of the answer. A plain-language breakdown of every real cost of buying a home in Alberta, from inspection to closing — and where Alberta buyers pay less than anywhere else in Canada.
Canadian competition law prohibits fixed commission rates, but typical structures are in place across each province. This post breaks down how commissions work in Alberta, BC, and Ontario, and how Bōde changes the math for sellers.
A purchase agreement is a legally binding document with sections that have real consequences if missed or misread. This guide walks through every section of an Alberta residential purchase contract and explains what to look for, what to fill in, and what to flag before you sign.
Buying a home without a realtor in Canada requires specific documents at every stage: before you offer, during due diligence, and at closing. This guide covers every required document with a province-by-province comparison for Alberta, BC, and Ontario.
Homes listed on Bōde sell for 1.3% more than the market average. Learn more about why selling your home for 1% more is a big deal.
Every new home built in Alberta since 2014 comes with mandatory ten-year warranty coverage. This guide covers what each coverage window includes, who pays, what transfers when you sell, and the maintenance that keeps coverage valid.
At the heart of the matter are two major issues the real estate industry needs to address – transparency of how fees are collected, and the misalignment of incentives for real estate agents.
What home buyers should know about down payments, how much they will need to put down, and other important factors to consider.
A home inspection is one of the most information-dense two hours in a real estate transaction. This guide covers the ten questions that matter most, how to use the findings in a negotiation, and why sellers benefit from a pre-listing inspection.
What does it cost to buy a house in Vancouver? Looking a market data in your community will be essential.
