Foreclosures & Court-Ordered Sales in Greater Vancouver
Buying a foreclosure is different. Court approval, sealed offers, deposits, tight timelines, and “as-is, where-is” conditions can create risk if you do not understand the process. Work with Russ Macnab for clear guidance on court-ordered sales so you can move with more confidence and avoid costly mistakes.
Strategy matters. Clean terms, proper due diligence, and knowing how court bidding works can make all the difference.
Why Work With Russ on Foreclosures?
Court-ordered sales are a different process than a standard MLS purchase. Buyers need stronger preparation, cleaner offers, and a better understanding of how court approval and backup bidding work.
Foreclosure Experience
Guidance built around deposits, offer terms, subject removal, court dates, and sale risk.
Clean Offer Strategy
Foreclosure deals often favour stronger, cleaner offers with fewer complications and better preparation.
Due Diligence Focus
Title, occupancy, condition, access, and lender/court conditions need careful review before moving forward.
Local Market Coverage
Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Coquitlam, Langley, Mission, Tri-Cities, and the Fraser Valley.
Foreclosure opportunities can look attractive on paper, but buyers who do best are usually the ones who understand the process before they write.
How Foreclosures Work in BC
The process is different from a standard resale purchase and usually involves lender review and court approval.
The Typical Process
- Offer submitted to the lender or trustee
- Initial offer may be accepted subject to court approval
- BC Supreme Court reviews the sale
- Competing buyers may bring sealed offers to the court date
- The judge awards the sale to the strongest clean offer
What Buyers Need to Watch
- Most sales are sold as-is, where-is
- Condition issues may not be fully disclosed
- Occupancy risk and possession timing can vary
- Deposits and deadlines are often strict
- Due diligence matters more than usual
Current Court-Ordered Sales & Foreclosures
Browse the current live foreclosure feed below for active court-ordered sales and foreclosure opportunities.
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11420 138a Street in Surrey: Bolivar Heights Land for sale (North Surrey) : MLS®# R3120717
11420 138a Street Surrey V3T 4L1 
$900,000Land- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3120717
Court order sale.Discover a great opportunity to own a 6656 sq ft R4-zoned lot in a desirable Surrey neighbourhood. This well-sized property offers the potential to build a 3-level home. Ideally located with easy access to Metro Vancouver, just minutes from Surrey City Centre, and within walking distance to both elementary and secondary schools. An excellent chance to create your custom home in a prime location. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-Alliance R.E.S.
- The Macnabs Team
- ROYAL LEPAGE ELITE WEST
- Email us
- info@themacnabs.com
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18 19938 70 Avenue in Langley: Willoughby Heights Townhouse for sale in "Crest" : MLS®# R3032894
18 19938 70 Avenue Langley V2Y 0R1
$899,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3032894
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,552 sq. ft.
Court order sale, 4 bedroom T-Home, 3.5 baths, double garage, Laminate and tile flooring, nine foot ceilings on main floor, spacious plan, high efficiency furnace and gas stove. Located in a great area, allow time for showings. Open house March 14 from 11 to 1 More detailsListed by RE/MAX City Realty - The Macnabs Team
- ROYAL LEPAGE ELITE WEST
- Email us
- info@themacnabs.com
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11426 138a Street in Surrey: Bolivar Heights Land for sale (North Surrey) : MLS®# R3120714
11426 138a Street Surrey V3R 2P3
$859,900Land- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3120714
Court order sale.Discover a great opportunity to own a 4,975 sq ft R4-zoned lot in a desirable Surrey neighbourhood. This well-sized property offers the potential to build a 3-level home. Ideally located with easy access to Metro Vancouver, just minutes from Surrey City Centre, and within walking distance to both elementary and secondary schools. An excellent chance to create your custom home in a prime location. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-Alliance R.E.S. - The Macnabs Team
- ROYAL LEPAGE ELITE WEST
- Email us
- info@themacnabs.com
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11416 138a Street in Surrey: Bolivar Heights Land for sale (North Surrey) : MLS®# R3118710
11416 138a Street Surrey V3T 4L1 $855,000Land- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3118710
Court order sale.Discover a great opportunity to own a 4,570 sq ft R4-zoned lot in a desirable Surrey neighbourhood. This well-sized property offers the potential to build a 3-level home. Ideally located with easy access to Metro Vancouver, just minutes from Surrey City Centre, and within walking distance to both elementary and secondary schools. An excellent chance to create your custom home in a prime location. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-Alliance R.E.S. - The Macnabs Team
- ROYAL LEPAGE ELITE WEST
- Email us
- info@themacnabs.com
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32275 Clinton Avenue in Abbotsford: Abbotsford West House for sale : MLS®# R3075260
32275 Clinton Avenue Abbotsford V2T 5B3
$850,500Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3075260
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,608 sq. ft.
Court order sale. Beautiful home in West Abbotsford!!! This 3 bed / 2 bath well-maintained home feature family size Living and Dining areas with LARGE windows for natural light, & a Bright Kitchen with lot of storage space on the main. The upper level features a HUGE Master Bedroom w/ walk-in closet and another 2 generous size bedrooms. Walkout Access to private Patio from dining room & HUGE Fenced Backyard, perfect for family gatherings, and lots of parking space. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-Alliance R.E.S. - The Macnabs Team
- ROYAL LEPAGE ELITE WEST
- Email us
- info@themacnabs.com
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41 6188 141 Street in Surrey: Sullivan Station Townhouse for sale in "Vantage" : MLS®# R3055348
41 6188 141 Street Surrey V3X 0J7
$835,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3055348
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 1,567 sq. ft.
Court order approval, clean & freshly painted this 5 yr old end unit offers almost 1600 sf living area with 4 bedrooms & 3.5 baths & a large side by side double garage with newly painted floors. This South, East and West facing unit is nice & bright with extra windows in the kitchen & dining rooms being a corner unit. Convenient bedroom with full ensuite on lower floor. Main floor offers a bright open floor plan with large kitchen with stainless steel appliances and quartz counters. The top floor offers 3 more bedrooms with 2 more baths. Excellent street appeal with high-quality Hardi board siding and stone detailing. Within walking distance to École Woodward Hill Elementary School. Hurry, this one won’t last. More detailsListed by Planet Group Realty Inc. - The Macnabs Team
- ROYAL LEPAGE ELITE WEST
- Email us
- info@themacnabs.com
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13858 115 Avenue in Surrey: Bolivar Heights Land for sale (North Surrey) : MLS®# R3122147
13858 115 Avenue Surrey V3R 2P3 $824,900Land- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3122147
Court order sale.Discover a great opportunity to own a 4312 sq ft R4-zoned lot in a desirable Surrey neighbourhood. This well-sized property offers the potential to build a 3-level home. Ideally located with easy access to Metro Vancouver, just minutes from Surrey City Centre, and within walking distance to both elementary and secondary schools. An excellent chance to create your custom home in a prime location. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-Alliance R.E.S. - The Macnabs Team
- ROYAL LEPAGE ELITE WEST
- Email us
- info@themacnabs.com
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45 12711 64 Avenue in Surrey: West Newton Townhouse for sale in "Palette On The Park" : MLS®# R3092512
45 12711 64 Avenue Surrey V3W 1X1
$799,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3092512
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,950 sq. ft.
Court order Sale, 3 levels, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, end unit, double garage, private back yard, central location. OPEN HOUSE MAY 3 FROM 1 TO 3 More detailsListed by RE/MAX City Realty - The Macnabs Team
- ROYAL LEPAGE ELITE WEST
- Email us
- info@themacnabs.com
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7 8676 158 Street in Surrey: Fleetwood Tynehead Townhouse for sale in "Springfield" : MLS®# R3103206
7 8676 158 Street Surrey V4N 5W3
$765,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3103206
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,521 sq. ft.
