How to Buy a Condo

Buying a condo or townhome in British Columbia isn't just purchasing four walls—you are entering into a financial business partnership with dozens of strangers. If you don't inspect the books before you remove subjects, you're flying blind. In this session, Don Goertz (Associate Broker with 40+ years in Fraser Valley real estate) breaks down the 5 biggest financial traps hiding inside strata documents, walks through the interactive Homebuyer Journey roadmap, and answers key buyer questions. 🚀 Interactive Tools & Resources: 👉 Free Homebuyer Journey App: https://dga-homebuyer-journey.web.app 👉 Real Estate Guides & Tools: https://dongoertz.ca 📌 What We Cover: 0:00 - Starting Soon & Welcome 1:30 - The 5 Big Financial Surprises in BC Strata Living • Surprise #1: The $50,000 Strata Insurance Deductible Gap • Surprise #2: The Low Strata Fee Illusion & Special Levies • Surprise #3: The Parking Stall & Storage Locker Trap • Surprise #4: Hidden Lifestyle Bylaws (Pets, Heat Pumps & Noise) • Surprise #5: Aging Plumbing & Building Envelope Risks 10:00 - Walkthrough: First-Time Homebuyer Journey App 16:00 - 💬 Have questions about buying in Abbotsford or reading strata documents? Drop your question in the comments below—I reply to every comment personally. --- Don Goertz | Associate Broker Royal LePage Little Oak Realty Abbotsford, British Columbia Website: dongoertz.ca