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From the devastating effects brought about by the pandemic industries and economies across the globe are still recovering. Some have already started to see brighter days. The real estate market is still stable in Vancouver.

Properties listed for sale only stay on the market for 17 days so if anyone is interested can buy them. In Vancouver people are still seeing a lot of benefits of investing in real estate and earning profit.

The priorities in facilities that they’re searching for is the only thing that has changed .This is  especially for those that are on the hunt for commercial properties. This means wider elevators, lobbies, and sitting areas. Businesses and residences alike still have safety as their priority; they keep their safety on top.

Vancouver is a popular tourist city in British Columbia, Canada with beautiful places and an attractive tourist destination also. 

Buying a House in Vancouver:

The largest purchase that you’ll ever make in your life is buying a home. The home buying process can be overwhelming at first but a step by step guide on everything will help you to understand. 

Decide If You Are Ready For Home Ownership:

Purchasing a home can be both exciting and overwhelming as well for the buyers or for anyone out there. It is one of the biggest financial purchases that most people make in their lives, as they are going to live and spend most of their time at home.

You should decide if you’re ready for home ownership by considering some initial questions: What can I afford, what are my options, what do I need in a home, am I ok with the risks, am I ready for the responsibility of home ownership etc. 

Find Your Realtor:

Having a realtor to guide is an absolute necessity. The buyer’s agent is there to assist you. They show you homes and all of the great neighborhoods. 

Find Your Mortgage Broker:

Your realtor will have a network of mortgage broker’s you can ask them and the another option available is to go to your bank and find a mortgage broker that can assist you and help you. He will help you get pre-approved and determine your affordability based on your income and various factors. Mortgage brokers should have good availability. 

Determine Your Budget:

In mortgage pre-approval the broker has sent in your basic financial information such as income, credit score etc to the lender. The lender will have determined the maximum amount of money they will lend you which helps them to know more about you. Pre-approval assures the sellers that you are motivated and ready to buy a home of your dreams. 

Confirm Your Down Payment:

You will need to confirm your down payment. You should als tell them 

how much you will be putting down. Minimum down payment rules are 5% for properties for the portion of the purchase price under $500,000, 10% of the portion of the purchase price above $500,000 but less than $1,000,000. And 20% on the purchase price for properties valued above $1,000,000.

There are various sources available for your down payment which includes RRSP withdrawal. In this you can withdraw up to $25,000 per borrower to be used towards your down payment. The funds have to be repaid within 15 years and you cannot take out RRSPs unless  for at least 90 days they have been in your account. 

Second is Gift in which a common way for buyers is to receive a gift from a family member to help with their down payment and Thirdly, Borrowed funds in which you may borrow funds from a line of credit to assist with your down payment.

Costs To Close:

There are a number of costs in addition to the purchase price and you should check your budget and close the deal on that basis.

Prioritize Wants And Needs:

Make a list of your needs. It’s important to narrow down exactly what you need and everything else included after will just be a bonus. You should really be paying attention to structure, price, and dates etc. 

Check Out Homes:

It’s time to go out and search for homes of your dreams at your own budget and according to your lifestyle.