Court order sale, 3 bedroom and den, 2.5 baths, balcony off the dining room, corner unit, den with 2 piece bath. Great starter home. Allow time for showings. More detailsListed by RE/MAX City Realty - The Macnabs Team
- ROYAL LEPAGE ELITE WEST
- Email us
- info@themacnabs.com
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1105 3996 Dumfries Street in Vancouver: Knight Condo for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R3100244
1105 3996 Dumfries Street Vancouver V5N 0J1 OPEN HOUSE: May 16, 202602:00 PM - 04:00 PM PDTOpen House on Saturday, May 16, 2026 2:00PM - 4:00PM
$599,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3100244
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 561 sq. ft.
Format by Cressey challenges the status quo with forward thinking design and unparalleled quality. This is a new take on minimalism—one that looks at every aspect of your home to find meaningful ways to improve how you live. With a unique approach to design, this one-bed plus den condo gives you the power to customize your space to suit your lifestyle, A selection of locally made flexible furniture includes closet systems, kitchen islands and room dividers. Concrete flooring, SOUTH facing with high level gives you an unobstructed view.This home features the industry-leading Cressey Kitchen TM, a premium European appliance package,sleek matte black fixtures, one parking stall, one storage included. COURT ORDER SALE! All OFFERS MUST INCLUDE SUBJECT TO COURT APPROVAL.OpenHouse2:00-4:00pm Sat More detailsListed by RE/MAX City Realty - The Macnabs Team
- ROYAL LEPAGE ELITE WEST
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- info@themacnabs.com
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118 6841 138 Street in Surrey: East Newton Condo for sale in "Hyland Creek" : MLS®# R3101412
118 6841 138 Street Surrey V3W 7T9
$515,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3101412
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 1,366 sq. ft.
Court order Sale, Gated community at Hyland Creek Village, 2 bedrooms, radiant heat, spacious living room and dining room. EV plug in single garage, age restriction of at least 45 Call today to view. More detailsListed by RE/MAX City Realty - The Macnabs Team
- ROYAL LEPAGE ELITE WEST
- Email us
- info@themacnabs.com
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209 20350 54 Avenue in Langley: Langley City Condo for sale : MLS®# R3106737
209 20350 54 Avenue Langley V3A 8J4
$480,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3106737
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 963 sq. ft.
Court Order Sale, 2 bedroom, 2 bath suite. Corner suite. Large deck overlooks pool and Tennis court. Try your offer. More detailsListed by RE/MAX City Realty - The Macnabs Team
- ROYAL LEPAGE ELITE WEST
- Email us
- info@themacnabs.com
How to Be Better Prepared Before You Bid
Buyers who are prepared usually move faster and make cleaner decisions when the right court-ordered property comes up.
Understand the Deposit
Foreclosure and court sales can involve tighter timelines and larger deposits than buyers expect.
Know Your Terms
Subject structure, closing timelines, and how “clean” your offer is can have a major impact on the outcome.
Do Due Diligence Early
Review title, condition, occupancy, court process, and potential repair or possession risks before you go too far.
Helpful Resources
These pages help buyers and sellers go deeper into the process, market coverage, and working relationship with the team.
Buying With Macnabs
Understand the buying process and how the team helps clients move more confidently.
MLS® Search
Browse broader Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley inventory beyond foreclosure-only properties.
Meet Russ Macnab
Learn more about Russ’s local experience, negotiation approach, and real estate strategy.
Book a Consultation
Talk through your goals, financing position, and what kind of court-sale opportunity may fit.
Who this page is for
- Buyers looking for foreclosure opportunities in Greater Vancouver
- Investors wanting cleaner court-sale guidance
- Buyers comparing risk versus upside
- People who want help understanding court bidding before writing
Best next step
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