4 things that every first-time buyer should know

If you are about to take your first step onto the property ladder, you are probably feeling a mixture of excitement and apprehension.

4 things that every first-time buyer should know

If you are about to take your first step onto the property ladder, you are probably feeling a mixture of excitement and apprehension. It can be quite daunting, but if you are well prepared, it should make the journey far smoother. Here are 4 things that every first-time buyer should know.

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Pattie Lovett-Reid: Is this a once-in-a-lifetime chance for first-time homebuyers to get into the market?

Many parents have wanted to help their children financially buy their first home but in some cases it still wasn't enough for a downpayment.

Real estate prices have remained stubbornly high and the dream of owning a home has been pushed out further and further with stricter qualifying guidelines being enforced. The higher prices driving the higher downpayment, sidelining potential buyers who weren't quite ready for the financial commitment homeownership demands.

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Pattie Lovett-Reid: Is this a once-in-a-lifetime chance for first-time homebuyers to get into the market?

The spring selling season that typically kicks into gear in March has clearly stalled due to the pandemic. Homes sales have cratered and prices are on the decline. So is now the time to buy? CTV News' Chief Financial Commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid says maybe, in her weekly column for CTVNews.ca.

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