# Inlet Centre & Newport Village, Port Moody > Inlet Centre and Newport Village Port Moody guide — Chelsea Gate, Westhampton, Brookmere. Condo buildings, amenities, 2026 market data. **Source:** https://soldbycraig.ca/inlet-centre-newport-village-guide/ **Author:** Craig Johnston, REALTOR® (BC Licence V99960) · The MACNABS · Royal LePage Elite West **Site:** https://soldbycraig.ca --- Port Moody · Inlet Centre & Newport Village · The Neighbourhood Guide ## Inlet Centre & Newport Village: the established Port Moody core. For buyers who want Port Moody’s most walkable retail village, mature infrastructure, and proven low-rise condo value — Chelsea Gate, Westhampton, Brookmere and the condos wrapping Newport Village plaza. This is the quiet-value pocket most buyers overlook while chasing the Suter Brook aesthetic. Written and fact-checked by Craig Johnston, REALTOR® V99960. [Get your free home value →](/home-evaluation/) [Free Move-Up Planner (PDF) →](/coquitlam-move-up-planner/) **Updated:** May 5, 2026 · **License:** V99960 · **Brokerage:** Royal LePage Elite West ★ Tri-Cities Move-Up Specialist 47+ year Coquitlam resident Top 1% Team Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS® Top 2% Team Member — Royal LePage nationwide Medallion Club Team Member since 2021 Quick answer · What is Inlet Centre & Newport Village, Port Moody? Inlet Centre and Newport Village are the original, established Port Moody town centre — a walkable, retail-anchored core of low-rise condos (Chelsea Gate, Westhampton, Brookmere) wrapping the Newport Village plaza. They offer 85–90% of Suter Brook’s walkability, the same school catchments, maintenance fees that run 15–25% lower than newer towers, and prices roughly 15–20% below comparable Suter Brook square footage. As of June 2026, the Port Moody apartment benchmark sits at **$703,500** (−5.6% YoY) and the townhouse benchmark at **$993,800** (−2.0% YoY), with days-on-market around 25 and average strata fees near **$0.42/sq ft** — well below Suter Brook. A written one-page plan follows every free strategy call within 24 hours. Market snapshot · June 2026 ## The original Port Moody town centre, by the numbers. Inlet Centre and Newport Village trade differently from the newer Port Moody towers — low-rise, wood-frame, lower fees, and a narrower price band. Here’s the current pulse. All figures are Port Moody benchmarks for June 2026; specific building, era, and unit orientation shift the number. [$703,500 Port Moody apartment benchmark (−5.6% YoY) Browse Port Moody condos](/port-moody-condos/) [$993,800 Port Moody townhouse benchmark (−2.0% YoY) Browse Port Moody townhomes](/port-moody-townhomes/) [25 Days on market (Tri-Cities pace) Latest market update](/real-estate-market-update/) [62 Active listings (~3.3 months supply) Current inventory](/port-moody-condos/) [$0.42/sf Avg strata fee — well below Suter Brook Compare to Suter Brook](/suter-brook-village-guide/) [47 yrs Craig’s Tri-Cities residency Meet Craig](/coquitlam-realtor-craig-johnston/) How to use this guide ## Inlet Centre / Newport Village, four sections in depth. Jump to the block that matters to you, or read the full page top-to-bottom — either works. I’ve structured this the way I’d explain it on a 30-minute call. [01 The data Market snapshot Real Inlet Centre / Newport Village numbers updated for June 2026. Jump to market](#market) [02 The map Where to buy Sub-neighbourhood breakdown with specific streets and buildings. Jump to sub-areas](#subareas) [03 The honest read Right fit for you? Honest fit check — who thrives here and who should keep looking. Jump to fit check](#fit) [04 The answers Your questions The questions I answer on every call, in one place. Jump to FAQ](#faq) Why this market works ## Why Inlet Centre / Newport Village keeps winning with buyers who do the homework. Inlet Centre and Newport Village are the Port Moody market that most buyers overlook because they’re shopping the Suter Brook / Klahanie Instagram aesthetic. That’s a mistake. The low-rise condos here offer 85–90% of the walkability, the exact same school catchments, maintenance fees that run 15–25% lower than newer towers, and prices that land 15–20% below comparable Suter Brook square footage. I was born in Port Moody and grew up on Ioco Road — this city is home turf for me. This isn’t a market that rewards rushing. The buyers who win here are the ones who do three to four guided tours before writing, understand the specific sub-area math, and have pre-approval in hand. My job on the call is to cut the learning curve from six months to four weeks. What separates a smart buy from a regretful one in this neighbourhood usually isn’t price — it’s