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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

More times than not when I’m in buyers consultation or have a inquiry about my services when representing a buyer, a big misconception is that as a buyers agent our services come with a cost. However, our services are actually free to the buyer as they are paid from the sellers brokerage. Here are the…

It’s important to understand what a home inspection is all about. A homebuyer should always hire a home inspector to learn about the home they are about to purchase. After the inspection is complete, an inspection report outlining the results and findings will be presented. Reports commonly include a breakdown of a number of recommendations…

If you got into the real estate market before the recent price increases over the past few years, chances are you are sitting on a healthy amount of equity that you could potentially use to purchase an investment property. Watch my 3 minute video for two important things to consider when using your equity to…

Let’s talk about investment properties and why it’s important to consider including one in your portfolio. Investment properties yield several different benefits compared to normal equities and mutual funds.  The first is capital appreciation. Typically, you appreciate an asset value over time however the value of houses and apartment buildings generally increase as the years go…