When I was purchasing my first property almost 20 years ago, I had the choice between choosing a condo in an "A" location with more financial risk, and requiring more work, and a property in a "B" location that was close to home, and kept me in my comfort zone.
I chose to stay in my comfort zone and went with Property B. And I just discovered what that decision ultimately ended up costing me - it's a lot!
The reason I'm sharing this video is so that you can learn from my mistakes as a first-time buyer, sometimes we need to look past the shiny toy that keeps us in our comfort zone, and push our own boundaries to make the better long-term decision.
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ABOUT ME:
I am a real estate agent in Vancouver BC, licensed with Oakwyn Realty Ltd., and am currently working with new clients in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Surrey, and other areas of the Lower Mainland of BC. Send me a message if you are looking to move to the area, I've lived in the Vancouver area for over 35 years and know all the ins and outs of the local market!
This video is designed to be educational and as every person's real estate journey is different, I recommend you connect with your real estate agent and/or mortgage broker of choice to get more specific real estate advice based on your personal situation and goals.