fit. Wrong building at the right price is still wrong. Right building at a slightly higher price almost always outperforms long-term. I’ll walk you through that specific calculus. How buyers think about value ## The three buyer archetypes I see here. Most Inlet Centre / Newport Village decisions start with which kind of buyer you are, not which building you like. Here are the three I see most, and where each one actually finds value. Entry buyer Value-per-square-foot wins First-home or first-in-the-market buyers prioritize per-square-foot efficiency and mortgage serviceability. For them, the right answer is often an older low-rise condo or a townhome in the value pocket — not the shiny new tower. I’ll show you how to spot the actual value vs the marketing-driven price. Lifestyle buyer Amenities and commute win Professional couples and right-sizers typically pay the amenity premium willingly if the location math works. For them the right answer is often newer inventory with specific amenities (pool, gym, walk to SkyTrain, waterfront trail). I help them avoid paying for amenities they won’t actually use. Family buyer Catchment and yard win Growing families prioritize school catchment, yard space, and long-term stability. For them, the right answer is often a slightly older detached or townhome in a specific catchment — not a new build outside it. Catchment verification at the exact address is part of every tour I do. Honest fit check ## Is Inlet Centre / Newport Village right for you? I’d rather tell you this isn’t your neighbourhood on a 30-minute call than watch you overpay for the wrong fit. Here’s the honest read. ### Strong fit if… - [You want a neighbourhood with established identity, not just new inventory.](#winning) - [You’ve already toured a couple of Tri-Cities neighbourhoods and are narrowing your search.](#subareas) - [You value walkable amenities, parks, or trail access as part of daily life.](#subareas) - [You’re buying to hold 7+ years — this is a long-term market, not a flip.](#market) - [You want an advisor who’ll talk you out of bad fits, not just close you fast.](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) ### May be less ideal if… - [You need sub-$500K entry pricing — that’s not realistic here; we’d look elsewhere.](/where-to-buy-in-coquitlam/) - [Your commute is to Surrey, Langley, or further east daily — a different submarket is usually better.](/where-to-buy-in-coquitlam/) - [You want brand-new inventory exclusively — this area has mixed-era housing stock.](/suter-brook-village-guide/) - [You need to be in your new home in under 30 days — most wins here are 60–90 day searches.](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) Where to buy · buildings & pockets ## The buildings and pockets, mapped. Inlet Centre and Newport Village are the original Port Moody town centre — low-rise, walkable, and 20%+ cheaper per square foot than Suter Brook. Here’s the map. Retail-anchored low-rise core Newport Village Plaza The shopping plaza (Shoppers, Thrifty Foods, Starbucks, Cobs Bread, dozens of independents) plus the low-rise condo buildings wrapping it — Chelsea Gate, Westhampton, Brookmere. Fees $0.38–$0.48/sq ft. Strong walkability without the newer-build premium. Wood-frame low-rise · late 1990s Chelsea Gate Four connected low-rise buildings forming a courtyard complex. Generously sized 1- and 2-beds, mature landscaping. Fees around $0.40–$0.48/sq ft. Popular with downsizers and first-time buyers. Low-rise ensembles · 2000s Westhampton & Brookmere Two adjacent low-rise complexes just east of Newport Village. Slightly newer finishes than Chelsea Gate, similar fee structure. Family-friendly with ground-floor patios and townhome-style top floors in some buildings. Older detached · mature trees Inlet Centre character streets The residential blocks north of Ioco Road between Newport Village and Inlet Trail — a mix of 1970s–90s detached homes and a handful of newer builds. More yard, less walkability, meaningfully cheaper than character homes in Moody Centre. By home type ## Townhome or detached here? Two buyers, two right answers. I don’t push you toward one — I match you to the math that fits your life. Here’s the honest trade on each path, including what I check before you write. [Townhome path First move-up · dual-commuter couples · empty-nesters right-sizing Townhomes here typically deliver 1,200–1,800 sq ft across 2–3 bedrooms with a garage and small private outdoor space. The right townhome is often a better long-term family move than a stretched detached purchase — lower maintenance, stronger resale liquidity, and a predictable carrying cost. The trade is strata fees ($280–$520/month