What is the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive in Canada?
Posted on Nov 23, 2021 in Buyer's Guide to Residential Real Estate
So, many of us have heard about the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive here in Canada. Admittedly, not a lot of people really know what this incentive actually is. So let's break it down...1. What is the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive?
The First-Time Home Buyer Incentive is a shared-equity mortgage aimed at middle-class first-time home purchasers, wit...
What Do Condo Fees ACTUALLY Cover?
Posted on Nov 22, 2021 in Buyer's Guide to Residential Real Estate
Let's break down condo fees, if you aren't careful these can sneak up on you and leave you feeling very unsure of your buying experience. Condo fees are divided into three categories:
1. Utilities
- water, hydro, and sometimes heat, as well as some maintenance. Most brand-new condos are being built with individual heat pumps that are paid for by ind...
Want to buy a home? Here's what to plan for.
Posted on Sep 04, 2021 in Buyer's Guide to Residential Real Estate
THE HOME-BUYING PROCESS IN 8 STEPS
The path toward homeownership can be a long and winding road. By thoroughly understanding each step of the process, homebuyers can avoid obstacles, eliminate uncertainty, and experience the excitement of finding a house to call home. You can break the home-buying process into eight essential steps: