First-time homebuyer

The first-time homebuyers’ tax credit allows you to claim back $750 on your tax return after buying your first home in Canada. Here’s what you need to know.

The first-time home buyer incentive is one of Canada’s newest programs for first-time home buyers. However, it doesn’t suit everyone – here’s why.

Buying a home, especially a newly built home, is already an expensive process. Along with land, construction, and property taxes, there’s also …

The City of Toronto isn’t just one of the most expensive places to buy a home in Ontario, it also has some of the highest closing costs, especially land transfer tax. The Province of Ontario itself … Read More

Shopping for your home as a first-time homebuyer can be daunting and stressful; the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation agrees. That’s why the Crown Corporation releases an annual mortgage consumer survey. “Shopping for a mortgage can … Read More

Canadians will have a harder time buying a home due to the federal government’s numerous mortgage rule changes over the past couple years. Here’s a quick overview of all the changes, important dates, and how they … Read More