Tips on Buying Your Home

• Home Buyers' Plan
  This Canada Customs and Revenue Agency plan lets first-time home buyers in Canada use RRSP savings to buy a house.
• Land Transfer Tax Refund for First-time Homebuyer
• First-Time Home Buyers’ Tax Credit
• Tips On Buying Your First Home
  • Make a list of all the features you want in your new home such as number of bedrooms, bathrooms, proximity to schools, shopping and workplace.
  • Be sure you can afford your home.

Tips for Homebuyers

These articles were first published in the Sutton.com Resource Center and are reprinted here with their full permission.

• Making Sure You Get What You Need
  When you are shopping for a new home it is a good idea to create a check list of what you want and what you need.

• How to Choose a Realtor
  Here are several points to consider when looking for a professional/reliable Realtor:
  • Obtain recommendations from friends and business associates;
  • Check the reputation of the brokerage firm.
     
• Home Buyer’s Checklist
  Complete this checklist for each home you visit..
   
• Do Your Homework - Home Inspection
  Home inspections are often an important part of the pre-purchase routine when buying a house. You do not want to end with faults that you had not anticipated. Choosing a home inspector can be difficult process. It is important to consult with family and friends to find a reliable inspector that has good references. You should also contact several inspectors in your area and interview them in advance to ascertain their qualifications. Be sure to do your own independent investigation of the Inspectors' qualifications...