#111 - First Time Home Buyer Mistakes

#111 - First Time Home Buyer Mistakes

From Full Subjects Podcast by Austin Catalano and Cole Dowling

March 16, 2026 · 23 min

About this episode

Austin and Cole discuss the five biggest mistakes first-time home buyers make in BC.

5 Biggest Mistakes First-Time Buyers Make in BC Buying your first home in the Fraser Valley or Greater Vancouver? Don't make these costly mistakes. In this episode, Austin and Cole walk through the five most common missteps first-time buyers make in BC — from skipping pre-approval and underestimating closing costs, to choosing the wrong mortgage structure and forgetting to plan for renewal. If you're thinking about buying, this episode could save you thousands. The opinions expressed herein are solely that of Austin Catalano and Cole Dowling, not Royal LePage Wolstencroft, Dominion Lending Centers Next Generation Mortgage, or the FVREB and should not be misconstrued as advice or the basis of an agency relationship whatsoever. Please consult your professional advisor prior to taking action on any decisions relating to the matters discussed in these Episodes. This communication is not intended to cause or induce breach of an existing agency agreement.

People in this episode

Hosts: Austin Catalano, Cole Dowling

Topics covered

  • first-time home buyers
  • real estate mistakes
  • mortgage advice
  • home buying process
  • Fraser Valley
  • Greater Vancouver

Keywords

  • first-time home buyer
  • real estate
  • mortgage structure
  • closing costs
  • pre-approval
  • home buying mistakes
  • renewal planning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Royal LePage Wolstencroft, Dominion Lending Centers Next Generation Mortgage, FVREB

Places: Fraser Valley, Greater Vancouver, BC

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