Hope you read the preivous post for the first three steps to a new home buyer’s success in Vancouver BC. This article is a continuation of that…
4. Hopefully at this point, you and your family have narrowed down your preferences to something that’s more tangible. Often people have trouble with focusing their desires into a concrete image, but at this point if you’ve worked through steps 1-3, you should be well on your way. This last step simply lists out the different styles of homes available to you. Depending on your preferences for privacy and concerns over budget, you might lean towards one or the other. There are of course a variety of homes for sale in BC, which can make this step quite fun and interesting for the whole family.
a. Single-family Detached – A one dwelling unit that sits on its own lot, offering a greater degree of privacy.
b. Semi-detached – A single-family home joined to another one by a common wall; Offers many of the advantages of a single-family detached home but with a lower price tag.
c. Duplex – Two single-family homes located one above the other in a building. (Often, the owner lives in one unit and rents the other.)
d. Townhouse – Multiple single-family homes separated by common walls, offers separate outdoor space but a little less privacy. These homes potentially cost less to buy and maintain.
e. Stacked Townhouse – Usually consists of two-storey homes stacked one on top of the other in a row of four or more homes. All units have direct access from the outside.
f. Link or Carriage Home – Houses joined by garages or carports which provide access to the front and back yards. Basement walls may be linked so houses appear to be single-family homes on small lots.
5. Make an Appointment with a Realtor
At this point, you’ve narrowed down what type of mortgage your monthly income/debt balance allows you to pursue. You’ve brought the family together to discuss what everyone’s needs and wants are. You’ve decided upon whether you want to buy new, resale, or build your own, and you have a good idea of what style of home you’d like. With all of these items clearer in your head than when you first started your search, you are now prepared to gain the professional help and opinion of your local BC realtor. To be honest, you might be thinking you could save a few bucks on finding a place yourself, but the reality is realtors are professionals and they want to help you. They are experts when it comes to homes for sale in BC, Canada, and there is nothing that would please them more than to find you the right place.
Alright! You are set! See, finding BC homes for sale is not as challenging as you thought it was eh?!
We wish you all the best in your adventure to fine the right home for you and your family. Thank you for letting us play a role in your search for your dream home. =D
