Home buying process

Find the right home

People buy homes for different reasons... starting a family, relocating, wanting better entertaining space, wanting to be closer to family and friends, retiring, children moving out, etc. or simply tired of paying rent and wanting to build equity. Whatever your reason may be, I'd be happy to help you find the right home.

 

Helpful Links

Property Search

Realtor.ca - Residential

 

Winnipeg Free Press Homes

 

WinnipegREALTORS® Real Estate News

 

Buying a Home

Government of Canada - Buying a Home

 

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) - Buying a Home

 

Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) - Homebuyers' Roadmap

 

Mortgages

CMHC - Step 2:  Are You Financially Ready - Homebuying Step by Step Guide

 

CMHC Mortgage Loan Insurance

 

Financial Consumer Agency of Canada - Mortgages 101:  Buying your first home

 

Home Inspections

Manitoba Chapter - Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors (CAHPI)

 

Government Programs

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

(savings can be used to purchase or renovate)

 

CRA First Time Home Buyer's Plan

(provides first-time home buyers access to their RRSP savings to purchase or build a home)

 

CRA First Time Home Buyer's Tax Credit

(non-refundable tax credit of up to $750)

 

CRA GST/HST New Housing Rebate

(allows you to recover a part of the GST/HSTpaid on the purchase price or cost of building a new or substantially renovated house)