questions to ask before you take the leap
Are you ready
There is often never a perfect time. However, owning your own home is about more than just being able to decorate any way you like; it’s about being prepared to maintain your home over the years, realizing that part of your income and time will go towards repairs and maintenance. It’s about being willing to take the risks of home ownership with a realistic expectation of the rewards.
What can we afford here
It can be discouraging to find that your salary won’t stretch as far as the home you want to own. However, sacrificing a huge part of your income just to pay the mortgage can very quickly make home ownership a burden rather than a point of pride. It’s better to buy a modest home now and look at purchasing your “dream home” in a few years.
What do you want
Do you wince at the thought of lawn care? Would you rather just pay a fee every month and have everything done for you? Would obeying rules about when you can have your garbage cans out bother you, or do you want to live in a neighbourhood where everything is ‘just so’? The answers to these questions can help you narrow down the search for the right type of property for you.
REVIEWS
AW
We faced a really tough market in the spring/summer of 2025 in Williams Lake. Houses simply were not moving. Lauren was an awesome realtor: she was responsive, sent viewing requests as soon as she received them, and always provided feedback. She persevered and we found a buyer for our house (a home we truly loved). She’s relatively new to the business but she works hard, understands marketing, and is knowledgeable and thoughtful about the process. I would recommend her as a realtor.
MN
Lauren was so patient with us as we “casually” shopped for a house for months! She was always available for us and answered all our questions. Our house was a crazy fast sale and she always had our best interest in mind!
SC
We loved working with Lauren on selling and buying our next home! She is passionate, kind and hard working. She listened to all our wants and needs and answered any call or text we had. She made our house listing so beautiful she had a great eye for detail and truly cares.
We will be going through Lauren in a many years to come with purchasing properties, and would recommend her to anyone who is searching. She truly is going to take over Williams lake Real estate with her commitment for her clients! We LOVE Lauren!