typical) and shared walls. What to watch for: depreciation reports, contingency reserve fund, pet and rental bylaws, engineered wood-frame vs concrete, and ground-floor water ingress on older builds. I walk through every one of these on pre-offer diligence. Browse Port Moody townhomes](/port-moody-townhomes/) [Detached path Long-term family homes · privacy · yards · renovation potential Detached homes here range from 1960s–80s reno opportunities to 2010+ custom builds. Real yard, real privacy, real room to grow. The trade-off is maintenance cost (budget 1–2% of home value annually), no elevator, and longer-horizon resale liquidity than townhomes. What to watch for: foundation and drainage, roof age, electrical panel capacity, any additions without permits, mature tree root proximity, and any heritage or tree-protection overlays. I budget 2–3 hours of pre-offer diligence on every detached you short-list. Browse Port Moody detached](/port-moody-detached/) What actually matters on the ground ## Why Inlet Centre is the quiet-value play in Port Moody. Geography shapes every buying decision here. Newport Village itself punches far above its weight as a retail anchor — the only genuine self-contained village plaza in Port Moody that isn’t a newer master-planned development. The trade-off is age and amenities. These buildings were built between 1995 and 2010 — you get less marble, smaller gyms (or none at all), wood-frame construction instead of concrete. For a buyer who plans to actually live in the unit and walk to Thrifty’s rather than host dinner parties in an amenity lounge, that trade is often dramatically in your favour. The full grocery store, the pharmacy, the restaurants, the coffee shops, the hairdressers, the medical office — it’s all right there. For semi-retirees, right-sizers, and first-time buyers who want a neighbourhood rather than a condo-and-commute lifestyle, this is the most under-valued pocket in the Tri-Cities. ### Getting around & transit Walkable retail at the doorstep; SkyTrain within reach. - [Port Moody Centre — the SkyTrain-side core](/port-moody-centre-neighbourhood-guide/) - [Moody Centre — closest to the station](/moody-centre-real-estate-guide/) - [Brewers Row — the walkable brewery mile](/brewers-row-port-moody/) - [Rocky Point & Old Orchard — the waterfront](/rocky-point-old-orchard-port-moody-guide/) ### How it compares nearby Direct comparisons against the other Port Moody options. - [Inlet Centre vs Suter Brook Village](/suter-brook-village-guide/) - [Klahanie — Inlet-side walkable village](/klahanie-port-moody-guide/) - [Port Moody first-time buyer guide](/port-moody-first-time-buyer-guide/) - [Port Moody move-up buyer guide](/port-moody-move-up-buyer-guide/) Market-timing calendar ## When Inlet Centre / Newport Village moves — a quarter-by-quarter read. Timing isn’t the most important factor — fit is — but it’s not nothing. Here’s the seasonal pattern I’ve watched play out over years of Tri-Cities deals. Winter window Jan – Mar Lowest inventory but also lowest competition. Motivated sellers, fewer multiple-offer situations. A smart time to buy here if you have flexibility. Sellers: hold unless you need to list. Spring surge Apr – Jun Inventory expands, open-house traffic peaks, and the strongest listings clear fastest. Best price realization for sellers. Buyers: bring pre-approval, be ready to move in 24 hours. Summer normalize Jul – Sep Slight cooling mid-summer, then a late-August rebound as families target school-year moves. Great time for pre-emptive diligence if you’re a Q4 buyer here. Year-end reset Oct – Dec Lowest listing activity of the year, but motivated sellers who missed the spring often re-list with price adjustments. Opportunity window for patient, pre-approved buyers. What to watch for ## Six red flags I protect my clients from. This is the list I go through on every Inlet Centre / Newport Village file — before we write, not after. A smart buyer’s biggest advantage is knowing the traps in advance. Depreciation report red flags On any strata property here, I read the full depreciation report before you write. Watch for upcoming elevator replacement, envelope remediation, roof or plumbing projects, or a contingency reserve fund under $150K — any of these will trigger special levies. Tax & PTT math surprises Property Transfer Tax is the single largest closing line for most buyers and catches people off-guard. First-time buyers can qualify for full PTT exemption under $835K (partial to $860K), but only on resale homes — new builds pay GST instead. I run the exact math on every short-list. Zoning & overlay traps Parts of Inlet Centre / Newport Village sit under