Court-Ordered Sales · Metro Vancouver · 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.
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.
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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