Durham Region Real Estate Blog - John Owen

First time home buyers may borrow from their RRSP savings to use for a down payment, or other costs related to buying a property.

In fact, it may possible to use your RRSP savings to use toward buying a home, even if you are not a first time...

Many people are aware that first time home buyers have a program with the federal government that allows them to borrow from their RRSP.

In fact, it may possible to use your RRSP savings to use toward buying a home, even if you are not a first time...

Buying your first home can be both exciting and scary at the same time.  It is likely going to be one of the biggest decisions of your life so far, so it makes sense to get all the information you can up front.  This article deals with programs...

With the information gathered in Part 1, you should have an idea of how much payment you can afford, as well as an idea of what kind of down payment you can come up with.  

Get Pre-Approved!

Along with your Realtor and Mortgage Agent, you should...

For those of you contemplating buying your first home, the dream is both exciting and daunting at the same time.  Home ownership can be very satisfying but comes with costs and responsibilities and the process can be intimidating.  This...