Preparing to Buy

You can be a smart consumer before you even start looking through real estate listings. A small investment of time and effort right at the start can pay tremendous dividends. You’ll save time, quite possibly some money, and you’ll likely be happier with the end product when you approach the home buying process as an informed and organized consumer.

So brush up on your real estate knowledge with all the tips, advice and facts you need to make informed choices as you embark on the path to home ownership:

Needs vs. Wants

Factors such as house cost, neighbourhood, lot size and special features play a big role in your decision. Determining which features your new house absolutely must have, and which features you could live without, is your first step in the home buying process. Learn more about determining needs and wants.