Vancouver First Time Home Buyers

11/20/2025

Hello everyone!
As many of you know, I spend most of my days helping first-time buyers navigate one of the biggest decisions of their lives — finding a place to truly call home.

But today, I wanted to share something a little more personal.
Alongside my work as a Realtor®, I’ve also been quietly writing… and I’ve just released my first original Christmas song as a lyricist, called “Every Christmas.”

It’s inspired by the same feelings that make home so meaningful:
family, belonging, warmth, and the simple joy of being together — even when life pulls us in different directions.

Whether you’re searching for your first home or settling into a new chapter, I hope this song brings a little brightness to your season. 💛✨
If you’d like to listen, here’s the link:
🎧 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWYjdPrT1tA&list=RDdWYjdPrT1tA&start_radio=1

Wishing you all warmth, peace, and a beautiful beginning to your home-buying journey.
— Geraldine Santiago, Realtor® / Lyricist 🎄🎶

Provided to YouTube by DistroKidEvery Christmas · Geraldine Santiago · AI vocals generated using Mureka AI · Steven A. WilliamsEvery Christmas℗ Geraldine San...

05/01/2025

Willa is a boutique collection of only five garden flats and townhomes coming soon to South Oakridge. These spacious three and three-bedroom + den residences feature open floorplans, expansive private outdoor spaces, and elegant, modern interiors designed to elevate daily living. Located on a residential tree-lined street and surrounded by excellent schools, recreation, and amenities, Willa is a rare and unique opportunity embrace a new standard of boutique luxury living on Vancouver’s West Side. Contact Geraldine Santiago (604) 764-6873 or Michael Gibson at (604) 812-5152 for more information! Find out about the $50,000 buyer incentive for new homes with Lightwell Homes today!

04/30/2025

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11/01/2024

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01/19/2022

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12/02/2020

https://www.rebgv.org/market-watch/monthly-market-report/november-2020.html

Housing demand in Metro Vancouver continues to outpace historical averages with November sales eclipsing 3,000 for the first time since 2015.

12/02/2020

https://www.rebgv.org/market-watch/monthly-market-report/october-2020.html

Home sale and new listing activity remained at near record levels across Metro Vancouver in October.

09/13/2020

https://blog.remax.ca/canadian-housing-market-outlook/

Canadian housing market expected to remain active for the remainder of 2020 due to pent-up demand and low inventory levels, say RE/MAX brokers and agents Canadians showing more interest in suburban and rural homes for sale, as work and life dynamics shift Canadian housing prices anticipated to incre...

07/31/2020

First time home buyers may find som relief in September with a new buyer incentive.

Help your clients understand the incentive and whether they can benefit In September, the federal government will launch the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive, an interest-free loan that doesn’t require monthly payments. The incentive is intended to help reduce monthly mortgage payments without incr...

05/14/2020

First time Home buyers, this is a great short video on the contract of purchase and sale.

The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) has created a video for REALTORS® to share with their clients to help explain one of the key documents u...