Guide to BUYING Your Home

"Guide to Buying A Home" has been prepared by Real Estate Professionals to offer you practical information about the buying process. It outlines the steps that you and your Real Estate Professional will follow during your search for the ideal home.

Before you move

Choosing a neighbourhood

Closing the deal

Deciphering real estate classified ads

Determine what you can afford

Have the home inspected

Hire a legal professional

Home buyers' glossary of terms

Homeowner's insurance

Housing options for retirees

How to make an offer

Land transfer taxes

Obtain a pre-approved mortgage

Rental units ease financial burden

Some moving tips

The importance of good credit

The major elements of an offer

Things I would like in my new home

Title insurance explained

Understanding market conditions

Viewing an open house

Types of home ownership

Why use an agent?

Evan has answers to your questions and more professional tips to make your real estate transaction more pleasurable. Call or E-mail Evan or click on "Ask Your Own Questions." Evan can send you information on any Property Listed For Sale on the Multiple Listing Service in the Ottawa area. If you would like his to help you locate a home, please fill out his "Information Request Form". Surfing the Real Estate Board's web site or MLS.CA and found a house that you like but doesn't give you the civic address. Evan can also help. Just fill out his "I would like an address form" , please ! Or perhaps you are considering selling your home in the near future, he can also offer you a Free No-Obligation "Market Evaluation Form".