Shannon Bashir

This young father contacted me a couple years ago, long before he thought he would purchase a home for his growing family.

We discussed their Needs and Wants, mortgage approval, home ownership accounts, ways to improve credit, and how to obtain the ever so important deposit.

We viewed homes in many areas of Greater Vancouver, this allowed them to see what they could purchase in different locations, and whether the schools and transit would work for their lifestyle.

They made an offer on a cute place in Surrey which didn’t get accepted, so we continued to search, and search, and search. In the end they purchased a lovely home one block from their current rental, allowing their son to remain in the same school catchment, maintain the same friends, and continue with his martial arts.

It is never too early to get your ducks in a row to obtain home ownership, you may want to consider putting any extra money (no matter how little) into your RRSP. This will give you a tax break, and you’ll still be able to withdraw the money after 90 days for your new home purchase.

Never say Never

CREATE A VIEW: Removing a Spandrel Part II

December 2024 Market Update

Vancouver Chinese New Year Parade

Open House - Port Moody

Queens Park, New Westminster,

    2800 sq.ft. Home

North Surrey, 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1150 sq.ft

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A close friend mentioned that a young family she knew, was being evicted from their home.

Understandably, the family was quite upset as the kids attended the local school, have friends in the area, sports nearby and all the amenities they have grown to rely on.

I met with the lovely family and discussed various options to them, and realized they could obtain the minimum down payment to purchase their own home. A home where they could build equity, and be a stepping stone for their growing family.

It’s not their forever home, but it would be THEIR HOME, a place where they can make memories, new connections and a great home base for everything a family needs. 

They love their new area and the schools are perfect, the kids are thriving, and the parks are beautiful.

They now sleep well at night knowing they will not get evicted again, they can paint the kids rooms and hang pictures without any repercussions – THIS IS THEIR HOME

And, a very positive added bonus is after the mortgage, taxes and maintenance fees, they are paying LESS per month than they were when renting.

Lets grab a coffee and start your journey. 

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2024 Year-End Market Insights

$5 Tuesdays at Cineplex

Burnaby North

   One of a Kind Home in a Prestigious Burnaby Neighbourhood

New Westminster

  2 Bed Corner Home with a Large Covered Balcony

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Create a beautiful VIEW by removing a spandrel

November 2024 Market Insights

CP Holiday Train Schedule

Vancouver East

   Charming Two-Level Corner Lot Home, Ideal for Extended Families

Guildford Surrey

   2 Bed / 2 Bath Corner Unit

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You're invited to our Pie Event

   Dec 7th 12-3pm

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Schedule

Vancouver East

   3 Bed / 2 Bath Townhouse, Enclosed Deck & Private Yard

Guildford, Surrey

   2 Bed / 2 Bath Corner Unit, 9' Ceilings and Large Windows

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Installing a Heat Pump Part III

October Market Insights

Annual Pie Event - MARK your Calendar

Coal Harbour Executive 2 Bed / 2 Bath in the

   Luxurious ORCA Building

South Surrey White Rock

   Substantially renovated 2 Bed Condo, Nearly 1400 sq.ft.

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I’m so very honored to have had the opportunity to find my clients their new home, it was a very exciting and fulfilling journey to find the right place for these wonderful people. This home satisfied not only their NEEDS … but plenty of their WANTS.

They also shared with me an awesome and affordable “hole in the wall” restaurant for a great German breakfast. Now, I always want pancakes and schnitzel on those “let’s have breaky types of mornings”.

Reach out when you want to review your NEEDS & WANTS, so I can also find you the perfect place you can call HOME, heck I’ll even share that breakfast location

Congratulations “A Squared”

Installing a Heat Pump Part II

Remembrance Day Events

Burnaby South (Highgate)

   Meticulously maintained 1,648 sq.ft. home

Kitsilano

   Fully renovated with an amazing 420 sq.ft. backyard

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Installing a Heat Pump in a Concrete Building

September 2024 Martket Insights

FREE Haunted Vancouver

Burnaby North - Government Road, Brand New 3 Level

     Home with all the conveniences you'll ever want

Vancouver East - Fully Renovated Home

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