FIRST TIME BUYERS- Helping You Become an Educated Real Estate Investor 

The A-Z of the Home Buying Process – FAQ.

Now that you’ve decided to buy a home, and you have asked your yourself these questions … Let’s go ahead and help you find that dream home. The dream home, that meets both your needs and your budget. We will set you up with viewing appointments, and also help bring clarity to the complicated process of buying a home.

RELATED TOPICS
  • GETTING A MORTGAGE PRE-APPROVAL 
  • FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS TAX CREDIT
  • RRSP HOME BUYERS PLAN
  • LAND TRANSFER TAX REBATE
  • FIRST TIME HOME BUYER TAX PROGRAMS
  • FIRST TIME HOME BUYER LOANS
  • PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
  • CLOSING COSTS
YOUR BUYING CONTRACT PACKAGE
  • WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE IN THE BUYERS CONTRACT PACKAGE?
MAKING AN OFFER
  • WHAT IS AN OFFER? WHAT TERMS ARE INCLUDED WITH MY OFFER ON THE CONTRACT?
REMOTE SIGNING
  • DO WE HAVE TO COME INTO THE OFFICE TO SIGN?
FINANCING/MORTGAGES 
  • WHAT KIND OF FINANCING SHOULD I EXPECT?
  • WHO SHOULD I GO TO TO APPLY FOR A MORTGAGE?

HOME INSPECTION
  • HOW DO I FIND A HOME INSPECTOR AND DO I NEED ONE?
HOME INSURANCE
  • WHAT KIND OF INSURANCE DO I NEED?
YOUR BUYING COSTS
  • HOW MUCH DO I NEED IN TOTAL TO BUY MY HOME?
TAXES
  • WHAT TAXES SHOULD I EXPECT?
LAWYERS/NOTARIES PUBLIC
  • WHERE DO I FIND A LAWYER/NOTARIES AND WHO PAYS THEM?
COMMISSION/FEES
  • WHO PAYS THE COMMISSION? – SELLER OR BUYER?
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Strata Contingency Reserve Fund - What does it mean for you?

Posted on Mar 14, 2021 in Condo/Townhouse Owners

Under the Strata Property Act, strata corporations and sections must have contingency reserve funds (CRFs) to pay for common expenses that usually occur less often than once a year; or do not usually occur.
Why is it important that you buy into a building that has a healthy contingency fund?

Strata Contingency Fund - What does it mean for you | www.lolaoduwole.com

The condominium’s reserve fund provides financing for major...

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Types Of Homes and Home Ownership Interests

Posted on Mar 13, 2021 in BUYERS

WHAT KINDS OF HOMES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU AS A HOME BUYER? - Find your Dream Home 
To meet the many kinds of needs that people have, a number of different housing styles and types of ownership have developed over the years.
 Single Family, Detached Home | Types of Homes | www.lolaoduwole.com
Your individual requirements and your income level will govern the housing type which is most suitable for you at the present tim...

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What Taxes to expect when you buy a home in British Columbia, Canada 

Posted on Mar 12, 2021 in BUYERS

Closing costs are one-time fees that the buyer of real estate pays when they purchase a property. 
Closing costs is an umbrella term for the many various fees related to purchasing a home. 

What Taxes to expect when you buy a home in British Columbia, Canada
These costs include but are not limited to land or property transfer taxes, lawyer fees, inspection fees. 
They have to be paid up...

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6 Beautiful Kitchens you can still call yours in Canada 

Posted on Mar 11, 2021 in Interior Design

You don't have to be a top-chef to have a fabulous kitchen. These designs range from professional chef status to "still struggling to crack an egg one-handed." No matter where you fall on the cooking spectrum, you'll eat up these jaw-dropping kitchens.
These beautiful kitchens are available For Sale. Call for Details 

3150 Av. de Trafalgar, Ville-Marie, QC – $3,995,000

Montréal, Québec

This magnificent...

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Property Taxes in British Columbia. What your taxes pay for.

Posted on Mar 11, 2021 in BUYERS

Annual property tax
When you own or lease a property or manufactured home in B.C., property taxes must be paid yearly for each property.


Property Taxes British Columbia - How they affect you. |www.lolaoduwole.com
Generally, every property owner in Canada must pay property taxes. If your property is located in a city, town, district or village, it is in a municipality. You will r...

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Land Transfer Tax BC 

Posted on Mar 09, 2021

Understanding land taxes in British Columbia real estate


Land transfer tax in British Columbia, also known as property transfer tax, is a provincial tax that is charged upon completion when title on a property is transferred.

Land Transfer Tax Calculations

It is important that you are well aware of closing costs associated with purchasing, and this blog will help to explain the la...

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