Category Archives: First Time Home Buyers Advice for Vancouver

First Time Home Buyer Video Blog Posts with Advice, Tips, and Important Information for Vancouver, BC Canada by Mike Stewart a Top Vancouver Real Estate Agent.

Vancouver First Time Home Buyers Guide 14 – Offer Explanation – Subject to Financing

Posted on December 12, 2011 by mike

Top Vancouver Realtor Advice for First Time Home Buyers – Subject to Financing

In Episode 13 of the First Time Home Buyers Guide for Vancouver, we discussed Subject Clauses in general.

Today we’re going to discuss the Subject to Financing Clause in detail and how it relates to and affects a real estate offer. Chad Watts of the Mortgage Group was kind enough to come and talk to us about subject to financing.

What does Subject to Financing Mean? Continue reading →

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Vancouver First Time Buyer 13 – Contract of Purchase and Sale – Subject Clauses

Posted on October 11, 2011 by mike

Buying Your First Home Safely in Vancouver with Subject Clauses in the Contract of Purchase and Sale!

In Episode 12, we discussed the expiry time and date on the Contract and Purchase and Sale. Today we talk safety.

When it comes to buying a first home, Safety Comes First!

Subject Clauses in a Real Estate offer coupled with detailed due diligence is the best ways to ensure that a first home isn’t a hassle, money pit, leaky condo, or worse.

What is a Subject Clause in a Real Estate Offer? Continue reading →

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First Time Buyer Guide Vancouver 12 – Contract of Purchase & Sale – Offer Expiration

Posted on August 15, 2011 by mike

First Time Home Buyers Tips 12 Offer Expiry by Mike Stewart Realtor from Mike Stewart on Vimeo.

Contract of Purchase and Sale Explanation – Expiration of the Offer (Section 23)

In Episode 11 of the First Time Home Buyer Guide Vancouver, we discussed Included & Excluded Items.

Today, we’re going to discuss the expiration time and date of the BC Contract of Purchase and Sale.

A BC Real Estate Offer Expires? Continue reading →

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New Buyer Advice Vancouver 11 | Contract of Purchase & Sale| Excluded & Included Items!

Posted on July 26, 2011 by mike

REBGV Contract of Purchase and Sale Explanation – Included and Excluded Items (Section 7)

In First Time Home Buyer Advice 10, we discussed Dates in a Real Estate Transaction. Today, we’re going to discuss included and excluded items.

It Comes with What?

When you buy a property in Vancouver it is possible to specify what is and is not included in the sale. Section 7 of the Contract of Purchase and Sale (See Below) is where this is laid out exactly in terms of what will be included and excluded from the sale of the property.

In the example below the Included Items are Washer/Dryer, Stove, Oven, Dishwasher, Chandelier in the Dining Room, Big Screen TV in the Living Room. There are no Excluded Items in the sample contract.

What is Normally Included When Buying in Vancouver? Continue reading →

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