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“Expect Less,” “Take Responsibility” and Other Buyer Tips from TV Agent Todd Talbot T
he prevailing expectations of home buyers in Vancouver that they should be able to have a large home in a central location are “not entitled, just youthful and naïve,” according to celebrity REALTOR® Todd Talbot. Speaking to REW.ca ahead of the Vancouver Home + Design Show, at which he is presenting two sessions on October 28 and 29, the co-host of HGTV’s hit show Love It or List It Vancouver offered his advice to buyers and his thoughts on the current market.
REW: What are your recommendations to first-time buyers trying to get into the market? Todd Talbot: First-time buyers, especially those who have grown up in a detached home in Vancouver, often have grandiose ideas about how their first home will look. The idea of sacrifice, and of short-term pain for long-term gain, applies to real estate. We don’t have to have everything right off the bat. It’s very interesting when you see how people in other cities view real estate, compared with here in Vancouver. Here it feels like everyone wants a 33-by-122-foot lot, and a back yard, and all that five to 10 minutes from downtown. It’s not so much about entitlement, but more that it is a very youthful, naïve way of thinking – it’s how we used to think – because Vancouver is such a young city. We’re going through an evolution of how we look at real estate in this region.
REW: Many buyers with limited finances – especially with the new mortgage qualification rules in place – will have to adjust their expectations. Should they prioritize buying a central but smaller home, or a larger home further out of town? TT: Generally I’d advise buyers
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to stay as close as possible to the core – wherever that may be – and adjust the space and the creature comforts. That’s my preference over recommending people look further out of town. Generally, if there’s a price adjustment, it happens from the outside inwards. You don’t need in-suite laundry and granite countertops. Prioritize location, dial back on the wish list and put in some sweat equity if you need to make improvements.
To read the full Q&A, go to REW.ca/ News/Buying Todd Talbot will be speaking at the Vancouver Home +Design Show, running October 27-30 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. He will also be guesting live on the Real Estate Therapist
radio show on Saturday October 29, 9-10am, on Roundhouse Radio 98.3FM and streaming on roundhouseradio.com. If you have any questions for Todd, he will respond on air – email realestatetherapist@roundhouseradio.com or call the show live on 604-449-8983.
REW: What about buyers who are trying to get as large a mortgage as possible, in order to afford a liveable home in Vancouver? TT: Don’t get into a position where you are so heavily leveraged that any shift in the mortgage rate is going to significantly affect your monthly budget. Yes, it’s always a stretch when you first buy a home, and that’s OK, because we grow into that responsibility – but you will probably have to make sacrifices in the short term to make it work.
REW: How should buyers approach investing in a home in today’s market? TT: If you’re looking at real estate how I look at it, from a long-term perspective, then I think you’re in a good position. I’m still a big believer in the fundamentals of the Greater Vancouver market. It’s important to build a team around you who you can trust, including a recommended REALTOR® and a mortgage broker. But the other side of it is about taking responsibility for your decisions. A lot of people, if they don’t know much about real estate, will almost defer all responsibility to their agent or broker. It’s really important that buyers keep asking questions until they’re absolutely clear on what’s happening and can make an educated decision that they can stand behind.
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• Fantastic Location! Builder Alert! • Large lot 110 X 65. Excellent 2 lots potential for subdivision. The City is also proposing to increase opportunities for subdivision into smaller RS4 lots by reducing the minimum lot width from 10 m to 9.5 m (31.2 ft). This would provide flexibility for situations where existing lots are just slightly narrower than 20 m. 2068 Sq. Ft. • Original home in excellent condition ready to move in or potential rent of $2500 with a few modifications. • Large lot with plenty of RV parking • Separate Basement Entry. • Close to elementary, secondary and high schools. Walt to sky train Coqutilam mall, Walmart, T&T. • Excellent mountain biking parks, baseball and soccer field nearby.
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WESTRIDGE OFFERS WEST COAST CONTEMPORARY HOMES TO MAPLE RIDGE
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ithin a few minutes of speaking to Angela Jorgenson, Sales Manager and Creative Design Director for WestRidge, it becomes clear just how much passion she has brought to this newest single family development in North West Maple Ridge. Having grown up just across the street from where WestRidge is now making its home, Jorgenson is deeply committed to this exclusive detached collection of 21 residences with a decidedly upscale and modern approach. “We created our boutique community around an amazing piece of property that offers all homes a spectacular backyard of greenbelt,” she says, adding 50 per cent of the homes are already sold. “We took a modern West Coast Contemporary concept in our design and were able to sustain an interior floor plan that was wide open and very free flowing with as many
oversized windows as possible to not only let in natural light but also to capitalize on the spectacular greenery surrounding every home.” In addition to having a handle on all of the finer details of the homes, WestRidge is taking a bold departure from the more traditional suburban residence design. A lot of thought went into creating homes that aren’t only beautiful inside and outside, but perform incredibly well for what families want and need today. With this new development boasting wide plank laminate flooring, a high end stainless steel appliance package, quartz counter tops throughout, generous size windows, trendy gas fireplaces and spa inspired ensuites, Jorgenson explains that WestRidge has so much more than that. The attention spent on all of the details was extensive. “Comfort, enjoyment and effortless
functionality for home owners” is what Jorgenson reveals was the key to these home designs. Additional garage storage, double walk-in master closets and sideby-side washers and dryers conveniently located upstairs, highlight just a few of the standard benefits. An upgrade package that includes heated bathroom floors, finished basements with optional legalized income producing suites, great room built-ins and an inviting outdoor gas fireplace for yearround entertainment are some of the items well worth the extra investment. Another huge draw for purchasers is the stress-free lifestyle that Maple Ridge offers. People often think of Maple Ridge as somewhere out in the “Burbs” but are pleasantly surprised when they actually visit and realize just how closely connected this city is to all the major cities. “Our location provides easy access for those who work in a variety of larger cities
but are looking for a more relaxed and quieter family friendly atmosphere with many amenities within walking distance from your home,” she explains. “This is truly an incredibly location, considered one of Maple Ridge’s most desirable neighbourhoods, and it is located just minutes from the Golden Ears Bridge and major highways leading to Coquitlam, Burnaby and Vancouver.” Dynamic Westridge Inc. is proud to be bringing a beautiful neighbourhood of West Coast Contemporary homes to Northwest Maple Ridge, with three unique plans to choose from – Arbutus, Beech and Cypress. Prices for these sprawling residences start from $984,800 and range from 3,400 to 4,000 square feet. Tentative occupancy is January 2017. For more information, call 604-710-1452, email info@westridgeliving.ca or visit www.WestRidgeLiving.ca.
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