The Vancouver Real Estate Market seems to be always hot, there are always multiple offers, bidding wars and skyrocketing prices. Many people in the very competitive market have this fear of missing out and feel like they need to go 'subject-free'. Master contractor Avi Barzelai from Barzelai Building walks through the multiple challenges that potential homeowners may face when purchasing property without doing their due diligence. The Vancouver market is primed for problem properties to be unloaded unto unsuspecting buyers, Avi recommends that with every purchase go in with your eyes open and with this podcast episode you will be ready to avoid the huge costs in fixing these major problems when purchasing a home in the Lower Mainland.

In the home buying process, there are many steps and options to consider. It is not only about the home and the mortgage but there is life insurance, disability insurance and many others that you may want to think about. If it is important for you to have a strong grasp of the different possibilities out there, you are going to want to be educated. My guest for this episode is Priya Tailor, a insurance broker with Videre. We sit down and discuss the different options that are available as well as the overall process in getting insured to make sure you and your family are protected.

Priya Tailor

Reverse Annuity Mortgages are some of the most requested and asked about mortgage products out there. Mostly asked by home owners and soon to be home owners who simply have a need for a program but also don't really understand the product. For many years Reverse Annuity Mortgages has been frequently misunderstood and utilized quite poorly. Victor Chang from Home Equity Bank sits down and discusses these misunderstandings and explains where they come from and how you can best utilize Reverse Annuity Mortgages. If you would like to dive deep in understanding these mortgage products and how you can potentially use one please listen to this episode. 

Victor Chang

When searching for your next home, one of the decisions you will have to make is with a realtor. If you are moving to a new city, town or community it is vitally important that you select a realtor that knows the area and what will be happening in each neighbourhood over the next several years. Terra Slade, a realtor with Stonehaus Realty, is an expert in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows (among a few other places) and she walks us through the importance of selecting a local realtor as an expert, her process in guiding potential buyers and her favourite places in Maple Ridge. 

Terra Slade