tree-protection, heritage, or Transit-Oriented Area (TOA) overlays. These limit renovations, additions, and suite conversions. I pull zoning and overlay maps on every tour so you never get a permit surprise after close. Subject-removal pressure Some listings push 48-hour subject windows to force shortcuts on financing or inspection. I’ll coach you on holding the line — short timelines protect sellers, not buyers. Walking away from a pressured timeline has saved more than one client six figures. Rental & pet bylaws Strata bylaws in the Tri-Cities have tightened. I verify rental caps, pet restrictions, short-term rental rules, and move-in fees before you write — not after your tenants or pets are on the way. One missed clause can cost you the use of the property you bought. Off-market & pre-MLS timing Some of the strongest deals here never hit MLS®. I work my network so you see pre-market opportunities — and I also coach you on the off-market risks (no inspection window, no price discovery, limited comparables). Both sides of that coin matter. How it compares ## Inlet Centre / Newport Village vs the other options you’re weighing. Most buyers I work with are weighing two or three neighbourhoods at once. Here’s a direct side-by-side so you can see where Inlet Centre / Newport Village actually fits in your short-list. | Neighbourhood | Price range | Character | Who wins here | When to pick it | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Inlet Centre / Newport Village | Low-rise condo value; 15–20% below Suter Brook/sq ft | Established, walkable, retail-anchored low-rise core | Right-sizers, first-time buyers, long-hold value | The full read you’re looking at right now. | | [Burke Mountain](/burke-mountain-homes/) | $1.3M–$2.4M detached | Newer family-focused subdivisions, bigger lots, longer commute | Families who want newer builds and privacy | Consider if you want new-build inventory and don’t mind the hillside commute. | | [Westwood Plateau](/westwood-plateau-real-estate/) | $1.8M–$3.2M detached | Established luxury, golf proximity, top catchments | Move-up buyers and long-term holds | Consider if you’re move-up buying and want the prestige tier of Coquitlam. | | [Port Moody Centre](/port-moody-centre-neighbourhood-guide/) | $650K–$1.3M condo / TH | Waterfront, brewery district, SkyTrain, walkable | Lifestyle buyers and first-time condo | Consider if you want walkable, SkyTrain-connected daily life. | Local knowledge that doesn’t show up in listings ## The stuff I tell every client on the first call. There’s the data you’ll find on any real estate site — median prices, days on market, supply months. Then there’s the stuff you only know if you’ve worked hundreds of Tri-Cities deals. Which specific streets back onto rail corridors, which buildings have depreciation reports you need to read carefully, which catchments are about to split, which blocks are teardown-active — that’s the gap my clients tell me makes the difference. I’ll share that knowledge on our first call, not after you’ve written an offer on the wrong property. If you want a 30-minute sanity check on Inlet Centre / Newport Village before anyone writes anything, that’s genuinely the best use of my time and yours. [Book a 30-minute call →](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) [Get your free home value →](/home-evaluation/) What our first call covers ## 30 minutes, zero pressure, real clarity. Here’s exactly what we’ll cover on a first strategy call. I don’t do pitch decks — just a structured conversation that leaves you with a clear next step whether we end up working together or not. ### If you’re buying - [Your timeline, budget, and non-negotiables — in your language, not realtor-speak](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) - [A tailored read on Inlet Centre / Newport Village vs 1–2 neighbourhoods you’re also considering](/suter-brook-village-guide/) - [Pre-approval: who to call, what to expect, and typical rate/term ranges right now](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) - [Sub-area priority list for your specific budget and lifestyle](#subareas) - [What pre-offer diligence I do on your behalf before any paper gets written](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) - [A realistic time-to-close forecast based on current market dynamics](/real-estate-market-update/) ### If you’re selling - [A walk-through of your current home and honest read on market positioning](/home-evaluation/) - [Recent comparable sales, days-on-market, and your realistic pricing window](/home-evaluation/) - [Pre-list prep priorities: what to fix, what to skip, what pays back](/sell-your-home/) - [My