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The buyer's guide

Plain-English articles on how court-ordered and foreclosure sales actually work in British Columbia, written by Reggie MacIntosh, a Vancouver REALTOR® whose architecture background informs how he reads buildings and listings. New articles are added as the questions come up, usually about once a month.

Sold as is, where is: what it means before you make an offer

August 18, 2026

The four words on every court-ordered listing carry real weight. What the seller may not be able to tell you, the property history you cannot see, the Vancouver issues worth investigating early, what to check on a strata beyond the unit, and how to do the math before you commit.

Order nisi vs order absolute: why some BC foreclosures have a court date and some don't

August 3, 2026

Most buyers back away from court-ordered sales because of the courtroom. But not every foreclosure has a court date, and the difference between an order nisi and an order absolute changes how you offer, what protection you get, and whether you can be outbid after your offer is accepted.

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