Buying a Home Articles

Top 5 Pro Tips for Display Homes and Pre-Sales

Use these top tips for display homes and pre-sales to make sure buying your newly built home is your dream home. As you stroll through the gorgeous display suites, it's important to keep in mind a few things to avoid surprises on a moving day. Here's what to watch out...

Why don’t I get the keys before I pay for my home?

As a homebuyer, you're probably asking yourself, "Why don't I get the keys before I pay for my home"? It's only natural to want to check out the property before signing and paying for it, right? However, in BC, it's customary for the buyer to get the keys later,...

What’s the difference between deposit and down payment?

The deposit and down payment are one and the same thing, but the timing of each is different. Your typical home purchase contract includes the deposit amount but not the downpayment amount. Because the main difference between deposit and down payment is the time it's...