GenHome Guides

Island real estate, explained honestly.

Plain-language guides written for BC — no jargon, no lead forms hiding behind every answer. And when a guide isn't enough, ARIA is one tap away, free, around the clock.

Quick tools

Run the numbers

Every listing on GenHome has full calculators built in — payment, BC Property Transfer Tax, monthly cost of ownership and the stress test. Here's the quick version.

🏦 Mortgage payment

Price Down payment % Rate % / years

per month · incl. CMHC if under 20% down

🏛 BC Property Transfer Tax

Purchase price

1% to $200K · 2% to $2M · 3%+ above. First-time-buyer and new-build exemptions may apply — ask ARIA about current thresholds.

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Every listing carries neighbourhood scores, market stats and full calculators.

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Estimates for exploration only — not financial or legal advice. Verify rates, premiums, taxes and exemption thresholds with your lender and lawyer/notary.