photography, staging, and digital marketing approach](/sell-your-home/) - [A close-date plan that aligns with your next purchase or next move](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) - [Commission structure, timeline, and any questions before signing](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) How I help ## My 5-step process for this market. The same protocol on every Inlet Centre / Newport Village file — diligence first, decisions second, and you in control at every step. 01 Discovery call 30-minute call to map your timeline, budget, non-negotiables, and how this specific market fits your life. No pressure, no pitch — just a conversation about what you actually need. 02 Neighbourhood tour I walk you through sub-areas, catchments, and buildings in person so you’re making decisions from actual on-the-ground knowledge — not listing descriptions and stock photos. 03 Pre-offer diligence Depreciation reports, meeting minutes, comparable sales, inspection booking, subject strategy, financing coordination. I do the work before you write, not after. 04 Offer + negotiation I build your negotiation position from real comparable data and write to win — or walk. You’re in full control at every step. We don’t write unless the math makes sense. 05 Close + post-close Coordinated with your lawyer, lender, and inspector. I follow up after close and stay your point person for referrals, renovations, rental questions, and your next move 10 years from now. Interview any agent — including me ## Seven questions to ask every REALTOR® you consider. Choosing the right REALTOR® is a $1M+ decision. Here’s the exact list I’d hand my own family if they were interviewing agents — including me. How many transactions have you closed in this specific neighbourhood in the last 24 months? Past deals beat ads. If they can’t answer in specifics, keep interviewing. Walk me through the diligence you do before I write an offer. You want depreciation reports, meeting minutes, comparable sales, zoning checks — not “I’ll send listings.” What’s the last piece of advice that actually cost you a deal? A great agent has told a client to walk away recently. A mediocre one hasn’t. Who do you trust for mortgage, inspection, lawyer, and stager? Can I contact them? A real advisor has a real network. If they dodge, that’s a signal. What’s your average time-on-market and sale-to-list for this price range? Hard numbers tell you more than testimonials do. How do you communicate — text, email, calls? How fast should I expect a response? Set expectations upfront. “Within 24 hours, typically faster during an active search” is a healthy answer. If I want to back out halfway through, what happens? Good agents answer this honestly. There should be no punishment for a client who changes direction mid-search. Frequently asked ## Questions buyers and sellers ask me. The questions I answer on every Inlet Centre / Newport Village call — straight answers, no fluff. Is Newport Village the same as Inlet Centre? They’re adjacent and often used interchangeably. Newport Village refers specifically to the retail plaza and the condo complexes directly wrapping it. Inlet Centre is a slightly broader term that includes Newport Village plus the residential streets and buildings between Ioco Road and the Inlet Trail. How far are Inlet Centre condos from Moody Centre SkyTrain Station? 10–14 minutes walking depending on which building. There’s also a direct bus route on Ioco Road and the Evergreen Line is 7 minutes by car. For buyers who want closer to the station, Suter Brook or Moody Centre proper is a better fit. Why are Inlet Centre condos cheaper than Suter Brook? Three reasons: older build era (1995–2010 vs 2007–2019), wood-frame construction vs concrete, and fewer amenities. None of those matter if you’re buying a primary residence you’ll live in rather than a lifestyle product. They matter more if you’re buying to impress or to maximize future resale to a specific buyer type. What are Newport Village maintenance fees like? Chelsea Gate, Westhampton, Brookmere and similar low-rises run $0.38–$0.48/sq ft/month — so a 1,000 sq ft 2-bed typically pays $380–$480. Compared to Suter Brook’s $480–$620 for equivalent size, that’s real money back every month. Are the Newport Village condos rental-friendly? Most allow rentals with standard notice. A few older bylaws have rental caps — I verify per building. The area rents well to Port Moody Secondary and Moody Middle families who want catchment without owning. Yields are among the best in Port Moody for condos in the $500K–$800K band. Is there parking at Newport Village if I visit? Yes — the plaza has a large surface lot (time-limited