Buying a house or condo is the biggest financial transaction most Canadians will make in their lifetime. This course will teach you all the basics of house or condo buying and help you avoid expensive mistakes. The instructor is an independent personal finance expert from outside the real estate industry. You'll learn how to:
Decide if house or condo ownership is right for you
Choose the right type of house or condo and best location for you in the current market
Estimate the real upfront and ongoing costs of ownership
Calculate how much you can afford
Hire the professional help you need
Read a house/condo inspection report and understand its limitations
Finance your purchase - down payments, mortgages and more
Deal with the special issues involved in buying a condo
Complete the purchasing process
Survive the first year of house/condo ownership
Avoid common pitfalls of rookie home buyers
