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Buying Your First Home?

When you decide to purchase your first home there are many factors to consider.  How much can you afford?  Do you qualify for a mortgage? What type of mortgage should you get?  How much of a downpayment do you need?  What should you  budget for closing costs?  Here are some resources to assist you:

Average Home Price in Ottawa

The Ottawa housing market has changed rapidly in the past 12 months. Now is the most opportune time for interested first-time homeowners. Our graph below presents the contrast between the current real estate market and the last decade of housing prices.

Looking to take advantage of the freshly affordable Ottawa properties? Get in touch with our award-winning team of real estate agents.

Market Price (CAD)
$630,800
Difference over last year (%)
9.0
Past 12 Months
Past 12 Months
Past 10 Years
Past 10 Years

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FIRST TIME BUYERS FAST FACTS

Buying your first home can be a daunting prospect. Learn the pros and cons of renting vs owning, the steps involved in buying  and get access to a Handy Home Buyer checklist & Costs worksheet.

Click below to download this informative free pamphlet.

Use this handy mortgage calculator to calculate your mortgage:

Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed

Mortgage Payments

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MORTGAGE CALCULATOR

Before you start  house hunting, use this easy mortgage calculator to figure out how much your monthly mortgage payments will be.

UNDERSTANDING MORTGAGES:

Don’t be baffled by mortgages. Learn the mortgage basics,  terms and payment options  available in Canada.

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MOVING TIPS

After you’ve found your home it’s time to plan for the actual move. Use our handy moving checklist,  moving schedule and change of address checklist.

COMPREHENSIVE BUYERS GUIDE

This informative guide takes you through the entire house buying process and offers insightful hints and tips.

Click below to view and download this free guide today!

HOME BUYERS GUIDE