Buyers Tips

In this section we address all the information First Time Home Buyers look for, including My Buyer Services, how we search for the right home for you. We review the Buying Process, establishing the right value for the home you’ve selected, negotiating an acceptable offer, what happens after the offer is accepted, closing costs and what happens on closing. We also cover your priority list, and other professionals that are involved in the buying process.

Understanding Wall Systems when Buying a Home for Sale in Vancuver

by Maggie Chandler May 16, 2011 Buyers Tips

by Douville & Co – Home Inspectors

When you buy your Vancouver home, you will learn a lot from the certified home inspector.

Wall Systems are classified as rainscreen, concealed barrier , face seal or mass wall.

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Understanding Building Envelopes When Buying Vancouver Real Estate

by Maggie Chandler May 13, 2011 Buyers Tips

From Douville & Co Condo Manual, which is part of their Building Inspection Information.

When you purchase a home for sale in Vancouver, it is recommended you obtain a building inspection. The inspector will assess a number of items about the building. The first one is the building envelope.

This series of articles will be discussing the …

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Vancouver Homes for Sale at Olympic Village Being Released

by Maggie Chandler May 12, 2011 Buyers Tips

The City of Vancouver is releasing Compass at 123 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC. It is part of the Olympic Village and features 30 condos starting from $345,000

The Village on False Creek is LEED Platinum certified, the most sustainable in the world. Features overheight 9′+ high ceilings, German-imported kitchen of Miele S/S appliances-gas range-oven, dishwasher …

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Featuring Opsal – New Vancouver Homes for Sale

by Maggie Chandler May 11, 2011 Buyers Tips

Today I visited this new Vancouver condo pre-sale on Quebec and 2nd and the prices are sharp! The tower will be 24 storeys.

This is what first time buyers and investors dream about!

Studios from 409-490sf starting at $244,900

One bedrooms from 513-677sf starting at $360,900

VIEW two bedrooms from 920-1108sf starting at $714,900

Developer is Bastion who build The …

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What Canadians Should Know About Real Estate Purchases in the US

by Maggie Chandler May 9, 2011 Buyers Tips

Can a foreign person buy a home in the United States?

Can you buy a home if you do not live in the US?

Can I get a loan to buy property in the United States if I don’t live there?

Find out in the video and ask Craig Bosse from Walnut Grove, Calif

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Mortgage Rate Update – Homes for Sale in Vancouver

by Maggie Chandler May 9, 2011 Buyers Tips

Mortgage rates for Vancouver home buyers are still very reasonable. You can obtain a 5 year closed at 3.65%.

Here is a current update.

ARM/VRM P+/- 6-Month 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 7 Year 10 Year 6-Month 1 Year

Wealth Wizard Financial Corp. 0.90 4.45% 2.64% 3.40% 3.59% 3.99% 3.65% 5.10% 5.34% 0.00% …

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A Strata is a Strata – Did You Know?

by Maggie Chandler May 6, 2011 Buyers Tips

If you’re planning on buying a condo in BC, you should understand how the strata property act works and what it governs.

The Strata Property Act applies to every type of strata development. The same legal principles that govern, for example a 500 unit apartment complex, apply equally toa 100 unit industrial warehouse strata, or a …

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Price Slashed $100,000 – Vancouver Homes for Sale

by Maggie Chandler May 2, 2011 Buyers Tips

This is what Vancouver home buyers dream about!

1843 Nootka, Vancouver, BC now listed at $699,000. Fabulous views to Downtown Vancouver and Burnaby Mountain.

Completely renovated in and out. 3 bedrooms up and a 2 bedroom basement.

View the listing and Call for a showing!

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How to benefit Financially in the Future – Homes for Sale in Vancouver

by Maggie Chandler April 29, 2011 Buyers Tips

Do you have some money to invest and are you wondering where to put it? Real estate over the long term is always a good investment and Vancouver is now attracting the world, so the demand remains strong.

Take advantage of the current good selection of condos.

Buy a condo and rent it out

Buy a condo near the university …

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What is the Contingency Reserve Fund for Vancouver Condos?

by Maggie Chandler April 28, 2011 Buyers Tips

If you’re planning to buy a Vancouver condo, you should understand what a contingency reserve fund is and make note of the size of the fund.

Strata corporations must have a contingency reserve fund (F) to pay for common expenses that usually occur less often than once a year or do not usually occur

The contributions from …

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