1.Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation offers a Home Buyer Step by Step Guide that may help you learn more about this important decision.
2.Make a list of all the features you want in a new home and use this as a guide or check list when you are viewing properties.
3.Take a digital camera when you’re viewing properties to refresh your memory when you get home.
4.Establish a price you're comfortable with and use a mortgage calculator to help and apply for a pre-approved mortgage to avoid any financing disappointments. Helpful information can be found at the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and at Dominion Lending Centres, Centum LendingMax or TD Canada Trust
5.Once you identify a potential dream home, view it at various times of the day and evening to understand the effect of the changing light and to learn what the neighbourhood looks like during the day and in the evening. Have your home inspected by a professional home inspector
6.Buying a home is a very important life decision and does bring tension and anticipation. Let your realtor help you as much as possible. The experience a realtor brings to the buying and selling process is invaluable and their advice can help keep you calm and focused. And don’t
forget to take time to relax and have fun during your search!