most of the day) plus underground parking below the retail wing. For residents, every building has dedicated underground parking, typically 1 stall per 1-bed and 2 per 2-bed. What’s the Inlet Centre / Newport Village school catchment? Moody Elementary, Moody Middle, Port Moody Secondary — same catchments as the rest of Port Moody Centre. Port Moody Secondary is a strong public high school with active athletics and arts programming. Is Newport Village going to be redeveloped? There have been periodic proposals for partial redevelopment but nothing major is approved as of 2026. The plaza and surrounding buildings are stable. The city’s OCP and transit-oriented zoning mostly target Moody Centre Station’s immediate 400m zone, not Newport Village proper. How much does it cost to work with you as a buyer? As a buyer in BC, your REALTOR®’s commission is paid by the seller — not by you. My full market analysis, property tours, offer drafting, negotiation, and post-offer coordination all come at zero cost to you. You only pay for your lawyer/notary, inspection, and closing costs. This is one of the most misunderstood parts of buying in BC and worth confirming on our first call. What closing costs should I budget for? For a typical Tri-Cities buyer, budget roughly 1.5–3% of the purchase price for closing costs. This includes Property Transfer Tax (often the largest single line — ~2% of the first $200K + 2% above), GST on new builds (5%), legal/notary fees ($1,200–$2,000), title insurance, home inspection ($600–$900), and pre-paid property tax/strata adjustments. First-time buyers may qualify for PTT exemption on purchases under $835K — I’ll walk you through the math. How do I get pre-approved before making an offer? Pre-approval is non-negotiable in this market. I’ll introduce you to 2–3 mortgage brokers I trust — all independent, all competitive, none take a fee from you. They’ll pull credit, verify income and down payment, and issue a rate-held pre-approval valid 90–120 days. You’ll walk into every showing knowing your exact upper limit and carrying cost. What’s the difference between working with me and a typical agent? Three things. First: I do my diligence BEFORE you write, not after — depreciation reports, meeting minutes, comps, building finances, unit-specific research. Second: I’ll talk you OUT of a property as fast as I’ll talk you into one — my job is to protect your money, not close a deal. Third: I communicate like an advisor, not a salesperson — no pressure, no urgency tactics, no ‘you’ll lose it if you don’t write tonight.’ Ask the last three people I worked with; they’ll confirm it. Who’s writing this ## Why work with Craig Johnston. I’ve worked Tri-Cities transactions from first-time condo buyers in Moody Centre to $3M+ Anmore estates. My approach is simple: know every neighbourhood inside-out, do the diligence before you write the offer, and communicate like your own advisor — not a salesperson. Every page on this site is written, researched, and fact-checked by me personally. If something here doesn’t match your situation, I want to hear about it — that’s how I keep the content honest and useful for the next buyer or seller who lands here. ### Craig Johnston, REALTOR® Tri-Cities Move-Up Specialist · 47+ year Coquitlam resident · Top 1% Team Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS® · Top 2% Team Member — Royal LePage nationwide · Medallion Club Team Member since 2021 · Royal LePage Elite West · BCFSA #V99960. Serving Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Anmore and Belcarra. REALTOR® V99960 Royal LePage Elite West Top 1% Team Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS® Top 2% Team Member — Royal LePage nationwide Medallion Club Team Member since 2021 5.0 stars · 30 verified Google reviews [Read Craig’s full bio →](/coquitlam-realtor-craig-johnston/) [Why pick a Port Moody specialist](/best-realtor-in-port-moody/) Verified client reviews ## What clients say. 5.0 stars across 30 verified Google reviews. Three, verbatim, straight from the people Craig worked with. ★★★★★ “We recently moved from overseas and were not familiar with the purchasing process in BC. Craig was fantastic spending the time to explain everything thoroughly so we had a good handle on things. We felt we were in very experienced hands. He was super detail oriented during our purchase, both with the property and the contract terms and went the extra mile to ease any concerns we had along the way.” Amber Sarna-Conway · Google Review ★★★★★ “My husband and I have had the pleasure of working with Craig on three real estate transactions in the past year. In all cases he was extremely professional and