Buying Tips

Step 1: Make Sure You’re Ready to Buy Step 2: Figure Out How Much You Can Afford Step 3: Decide What You Want to Buy Step 4: Find a Realtor®…

Purchasers in most large Canadian cities can add Land Transfer Taxes to their list of closing costs. Unless you live in Alberta, Saskatchewan, or rural Nova Scotia, land transfer taxes…

Government Programs for Home Buyers CMHC Purchase Plus Improvements RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan 5% Down Payment Program HST New Housing Rebate Land Transfer Tax (LTT) Rebate Program First-Time Home Buyer…

Use this detailed checklist to define your priorities when buying a home. It covers all key aspects—from the type of property and number of rooms to the condition of systems…

What is Title Insurance? (Definition) Am I required to purchase Title Insurance? Who is protected with Title Insurance? When does the insurance coverage end? Protection and Peace of Mind What…

The essential house hunting checklist. Detailed questions covering the home’s exterior, interior systems, community proximity, and local neighbourhood characteristics for smart buyers. The Home’s Exterior The Home’s Interior Community Local…

Your REALTOR® Explains the Process A REALTOR® will guide you through the ins and outs of the buying process, including current market conditions ranging from legislations, to transactional procedures, and…

You’re trusting a REALTOR® with your most valuable possession, your home. REALTORS® take this responsibility very seriously. Here’s what we promise you. Your REALTOR® is highly trained. REALTOR® training is…

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