Homebuyer's School

Finding the right people to help you on the home buying journey can be challenging. In this episode, we discuss the differences between a real estate agent and a mortgage broker as well as their roles in home buying.

 

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http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/difference-between-a-real-estate-agent-and-a-mortgage-broker

In this episode, we talk with Cory McDonald, Community Manager with Brookfield Residential, about negotiating new and resale home prices, some negotiation tactics and how to decide on what to offer.

In this episode, we discuss the offer to purchase and contract to purchase and the details surrounding these documents. 

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http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/what-goes-into-the-offer-to-purchase-or-contract-when-buying-a-home

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www.homebuyersschool.ca

In this episode, we talk about the importance of a down payment when buying a home and minimum down payment requirements in Canada.  Also why Canadian banks need to verify the source of down payments.

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http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/why-is-a-down-payment-important

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www.homebuyersschool.ca

In this episode, we talk about the various elements related to the purchase price of a new home. We discuss hidden costs and basement price. 

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http://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/whats-included-in-the-purchase-price-of-a-new-home

Learn more at:

www.homebuyersschool.ca