Buying a Home

Your Roadmap to Buying a Home in Greater Vancouver

Finding the perfect property is about more than just a search—it’s about having a clear strategy in a competitive market. Whether you are looking for your first condo in Coquitlam, a family townhouse in Maple Ridge, or a riverside retreat in Pitt Meadows, I am here to guide you through every milestone. From securing a robust mortgage pre-approval and conducting due diligence to winning the negotiation and reaching closing day, my goal is to make your journey to homeownership seamless and successful.

Take a look at the step-by-step process below to see how we’ll work together to find a home that fits your lifestyle and your budget.

A comprehensive roadmap graphic detailing the home buying process in British Columbia. Key steps illustrated include: Initial Consultation, Obtaining Pre-approval, Understanding Costs, House Hunting, Due Diligence, Preparing an Offer, Negotiation, Satisfying Conditions, Subject Removal, and Closing Day.

Helpful Reading for Home Buyers

Buying a home is easier when you understand the costs, timelines, and decisions before you are in the middle of an offer. These articles will help you prepare for the financial side of buying, avoid common mistakes, and feel more confident as you move through the process:

The Cost of Buying a Home: A practical breakdown of the costs buyers need to budget for beyond the purchase price, including deposits, inspections, legal fees, taxes, and adjustments.
Deposits: Everything You Need to Know: What your deposit is, when it is usually due, where it goes, and how it becomes part of your down payment.
Property Transfer Tax: How Much Will You Have to Pay?: How PTT works in B.C., when it is payable, and which buyers may qualify for an exemption.
10 Mortgage Deal Killers: The last-minute financial mistakes that can put a mortgage approval at risk before closing.
Strata Documents: What You Need to Know: A guide to the documents condo and townhome buyers should review before removing subjects.

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Tracy Lunnin

Royal LePage Sterling

Mobile: 6047718794

tracy@tracylunnin.com