What should you look for when house hunting?
Want to make sure you don’t regret that six-figure property purchase? Use these three big factors to hunt for your first home
Where should you save your down payment fund?
While it’s not the worst place — 42% of millennials have their down payment fund stored in a high-interest savings account. If you plan to buy a home, you…
Down payment assistance programs in Canada
Although 5% might not sound so bad, the dollar amount it represents can be daunting, particularly for those who make only a modest income. But there’s help….
Every task a first-time homeowner needs on their possession day checklist
You’ve got the keys and you’re ready to move in, but there are still a few items to check off your to-do list first
What is it really like to make an offer on a home?
From negotiations to closing day — these are all of the steps you’ll need to take when you decide to move forward with purchasing your first home
7-step guide for first-time homebuyers
The home buying process can be stressful and sometimes uncomfortable! To help alleviate the uncertainty, here’s a seven-step guide on what to expect
Where to find real estate sold data in Canada
TREB is fighting to keep seller information private, but that also means keeping sold data private. How do other real estate boards treat historical sold…
How to use your RRSP for a down payment
You’ve saved and saved, and saved some more. Now, it’s time to get serious about buying your first home
5 most important things to do when buying a home
The process of buying a home is stressful but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Take these five steps to make sure you’re completely prepared to take this…
What are the downfalls and upsides of buying a foreclosure property?
The idea of buying a home below market value is so intriguing, but there’s more to purchasing a foreclosure property than just a potentially great…
Should you buy a fixer-upper?
Sources say bingeing a home renovation show and loving DIY Pinterest projects aren’t the only two factors that determine whether a fixer-upper is right for…