WINNIPEG HOME BUYING PROCESS
HOME BUYING PROCESS
Avoid 6 critical mistakes that could cost you thousands of dollars when buying your home!
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DON’T “LOW-BALL” YOUR INITIAL OFFER
Vendors tend to give less of a counter offer (closer to list price), if they feel insulted. Understand the current market value of the home and comparable SOLDS.
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GET PRE-APPROVED
A pre-approved mortgage can be done for 90 days for FREE. You can usually negotiate your mortgage rate between 1/2-1% off the posted rates with your lender.
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HAVE YOUR AGENT ARRANGE A HOME INSPECTION
A home inspection with a qualified engineer costs about $300.00 (approx). It could very well be your best money spent. You want to know exactly what you are bidding on.
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AVOID BUYING THE MOST EXPENSIVE HOME ON THE STREET
The most advantageous situation is to purchase the worst home in a good area, rather than the best house in the worst area. “Location, Location, Location” is true!
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PREPARE A DOWN PAYMENT OF AT LEAST 25%
When you have a down payment that is almost 25%, it is usually less expensive to arrange a first and second mortgage and save on CMHC insurance fees.
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ARRANGE AN ACCELERATED BI-WEEKLY PAYMENT PLAN ON YOUR MORTGAGE
On your mortgage, you will save the most money if you opt for an accelerated Bi-weekly payment plan, or if you double up one payment per year. This will shorten your amortization periods by over 6 years!
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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TAX CREDITS
Place up to $20,000.00 per person of your down payment in a short-term RRSP to be held for at least 90 days, or until closing.
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TRY AND STRETCH THE MAXIMUM YOU CAN AFFORD
When you have a down payment that is almost 25%, it is usually less expensive to arrange a first and second mortgage and save on CMHC insurance fees.
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BE SURE TO CHECK INTO YOUR LAWYER’S FEES AHEAD OF TIME
These are separate from disbursements. Ask your agent, who will be able to refer you to reliable professionals.