Buying a home is complicated at the best of times. Add in a global pandemic, and consumers can use all the help they can get.

The Homebuilders Association Vancouver () has been helping builders and consumers in the challenging Vancouver market since 1974, and this year they鈥檙e adapting their services to help you stay on track.

Every market is different, and at HAVAN鈥檚 annual Home Buying Forum you can hear from local industry experts on everything from market research to financial advice and buying strategies. Usually the forum happens in-person, but this year HAVAN is offering a series of videos where all your favourite experts will present helpful tips to improve your house-hunt.

You CAN buy in Vancouver, and can help.

2020 housing market insights

Experts at HAVAN say there鈥檚 pent-up demand in the Vancouver housing market thanks to the spring鈥檚 shut-down, so it鈥檚 a great time to sell your home. Lending rates are also at record-setting lows, which means homebuyers are in a strong position as well. But there鈥檚 more to home buying than just supply and demand.

What鈥檚 the best way to make low lending rates work for you? Where are the hot spots in the Vancouver market right now? If you鈥檙e considering a condominium, do you understand strata bylaws? They鈥檙e different from condo rules, and understanding them can help you fit into your new community.

Visit the to find videos that dive into every step of the home buying process in 2020. Information is specific to the Vancouver area, and helps prepare consumers for the changes in 2020. Everything from open houses to professional home inspections have modified protocols to adapt to the pandemic, so experienced buyers and first-timers both have a lot to learn.

Check out all nine videos for tips on topics you hadn鈥檛 even considered. talks about the benefits of purchasing brand new homes, and helps you understand your new home warranty. shares tips on connecting with realtors in Vancouver鈥檚 trending neighbourhood, and talks about strata living. Find a full list of topics at .

focuses on educating, connecting, and advocating for home builders and consumers, and the Home Buyers 101 Forum videos brings all three together. In addition to consumer resources like the Forum, they work with builders to foster industry connections, maintain builder license certifications, advocate in local government and more. Home ownership in Metro Vancouver is possible, if you have the right strategy.