In my continuing series, First-Time-Buyer Fridays, I answer a common question from a first-time buyer. If you have a question to submit, first-time-buyer or experienced investor, put one in the comments below, or fire me an e-mail at Tim@TimAyres.ca. “Needs TLC” Q. I made an offer to purchase a house and my inspector found aContinue reading “First Time Buyer Friday #11 – When To Walk Away”
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Free Real Estate Seminars
I will be co-hosting a series of real estate seminars on Thursday, June 11th at the Juan de Fuca Library, beside the rec centre on the Island Highway. Joining me are Alexis Mills, a mortgage broker, and Jeremy Kimm, a financial planner, for three different perspectives about buying and selling real estate. We have twoContinue reading “Free Real Estate Seminars”
First Time Buyer Friday #10 – How Does Rent To Own Work?
In my continuing series, First-Time-Buyer Fridays, I answer a common question from a first-time buyer. If you have a question to submit, first-time-buyer or experienced investor, put one in the comments below, or fire me an e-mail at Tim@TimAyres.ca. Q. I’ve heard about people being able to rent-to-own a home? Is this legit? How doesContinue reading “First Time Buyer Friday #10 – How Does Rent To Own Work?”
First Time Buyer Friday #9 – Bidding Wars or Competing Offers
In my continuing series, First-Time-Buyer Fridays, I answer a common question from a first-time buyer. If you have a question to submit, first-time-buyer or experienced investor, put one in the comments below, or fire me an e-mail at Tim@TimAyres.ca. Q. I had my REALTOR® prepare an offer on the perfect house yesterday, but we lostContinue reading “First Time Buyer Friday #9 – Bidding Wars or Competing Offers”
First Time Buyer Friday #8 – Do I Need A Home Inspector?
In my continuing series, First-Time-Buyer Fridays, I answer a common question from a first-time buyer. If you have a question to submit, first-time-buyer or experienced investor, put one in the comments below, or fire me an e-mail at Tim@TimAyres.ca. Q. A friend said that if I decide to purchase a condo or a home withContinue reading “First Time Buyer Friday #8 – Do I Need A Home Inspector?”
First Time Buyer Friday #7 – BC Property Transfer Tax (PTT) Exemptions
In my continuing series, First-Time-Buyer Fridays, I answer a common question from a first-time buyer. If you have a question to submit, first-time-buyer or experienced investor, put one in the comments below, or fire me an e-mail at Tim@TimAyres.ca. Q. What’s this about Provincial tax when I buy a home? How much is the PropertyContinue reading “First Time Buyer Friday #7 – BC Property Transfer Tax (PTT) Exemptions”
First Time Buyer Friday #6 – What Does My Money Get Me?
In my continuing series, First-Time-Buyer Fridays, I answer a common question from a first-time buyer. If you have a question to submit, first-time-buyer or experienced investor, put one in the comments below, or fire me an e-mail at Tim@TimAyres.ca. Q. I want to spend about $400,000 on my first home – what can I buyContinue reading “First Time Buyer Friday #6 – What Does My Money Get Me?”
First Time Buyer Friday #5 – Do I Need A REALTOR®?
In my continuing series, First-Time-Buyer Fridays, I answer a common question from a first-time buyer. If you have a question to submit, first-time-buyer or experienced investor, put one in the comments below, or fire me an e-mail at Tim@TimAyres.ca. Q. I can search the MLS® myself, go around to open houses myself, and call theContinue reading “First Time Buyer Friday #5 – Do I Need A REALTOR®?”
First Time Buyer Friday #4 – Closing Costs
In my continuing series, First-Time-Buyer Fridays, I answer a common question from a first-time buyer. If you have a question to submit, first-time-buyer or experienced investor, put one in the comments below, or fire me an e-mail at Tim@TimAyres.ca. Q. What additional closing costs are associated with buying property in Victoria, Sooke, or anywhere elseContinue reading “First Time Buyer Friday #4 – Closing Costs”
First-Time-Buyer Friday #3 – Strata Properties
In my continuing series, First-Time-Buyer Fridays, I answer a common question from a first-time buyer. If you have a question to submit, first-time-buyer or experienced investor, put one in the comments below, or fire me an e-mail at Tim@TimAyres.ca. Q. I hear the terms “strata property,” “strata fee,” and “strata council” all the time whenContinue reading “First-Time-Buyer Friday #3 – Strata Properties”