5 Unexpected Expenses That Surprise First-Time Homeowners

First-time homeowners often miss these five surprise expenses—learn what hidden costs could impact your budget after move-in.

I bought my first home at 27 thanks to a $20,000 down payment grant. I wish more people knew about these resources.

A millennial teacher could afford to buy a house thanks to a first-time homebuyer assistance program that offered her a ...
Canadian Real Estate Wealth

Ontario Moves to Cut Provincial HST for First-Time Homebuyers, Drawing Industry Support

Ontario has proposed rebating the full 8% provincial portion of the HST on new homes for first-time buyers, with the rebate ...
Yahoo Finance

Guide to first-time homebuyer grants

Coming up with a down payment on a home — especially if it’s your first — can feel impossible. But you don’t have to do it by yourself: There are many first-time homebuyer grants that can help. These ...
Yahoo Finance

First-time homeowner? Here's what you need to know about filing your taxes.

If you bought your first home in 2024, congratulations! It’s a big step and a lot of responsibility. Even better, it may bring you tax advantages that might be helpful as April 15 approaches. Here’s ...

First-time Ontario homebuyers are set to receive a major discount. Here’s how to get it

Officials with the Ministry of Finance weren’t able to say how many people they expected to use the rebate, which will ...
The Globe and Mail

The truth about Ottawa’s First Time Home Buyer Incentive (and you’re probably not going to like it)

If you’re a fledgling home buyer you’ve probably caught wind of Ottawa’s “free” money giveaway, the First Time Home Buyer Incentive (FTHBI). The Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) describes it as ...