Category: Buying

Jumping into Vancouver’s condo market is a mix of excitement and nerves for many. Although this city in British Columbia provides a variety of reasonably priced options for both experienced investors and novice homebuyers, it’s crucial to approach the purchasing process with a sharp focus and comprehensive understanding. Gone are the days when purchasing a Read More

Are you considering buying a house in Vancouver? With its beautiful scenery, vibrant city life, and strong economy, it’s no wonder Vancouver is a highly desirable place to live. But is it a good time to make a real estate investment in this city? Let’s take a closer look at Vancouver’s current housing market conditions. Read More

Welcome to our comprehensive guide to understanding and navigating the Vancouver real estate market in 2023. The market has been exciting and unpredictable. This is driven by rate hikes, rate holds, and dynamic shifts in buying and selling. In this blog post, we aim to unpack these significant market shifts. We also aim to provide Read More

Vancouver is known for its stunning mountain views and vibrant city life. But it has also gained a reputation for its notoriously expensive housing market. With soaring prices and limited supply, the dream of owning a home in this picturesque city seems to be slipping further out of reach. Let’s explore the factors contributing to Read More

1. You have not established a primary budget. You need to establish a budget and stick to it! You don’t want to be house poor. 2. You are not ready to settle down. A mortgage is a big commitment! Make sure you can be committed to this investment for the next 5 years minimum. 3. Read More

When you’re ready to buy your next property in today’s hot real estate climate, there are a number of things you should know and things you can do to prepare! Financing You’ll hear us say this over and over again. The time to talk to your lender isn’t when you’ve found your dream home! If Read More

How much does it cost to OWN a home in Vancouver/Langley/Lower Mainland? The answer is of course ‘it depends’. However there are some basic costs to consider if you’re thinking about making a purchase. Property Taxes:  Property taxes are calculated based on the assessed value of your property. The tax rate applies to each $1,000 Read More

Every year around this time we start to see some movement in the market as we prepare for the busiest time of year for real estate – SPRING! More and more inventory will begin to show up and we’re already seeing a little boost! There are so many reasons why someone decides to make a Read More

In a Hot Market, should you skip an inspection? After all, we’re likely going to be competing to get our offer to the top of the pile given the pressure on the market with so little inventory. (Side note: We are IN NEED OF HOMES FOR SALE here in Langley, Vancouver and across the lower Read More

In this video Dave is discussing what $1 million dollars can buy you in the Langley real estate market . Currently, there is next to no detached homes available at this price point and so consumers looking to purchase with a $1 million dollar budget will need to adjust their expectations and focus on townhouse Read More