Financing

is probably

the largest hurdle

in the process of

purchasing a home

To play with some numbers that will give you estimates of what a lender is looking for, try my

Mortgage Calculator

 

And here are other calculators provided by Royal LePage:

 

Down Payment Calculator

Closing Cost Calculators and Mortgage Affordability Estimator

 

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The most important thing
you should do as a buyer
is to arm yourself with
current, factual information

 

One of the better Internet sources of information is Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Canada's national housing Agency.

 

Below are some of the CHMC publications that have been helpful to my clients. (They are PDF files and you must have Adobe Acrobat installed to view them. You can Download Acrobat Reader Here)

 

A Step by Step Guide to Buying a home

CMHC's Homebuying Step by Step guide provides you with clear, straightforward information on who to consult, what to ask and what to do. You'll know what to expect and be in control every step of the way, and you can sign on the dotted line with peace of mind. LEARN MORE

 

Condominium Buyers’ Guide

The Guide will give you the basic background information you need to get started on the path to condominium ownership. It identifies important questions to ask—and the people you should be asking—before you make this important purchase. LEARN MORE

 

Buying a house with a well and septic system

In rural areas, many homes do not have connections to municipal water and sewer lines. Homeowners rely upon privately owned or communal (shared) wells as their drinking water source, and individual septic systems to treat and discharge their wastewater. This document describes how wells and septic systems function and how to inspect them. LEARN MORE

 

Thinking of moving?

This guide can help you choose a neighbourhood. LEARN MORE

 

Hiring a Home Inspector

One of the best ways to understand about a home's condition, habitability and safety is to hire a professional home inspector. A properly trained home inspector will review your house as a system, identify areas where repairs may be needed or where there may have been problems in the past. Inspections are intended to provide the client with a better understanding of property conditions, as observed at the time of the inspection. LEARN MORE

 

You may wish to browse through the CMHC website www.cmhc.ca