Buyers' Guide

Information makes the difference

Determining Your Needs

Neighbourhood Features Checklist

Choosing a location depends on where you work and whether you want to commute, as well as on your lifestyle. How close you would like to be from various places and services has a major impact on the your home purchasing decision.

Monthly Expenses
It's great to have a beautiful home, but don't invest every penny so that you have no additional funds to enjoy your lifestyle. As we mentioned earlier, your home buying decision must take all factors into account. Be realistic up front. If you begin by overestimating the costs, you're less likely to find yourself in a financial bind down the road.

Your Team of Professionals Worksheet
It is essential to have the right people working for you to make it happen. Useful advice and professionalism are key.

Home Features Checklist
Being realistic is very important at this stage. You need to determine which features are absolutely essential and which fall into the 'nice to have' category. Don't forget to give your agent a copy.

Home Hunting Worksheet
There is a limit to how much one can remember and when you're home hunting, there are lots of details that are crucial when it's decision time.

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