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Buying your first home is a daunting experience – with so much out there, where do you even start your research? 

We've compiled some of the best resources and apps to get you started.

49%

of first-time home buyers are Millennials (25-34)

61%

of first-time home buyers purchased a detached home

50%

of first-time home buyers felt price was the most important factor to consider

85%

of first-time home buyers spent the most they could afford on their home, versus 68% of repeat buyers

Top 5 Must-Have Resources

The Government of Canada's FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER INCENTIVE helps qualified first-time homebuyers reduce their monthly mortgage carrying costs without adding to their financial burdens.

Am I Eligible?

The Government of Canada's MORTGAGE CALCULATOR determines your mortgage payment and provides you with a mortgage payment schedule. The calculator also shows how much money and how many years you can save by making prepayments.

Calculate Mortgage

The Government of Canada's MORTGAGE QUALIFIER TOOL helps you determine whether or not you can qualify for a home mortgage based on income and expenses.

Do I Qualify For A Mortgage?

The Government of Canada's DOWN PAYMENT REFERENCE PAGE helps you determine what your down payment should be.

Learn More About Down Payments

The Government of Canada's MORTGAGE REFERENCE PAGE explains the different types of mortgages and helps you decide which is best for you.

Learn More About Mortgages

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Featured Property

454 Janefield Avenue UNIT 205, Guelph

2 BED | 1.5 BATH | 1,254 SQ FT

$339,900

This beautifully maintained end-unit townhome is the perfect home for first-time buyers. This open concept home is finished with contemporary touches and full of natural light, and has all the space you need for your first home. Fabulously located on a quiet street in the South End, you are just moments away from highways and public transit, parks and trails, and an abundance of amenities and entertainment. And the price? It speaks for itself.

LISTED BY EMMA KUIZENGA & KEITH VANLEEUWEN, HOME GROUP REALTY

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