Posted in First Time Home Buyers

Buying your first home is a major milestone — and while saving for your down payment is likely top of mind, it’s important to plan for additional expenses known as closing costs. These costs can add up quickly and often catch first-time buyers off guard, but being prepared can help ...

When purchasing property in Ontario, buyers need to be aware of the land transfer tax, a significant cost that can add thousands to your purchase price.What is land transfer tax?In Ontario, the land transfer tax is a fee you pay to the provincial government when you acquire real estate. It’s ca...

As a buyer, it can be tempting to forego all conditions. Financing, home sale, and home inspection conditions are the most common conditions. If you are considering excluding conditions, we urge you to reconsider.It is no secret that our team at McMurter & Associates are strong believers in c...

You’ve found your dream home and you’re ready to put in an offer, but there are multiple offers and you have been advised that your clean offer will seem more attractive to the seller; clean meaning no conditions. A common condition buyers include in an offer is a home inspecti...