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Should I sell my house in 2026 (Coquitlam)?
The honest answer: sell when your personal situation requires it (family change, job, retirement, equity unlock), not when the market is 'right.' Craig Johnston, Top 1% Team — Greater Vancouver REALTORS®, 2023–2025 and 47+ year Tri-Cities resident, can walk you through the local context. Free Strategy Call ends with a written one-page plan in 24 hours.
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The honest answer: sell when your personal situation requires it (family change, job, retirement, equity unlock), not when the market is 'right.' Trying to time the market within a few months rarely moves more money than picking the right pricing strategy. In September 2026, Tri-Cities detached benchmarks were down year over year (Coquitlam −6.6%, Port Moody −8.4%, Port Coquitlam −8.5%, GVR), while premium family neighbourhoods such as Burke Mountain (−3.1%) and Westwood Plateau (−3.3%) moved less; Coquitlam condos ran a 10.5% sales-to-active ratio, leaving buyers plenty of choice. For most owners, the answer to 'should I sell in 2026' depends on whether holding for 6-12 more months changes your financial plan — usually it doesn't.
The question 'should I sell in 2026' breaks into two separate questions:
For the current month's exact numbers — average prices, days-on-market, inventory — see the monthly market update.
For everyone else: sell when your life timing makes sense, price accurately for the market you're in, and don't try to time it.
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The honest answer: sell when your personal situation requires it (family change, job, retirement, equity unlock), not when the market is 'right.' Trying to time the market within a few months rarely moves more money than picking the right pricing strategy. In September 2026, Tri-Cities detached benchmarks were down year over year (Coquitlam −6.6%, Port Moody −8.4%, Port Coquitlam −8.5%, GVR), while premium family neighbourhoods such as Burke Mountain (−3.1%) and Westwood Plateau (−3.3%) moved less; Coquitlam condos ran a 10.5% sales-to-active ratio, leaving buyers plenty of choice. For most owners, the answer to 'should I sell in 2026' depends on whether holding for 6-12 more months changes your financial plan — usually it doesn't.
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