First Time Buyer Friday #11 – When To Walk Away

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”

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”

First-Time-Buyer Friday #2 – Needs vs Wants

Q. There are lots of potential homes in my price range. How can I narrow down the field so I don’t waste time viewing homes I really have no interest in buying? A. Many first time buyers are hit with this problem. Often, because they’re just starting out and want to make sure they don’tContinue reading “First-Time-Buyer Friday #2 – Needs vs Wants”