Buying a Home

In this section you can find everything you need to know about buying a home in Vancouver. It also includes information for first time home buyers, move up buyers, investors and non-canadian buyers. You can also find mortgage information and price trends. We cover the entire Buying Process, all you need to know about making an offer, Closing Costs, Moving and real estate affiliates

Hottest Neighbourhoods – Real Estate Update in Vancouver

by Maggie Chandler February 2, 2012 Buyers Tips

Local real estate advisor Ozzie Jurock passes his opinion on Vancouver’s hottest neighbourhoods. The fact that Chinese investment/speculation has made White Rock, Richmond, the Westside and West Vancouver indisputably HOT in 2011.

We expect more inflow of Chinese money into these (and other areas) starting this month at Chinese New Year. What we mean by “HOT” …

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Why I Bought a Downtown Vancouver Condo in Domus – Condos for Sale

by Maggie Chandler January 31, 2012 Buyers Tips

As a first time Vancouver condo buyer, I’d looked extensively for four months, in four different Vancouver neighbourhoods on the west side and in four different price ranges. In total I’ve viewed over 30 condos with my realtor Maggie Chandler, as well as attending many open houses on my own.

I’d originally wished to be in …

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Is It True Love? Vancouver Homes for Sale

by Maggie Chandler December 29, 2011 Buyers Tips

Is It True Love? How to Know When You’ve Found the Right House for You

There are some things in life that you just know once you’ve found them: When you fall in love. When you’re ready to get married. When you want to start a family. When you’ve found the home in which you want …

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Looking for A Vancouver Penthouse?

by Maggie Chandler November 29, 2011 Buyers Tips

Vancouver's False Creek North

Penthouses have a cache about them and conjure up dreams of huge sqare footage, luxury, limousines, spacious patios, wonderful views,high design, champagne and sunken tubs begging for bubbles! Perched on the top floor of a tall building , perhaps with its own elevator.

Let’s take a look at some of the …

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Eight Tips on Avoiding Home Buyers Remorse When Buying a Vancouver Home

by Maggie Chandler November 22, 2011 Buyers

Ever Had Buyers Remorse Before Buying your Vancouver Home?

When you decide to buy a new home, you’re forced to step outside your current comfort zone and confront the unknown. Your mind may try to compensate psychologically for feelings of uncertainty by mentally undoing the event.

In other words, you may try to talk yourself out of …

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Does Affordable Rental Housing Decrease Vancouver Property Values?

by Maggie Chandler November 22, 2011 Buyers Tips

From REBGV

Vancouver residents often believe that new rental housing lowers property values.

The NAR online library has links to more than 20 comprehensive studies and articles, some of which in turn reviewed and analyzed data from other studies.

The geographic areas studied included high-density urban areas, upscale suburbs and rural areas. Typically studies compared the sale prices …

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Deal of the Month

by Maggie Chandler November 16, 2011 Deal of the Month

This is an amazing condo!
I view tons of condos but this one really rises to the top!
Situated in an excellent Yaletown location, 2 blocks to Choices, one block to old Yaletown and four blocks to the seawall on False Creek.
The suite is on the first floor (but not ground level) and is townhome style with …

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New Listing! 305-168 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC

by Maggie Chandler September 14, 2011 Buyers Tips

Welcome home! I’m a huge East facing one bedroom in Concord Pacific’s Smart.

I have a great layout with modern sleek finishings. My boutique building designed by Busby boasts a gym and bike room. I have laminate floors, a balcony and insuite laundry and I’m only 2 years old.

I Enjoy living in this trend setting …

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What is the BC Home Protection Office? – Vancouver Condo Info

by Maggie Chandler August 25, 2011 Buyers Tips

The HPO is a provincial Crown Corporation established in 1998 under the authority of the Home Owner Protection Act.

The mandate of the Act

The mandate is to strengthen consumer protection for buyers of new homes, help bring about improvements to the quality of residential construction, and support research and education respecting residential construction in BC

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Vancouver Condo Info – What are Bylaws?

by Maggie Chandler August 23, 2011 Buyers Tips

The BC Strata Property Act

includes detailed bylaws that apply to all property and operations of every condominium.The act outlines the duties of owners, tenants, occupants, visitors, the corporation, and the strata council, as well as the procedures at council and general meetings.

In addition, the bylaws allow the strata corporation to penalize owners who …

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