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Buying your first home in Ontario
Start your first Ontario home purchase with a clear sequence, a viewing checklist and questions for your lender, lawyer and real estate agent.
A little help with the first stepsGuides & answers
A little clarity goes a long way.
Plain-English guides to the questions that come with buying, selling, downsizing and upsizing. Read at your own pace.
Keep a few steps ahead
Questions for every stage
of your move.
A practical guide
A practical guide
A practical guide
A practical guide
A practical guide
A practical guide
A practical guide
A practical guide
A practical guide
A practical guide
Should you buy first or sell first?
Compare buying first and selling first in Ontario, with a timing checklist and questions about deposits, bridge financing and backup plans.
Downsizing: choose what works next
Compare a smaller home with staying put. Use a downsizing worksheet for space, accessibility, costs, belongings and the timing of your move.
Ontario home-buying costs: plan your cash
Plan Ontario home-buying costs before, at and after closing. Use a cash worksheet that keeps the deposit and remaining down payment separate.
Selling costs in Ontario: understand what you keep
Build a realistic sale-proceeds estimate with mortgage payout, agreed fees, preparation and moving costs before planning your next purchase.
Preparing your home for sale: a practical plan
Plan sale preparation in a sensible order: records, condition, quotes, presentation, photography and showings. Use the seller timeline and checklist.
Offers and conditions: understand what you are agreeing to
A plain-English guide to offer terms, conditions, deadlines and the questions Ontario buyers and sellers should discuss before signing.
Buying an investment property with the work included
Assess an Ontario rental property through realistic expenses, existing tenancies, permitted use and the responsibilities behind the income.
Renting and leasing with the details clear
Prepare for an Ontario lease with practical questions about monthly costs, application documents, responsibilities and the written agreement.
Real estate terms, explained in context
Understand deposits, down payments, mortgage terms, conditions, status certificates and closing adjustments before your next real estate decision.
Buying a rural property in Caledon
A rural Caledon buyer checklist for wells, septic systems, access, property records and ongoing costs. Know what to ask before committing.
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