Let me start by saying that I am Mortgage Advisor and not a Realtor, but it is very common for my clients to ask about home purchase related expenses when we sit down to plan a personalized mortgage solution. Many of these questions are related the various taxes that are applicable for a home purchase in Metro Vancouver

Buying a new home is an exciting time for many families.  The kids might be thinking of their new bedrooms while the parents are trying to balance their financial picture to get setup comfortably in their soon to be new setting.  I have seen many clients calculate the purchase price of their new home, mortgage rates and legal fees but at times overlook key expenses that make up the entire home buying picture.  Let’s look at some of these key home purchase expenses…