First-Time Home Buyer

READY TO BUY YOUR FIRST HOME? YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE.

First-Time Home Buyer? Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but navigating the real estate market can feel overwhelming when you are a new home buyer. From budgeting to selecting the right neighborhood, a first-time property buyer faces many critical decisions. If you are searching for affordable starter homes, you likely have questions about where to begin. Our mission is to provide the clear answers and expert market insights you need to feel completely confident in your choices.
Our team of specially trained REALTORS® and support staff is committed to guiding every beginning home buyer through each step of the journey. We provide tailored preparation, expert advice, and personalized home-buying plans with a strict no-pressure approach. Whether you are looking for an entry-level house or an urban condo, we align our strategy with your unique financial goals.

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First-Time Home Buyer

MORTGAGE BASICS FOR NEW HOMEOWNERS

First and foremost, meet with a mortgage broker to gain a clear understanding of your financial situation and how it impacts your ability to purchase your first home. If you don’t have one already, instead, we’re happy to refer you to a trusted partner who can guide you through your options.

GATHER YOUR PRE-APPROVAL DOCUMENTS

  • Income Qualification: T4s, Paystubs, RRSP, and Your Employment Letter
  • Credit Verification: Credit Report, Outstanding Debt, Past Collections etc.
  • Government Issued Photo ID: Driver’s License, Passport, Ontario Photo Card, Status Card etc.
  • Gift Letter: Obtain this document if a family member plans to contribute to your home purchase

4 THINGS TO AVOID ONCE YOU ARE PRE-APPROVED

  • Avoid making any big purchases
  • Avoid quitting or changing jobs
  • Avoid applying for new credit
  • Avoid co-signing on a loan

THE FINE PRINT OF BUYING YOUR FIRST HOME

Government Incentives for First-Time Buyers in Ontario.

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HOME BUYER’S PLAN: enables you to withdraw funds from your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) to buy or build a home. This program allows you to withdraw up to $35,000 without being taxed. This Plan allows you to pay back the withdrawn funds within a 15 year period.

Source: Canada HBP

HOME BUYER’S TAX CREDIT: enables you to claim up to $5000 for the purchase of a home on your personal tax return for the year of purchase. This helps to cover any closing costs.

Source: Canada HBTC

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CANADA’S FIRST TIME HOME BUYING INCENTIVE:

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Is a shared-equity mortgage aimed at LOWERING first-time home buyers monthly mortgage payments WITHOUT increasing the amount you need for a down payment.

  • The government contributes 5-10% of the purchase price
  • The Loan is INTEREST-FREE
  • The Loan must be paid in full within 25 years of when the home was purchased and/or when the home is sold.

HOW TO KNOW WHEN YOU’RE READY TO BUY

Points to stay within your comfort zone as a First-Time Home Buyer:

  1. To begin with, aim to keep your monthly mortgage payments below 40% of your household take-home income

  2. Additionally, Save up at least 5% of the purchase price for your down payment

  3. Ideally, you want to try to keep your credit score above 680

  4. Finally, plan to stay in your new home longer than 3 years to cover your upfront costs.

Affordable starter homes for first-time buyers in Southern Ontario

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For sale $714,900
248 VANSICKLE ROAD, St. Catharines, Ontario

248 Vansickle Road

St. Catharines, Ontario

3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 sqft
Royal LePage NRC Realty
For sale $659,000
46 YOUNG CRESCENT, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

46 Young Crescent

Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario

6 Bedroom 4 Bathroom 1,500 - 2,000 sqft
Wisdomax Realty Ltd
For sale $735,000
2631 THOMPSON ROAD, Fort Erie, Ontario

2631 Thompson Road

Fort Erie, Ontario

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 2,000 - 2,500 sqft
Revel Realty Inc.
For sale $474,900
888 STEELE STREET, Port Colborne, Ontario

888 Steele Street

Port Colborne, Ontario

3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 sqft
Exp Realty
For sale $250,000
238 - 3033 TOWNLINE ROAD, Fort Erie, Ontario

238 - 3033 Townline Road

Fort Erie, Ontario

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 sqft
Coldwell Banker Momentum Realty
For sale $369,900
3 OSBORNE STREET, Fort Erie, Ontario

3 Osborne Street

Fort Erie, Ontario

3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 700 - 1,100 sqft
RE/MAX Niagara Realty Ltd
For sale $538,900
147 ST LAWRENCE DRIVE, Welland, Ontario

147 St Lawrence Drive

Welland, Ontario

4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 700 - 1,100 sqft
Royal LePage NRC Realty
For sale $1,195,000
16 BRIARFIELD CRESCENT, St. Catharines, Ontario

16 Briarfield Crescent

St. Catharines, Ontario

4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom 2,000 - 2,500 sqft
Royal LePage NRC Realty
For sale $1,995,000
1 BRIARFIELD CRESCENT, St. Catharines, Ontario

1 Briarfield Crescent

St. Catharines, Ontario

6 Bedroom 5 Bathroom 2,500 - 3,000 sqft
Royal LePage NRC Realty
For sale $519,000
8 LAKEHURST DRIVE, St. Catharines, Ontario

8 Lakehurst Drive

St. Catharines, Ontario

4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 700 - 1,100 sqft
RE/MAX Niagara Realty Ltd
For sale $2,995,000
515 SANDY BAY ROAD, Haldimand, Ontario

515 Sandy Bay Road

Haldimand, Ontario

4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom 2,500 - 3,000 sqft
RE/MAX Hendriks Team Realty
For sale $674,900
10 WAKELIN TERRACE, St. Catharines, Ontario

10 Wakelin Terrace

St. Catharines, Ontario

4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 sqft
Royal LePage NRC Realty

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