Best Coquitlam Homes

For Buyers

Buying a home is a big decision – whether it’s your first home, or you are looking for something different. There are a number of important elements to consider when completing your search. Often there is a dream of finding the best deal, without thinking through all of the considerations you will need to make.

Your decisions can affect:

1. The final purchase price of the home
2. What type of condition the home is in
3. Getting the right house in the right neighbourhood

Here are some things to consider:

• Do your home work – Get informed about the buying process, when it begins, how to save time, hassle, and money.
• Shop around – Don’t be tempted to chase the first property you see. Make sure you take the time to find out which property is right for you. Go see the place, and get an idea of what is on the market, and what you can afford based on your budget.
• Get to know the area – Lions Bay is a place to discover a different perspective. Staying mountainside you are minutes away from some of the Lower Mainland’s premier attractions. Outdoor adventures abound with world-class mountain biking trails, rainforests, and amazing waterfront along the Sea-To-Sky corridor.
• Look at many properties – It’s time to start house hunting, and this can mean looking at a number of different variables – these might include which neighborhood, proximity to amenities (Doctors Offices, Stores, Community Centers). This will mean looking at the conditions of the property (does it have new windows?), and what the conditions of the home are. Check out all of our Residential Listings here

Our unique industry leading home sales system was developed to provide our clients with a proven method to prepare their homes for sale, price them appropriately, and get the deal done at the highest price possible – all in the shortest timeframe.

For Tenants

With Vacancy rates getting lower and rental housing harder to find – Canadians are having a hard time finding the right place to live in. Most people do not often consider the fact that they could own their own home. With this trend taking place – becoming an owner looks more attractive every day. 

Here Are 3 Things To Consider:

1. Buying a home helps you build equity
   
   Buying your first home can be a risky proposition for any person – the thought of debt can often stop any person from taking the plunge.
   
   Most won’t consider the fact by renting – you are losing money, instead, imagine being able to build equity. Often called the benefit -received principle – this simply states that a person who owns their home gets a benefit from paying off their mortgage vs. paying rent. Instead of paying someone else to rent out a property – consider the idea that building equity makes your money last.
2. Less risk of rental increase spikes
   
   If you have a fixed-rate mortgage on a home purchase, your mortgage payment will never change. Unless a tenant is in a rent-controlled building or neighborhood, their rent is at risk of rising every year. Since the mortgage payment is the bulk of the owner’s housing price, this creates a lot of budget stability.
3. 3. Tax Benefits
   
   The Canadian government offers a variety of tax breaks and credits that homeowners can take advantage of.
   
   First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit – you can claim a non-refundable tax credit of up to $750 – which is based on a percentage of $5000.
   
   GST/HST Rebate (New Housing Rebate) – – If you are buying a new home as your principal residence, and if it is less than $450,000, you may be able to claim the GST/HST new housing rebate. BC residents can also claim on the provincial portion if they buy, build, or do a major renovation of their principal residence.

For many people, owning a home will make more sense financially and from a lifestyle perspective than renting a home. The benefits will often speak for themselves.

So why consider buying a home in North Vancouver? The main benefit is the access to an amazing community and a place to call home. We redesign real estate to favor our clients and are an industry leader in specialty services for North Vancouver.

For Home Owners

Unlock The Value Of Your Home

Ever wondered what your home is worth? Do you have questions? Unlock the real value of your home with a team of industry leading REALTORS®. We help you to find answers to your questions by looking at a host of factors.

Klein Group Home Tip:

If you want to sell your home fast, it’s important to list it when demand is highest. Homebuyers flood the market in the spring and summer, which results in more competition and bidding wars.

If you’re thinking of selling your home, the first step is to find a real estate agent to represent you. Our team will always advocate for our client, and we know there are a number of factors that influence what path you will take. Our team is here to guide you along the way and are known for helping you find the right avenue.

Here Are Some Questions For You To Consider:

1. Is now a good time to sell my house?
2. Which Realtor or Real Estate Agent should I use?
3. How do I get top dollar for my property?

Now might be the wrong time to sell – renting might be the right option.

When you are a current owner, you may potentially not be ready to sell – you might actually consider renting. With difficult decisions comes the typical debate between renting vs. buying.
Does it make sense to sell? Rent for a while and sell at a better price?

If Renting Doesn’t Feel Right – Here Are 5 Other Options:

As an owner, you may be considering a downsize (or the right size) move and would like to understand your home’s value and other housing options.
You may be looking into home renovations and would like to take equity for your home. Which renovations are currently the most valued in the market?
Often you might be considering a move closer to your children, and perhaps a different style home.
You might be potentially looking to reinvest the “lift in your home and put it into a revenue property.
Or you might prefer to invest in a vacation property rental.

Get The Most Accurate Online Home-Value Estimate.

As an industry leading brokerage in the Lower Mainland, we have a diverse group of REALTOR®’s who speak 13 different languages. We are a proud member of Royal LePage – the leading real estate company in Canada with a national network of market-leading real estate who collectively sell more real estate than any other brand. Whether you want to move to Vancouver, across, town or anywhere in the world, we can help you with our global network.