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After years of saving, Filipino-

born Maria Reyes and her hus-

band are ready to purchase

their fi rst home. Since immigrating

to Canada four years ago, Reyes, her

husband and three young children

have lived with family members.

Her dream has always been to own

her own home but she was unsure

about all the ins and outs of the

home buying process. Recently she

attended the free Greater Vancouver

Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA)

seminar for new home buyers to get

answers to her most pressing ques-

tions.

“With my brother, we have been

able to save enough money to put

a 25 per cent down payment on a

$400,000 town home in Langley,”

says Reyes. “I want to

know exactly what all

the costs involved

are and why I need

to use a Realtor.”

For Graham

and Anna, a

young Vancouver couple in their early

thirties, they came to the seminar

in hopes of getting educated about

the process of home inspections and

off ers. The couple, who have started

to save for their fi rst home, say their

parents are helping them out with a

down payment.

“We’ve done research online and

calculated roughly what we can

aff ord,” says Graham.

More than 150 people came out to

Surrey City Hall to listen to a panel

of industry experts during the fi rst of

two free events that made up the 21st

Annual GVHBA New Home Buyers’

Seminar – the second being held

two days later at SFU’s downtown

Vancouver campus.

Prior to the two-hour

seminar, attend-

ees could ask

questions

from a number of GVHBA members

who hosted booths – everyone from

mortgage specialists to Fortis BC, to

the Canada Mortgage and Housing

Corporation CMHC (Canada’s national

housing agency which helps Canadians

fi nd aff ordable ways to own a home),

and home builders Polygon and Vesta

Properties, to name just a few.

Moderator Shayne Ramsay, CEO of

BC Housing, kept the panel of six

industry experts to their 10-minute

presentations, which was followed by

a lively Q&A.

As prospective fi rst-time home

buyers, both Viv Newman and her

25-year-old daughter Diana Newman

learned a lot from the information

covered during the seminar.

“For the past 22 years, I’ve lived

with family members. I just came

into an inheritance that will allow us

both to purchase a home,” says Viv

Newman. “I’m looking at a single fam-

ily home or duplex in South Surrey,

while Diana wants an apartment in

downtown Vancouver.”

The mother-daughter team attend-

ed because the whole idea of buying

their fi rst homes seemed daunting.

They both wanted help to demystify

the process in order to make the best

decision possible.

“There are so many fees … I mean,

I didn’t even know about the Property

Transfer Tax,” says Diana Newman,

adding the pamphlets and handouts

are very informative.

What amazed both was the impor-

tance of hiring a Realtor. “I was really

surprised to hear there is no fee [for

buyers],” says Viv.

Diana, a business degree graduate,

agreed and added: “I wasn’t going to

use a Realtor but after hearing about

how complex and ever-changing the

real estate regulations are, I am. I

also didn’t realize how complicated

the contracts can be and what to ask

for from a seller.”

“I have a lot of homework to do,”

Viv Newman quips as she leaves the

event.

Buying With ConfidenceLessons learned at the GVHBA’s New Home Buyers’ Seminar

For more information on home

buying, visit www.gvhba.org/

consumers/buying, where

you’ll discover a plethora of

articles, tips on the home

buying process, as well as

links to websites off ering great

resources, products and ideas.

And of course, you will always

fi nd a host of home buying

articles and advice at

www.rew.ca/news/buying.

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gkbhurji@royallepage.ca www.gurjinderbhurji.com1051 Ewson St, White Rock

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12097 56th Avenue, SurreyBeautiful 3 Bedroom Renovated Rancher on a quiet Half Acre lot with view potential! Original hardwood fl oors, Renovated Kitchen, Maple Cabinets, Slate fl oor, Stainless Steel appliances, Gas Stove, Updated Bathroom, Fully Finished cozy Basement with Media room, lots of

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$319,900

440 Esplanade, Harrison Hot SpringsGet away to Harrison Hot Springs. This 1 bed-room cottage is located across the street from the beach. Walk across the street for a swim or a block for a coffee. Amazing location come to Harrison and have a look!

$339,000

6352 Golf Road, AgassizThis large sprawling rancher on .34 of an acre provides lots of space for the whole family! With a large living room & kitchen plus 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms on main & 1 bedroom and rec room down. Fenced backyard for the dog, lots of room for parking and a large covered patio to relax on. Great price on a great street!

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$217,500$217,500

465 Naismith Ave., Harrison Hot SpringsWell priced private rancher with RV parking. Located right on the Miami river, this 2 bedroom & loft home is in a beautiful spot on a quiet street, 5 minute walk to the beach. Featuring a bright kitchen with lots of windows, gas fireplace and a workshop. Quick possession is possible.

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