For Home Buyers

Tips for a First-time Home Buyer (from about.com)

• Benefits for a First-Time Home Buyer
• Defining Search Parameters for a First-Time Home Buyer
• How Long Should It Take to Buy Your First Home?
• How Many Homes Will a Home Buyer See?
• The "Red Shoes" Experience for a Home Buyer
• How a First-Time Home Buyer Can Rate Inventory
• View Top Choices a Second Time Before Buying That First Home
• Making the Selection To Buy a Home

Tips for Home Buyers (from canequity.com)

• Agents Aren't Just for Sellers
• Curb Spending Habits to Ensure You Qualify for Home Ownership
• The Importance of Mortgage Pre-Approval and Finding a Legitimate Lender
• Avoid Buying from the Wrong Seller
• Understanding Market Trends
• What you See is not Always what you Get
• Know What you Need from a Mortgage

Top Ten Tips for New Home Buyers (from tarion.com)

• Choose the type of home that meets your lifestyle
• Determine what you can afford
• Research your builder
• View our Online Education Seminars
• Talk with a real estate lawyer
• Read our Homeowner Information Package
• Prepare for your Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI)
• Complete and submit any required Statutory Warranty Forms on time
• Maintain your home through the seasons
• Enjoy all your new home has to offer!

Mortgage Planning Tips for Home Buyers (from CMHC)

• Get pre-approved for a mortgage before you make an offer
• Know when to quit
• Set enough money aside to cover closing costs without having to forgo eating for a couple of months
• Try to coordinate the date you take possession of your new home and your moving date
• Insist on a home inspection