Your realtor’s job is to do everything they can to help you in your home buying journey. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take any action at your end.

People are spending much more time at home these days. It’s predicted to continue even after the pandemic ends, thanks to more options to work from home and a newfound appreciation for home life. Starting a family is usually the go-to reason for upsizing to a house, townhome, or larger condo, but evidently, there are other strong motivations to do so. To help, we’ve rounded up the most important aspects to consider when looking to upsize.

Condominiums continue to pop up all over the Lower Mainland and the reasons behind their popularity are not a mystery. Residents get to enjoy being in the heart of a community — often close to public transit — a largely home-maintenance-free lifestyle, and built-in amenities like a gym, swimming pool and in some newer developments, even a basketball court.

So, you’ve bought a pre-sale home — congratulations! But the natural question of, “Now what?” may arise. Fortunately, MLA Canada homeowners have a plethora of resources available to guide them through the journey from ground-breaking to move-in. We spoke to Sarah Rasheed, Director of Administration and Customer Care at MLA Canada, about the next steps after putting down a deposit on a future new home.

We have witnessed a lot of compression in mortgage rates over the past 24 months, alongside incredible growth in home values throughout the last 12 months. Ryan Lalonde, President at MLA Canada, asks Gingles for his insight on what is driving current refinancing activities that are occurring in today's Lower Mainland's real estate markets.

Buying a pre-sale condo or townhome has its benefits. However, it does require more consideration of different variables, when compared to buying a resale property.