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With the price of houses in Vancouver, how does one afford to buy one? Do you ask your parents to help? Do you get renters to help with the mortgage? How about both? The answer is... YES!

The price of houses has been climbing up over the past few years as well as the land values.  Neighbourhoods with great schools have seen some of the highest price appreciation as well as land that allows you to have multiple dwellings.  Baby boomers are retiring, selling their homes for astronomical numbers and are downsizing.  The kids have moved out, the parents don't need as much space anymore, they can sell their home and retire early.  This is causing a big transfer of wealth as some parents are helping their kids buy a home and are transferring the wealth to…

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If you're planning to look for a new home sometime in the future, you may be wondering how long the process will take. How much time should you set aside for viewings? How many of the listed homes should you see?

 

Of course, the process varies from person to person. According to the Department of Housing & Urban Development, home buyers view an average of 15 properties before finally choosing to make an offer on one of them. That number may be a good benchmark for you.

 

On a Saturday afternoon, you can comfortably look at three or four potential properties. You can see more if you want to make a full day of it.

 

One factor that impacts the home shopping process is how clearly you know what you're looking for.

 

For example, if…

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