efficient. Two of the transactions were house sales and one was a purchase. In the case of the two sales, both houses were sold for over asking and within the one week of going on market. Craig analyzed the market accurately and advised on a selling price that was fair and saleable.” Ann English · Google Review ★★★★★ “What a fantastic experience it has been working with Craig. He spent time getting to know us, visiting homes on our behalf until we were in the market. Craig prepared us to better understand the local market, city planning and developments all to refine our search. He is professional and works well with other REALTORS® — a true partner in the process of purchasing a home!” Blair Marshall · Google Review [Read the verified Google reviews →](https://www.google.com/search?q=Craig+Johnston+REALTOR+Coquitlam+reviews) Who this page is for ## Is this the right next step for you? Four buyer and seller profiles I work with across the Tri-Cities. If one of these sounds like you, book the 20-minute strategy call — you’ll leave with a clear next move, not a generic market chat. Move-up family You’ve outgrown your current home and want a modern detached with strong SD43 or Port Moody catchment access. You’re juggling sale-and-buy timing and need a clear protocol before you list. First-time buyer in the Tri-Cities You’re looking at townhomes $950K–$1.4M or condos $600K–$900K. You want transit access, walkability, and a realistic view of what a $4,300–$5,800/month payment actually buys right now. Relocating professional or executive You’re on a 60–90 day window and need a street-by-street briefing on the Tri-Cities before you decide. I provide the school-catchment overlay, view-tier map, and commute analysis in one session. Seller preparing for market You want to know what your home is actually worth right now, not a flattery-comp from a listing presentation. You need a staging, pricing, and timing plan built around your life — not the market’s. Not sure which profile fits? [Book the 20-minute strategy call](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) and I’ll map your situation in real time. ## Ready to make your move in this market? Book a no-pressure 30-minute strategy call. We’ll talk through your timeline, your numbers, and the specific neighbourhood fit — and you’ll leave with a clear next step whether we end up working together or not. [Book a 30-min strategy call](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) [Get your free home value](/home-evaluation/) [Call 604-202-6092](tel:+16042026092) Keep reading ## Related guides and deep-dives. Every link below is a deep guide written personally by Craig — start with the Port Moody hub or the Suter Brook sub-area comparison, then jump to the money pages when you’re ready to move. [Rocky Point & Old OrchardPort Moody](/rocky-point-old-orchard-port-moody-guide/)[Heritage WoodsPort Moody](/heritage-woods-coquitlam-guide/)[Heritage MountainPort Moody](/heritage-mountain-coquitlam-guide/)[Suter Brook VillagePort Moody](/suter-brook-village-guide/)[Moody CentrePort Moody](/moody-centre-real-estate-guide/) #### Port Moody & this area - [Port Moody — the complete guide](/port-moody/) - [Suter Brook Village guide (sub-area)](/suter-brook-village-guide/) - [Port Moody Centre neighbourhood guide](/port-moody-centre-neighbourhood-guide/) - [Moody Centre real estate guide](/moody-centre-real-estate-guide/) - [Klahanie](/klahanie-port-moody-guide/) - [Rocky Point & Old Orchard](/rocky-point-old-orchard-port-moody-guide/) - [Brewers Row](/brewers-row-port-moody/) #### Port Moody buyers & listings - [Port Moody condos](/port-moody-condos/) - [Port Moody townhomes](/port-moody-townhomes/) - [Port Moody detached search](/port-moody-detached/) - [Port Moody first-time buyer guide](/port-moody-first-time-buyer-guide/) - [Port Moody move-up buyer guide](/port-moody-move-up-buyer-guide/) - [Best REALTOR® in Port Moody](/best-realtor-in-port-moody/) #### Start here — work with Craig - [Free Home Evaluation](/home-evaluation/) - [Free Move-Up Planner (PDF)](/coquitlam-move-up-planner/) - [Book a Strategy Call with Craig](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) - [About Craig](/coquitlam-realtor-craig-johnston/) - [Tri-Cities market update](/real-estate-market-update/) Keep digging ## Related Coquitlam resources [Port Moody condos](/port-moody-condos/) [Port Moody townhomes](/port-moody-townhomes/) [Monthly cost of owning](/monthly-cost-coquitlam-home/) [First-time buyer guide](/coquitlam-first-time-buyer-guide/) Best REALTOR® by area ## A specialist for your specific Tri-Cities city or neighbourhood. 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