New Home Construction

http://www.tarion.com/home/ Information on the ONHWP

http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/english/newhouses_r2000.cfm Energy efficient housing information

Title Insurance

Title insurance is relatively new in Ontario – Please take a few minutes to learn how this insurance can protect your real estate investment! There are several companies that will provide this insurance. The following is a link to one insurance provider: http://www.titleplus.ca/HomeBuyers/default.asp

Home Inspectors

Home inspections are becoming the norm in Ontario. Please make sure that your inspector is a member of the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors. http://www.oahi.com/

Legal Advice

Many lawyers specialize in real estate. Please speak with several, make sure you feel confident in, and comfortable with, the lawyer you choose. Ask about the cost, ask about specialties, such as their familiarity with new homes or condominium law. http://www.lsuc.on.ca/

Home Renting Resources

http://www.orht.gov.on.ca/scripts/index_.asp Information about your rights & obligations

Financing Resources

http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/calculator/mortgage_calce.cfm How much you can afford

lhttp://www4.bmo.com/personal/0,4344,35649_36691,00.htm Bank of Montreal Mortgage Solutions

Home Buying Resources

http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/bureho/buho/hobustst/hobustst_005.cfm Who to Call for Help

http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/bureho/buho/hobustst/index.cfm Buying a Home Step by Step

http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/burema/gesein/abhose/abhose_ce35b.cfm Home Inspector

http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/bureho/buho/buho_002.cfm New Home Manual

http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/calculator/mortgage_calce.cfm How much can you afford

http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/burema/gesein/abhose/abhose_070.cfm Well and Septic Info

Home Selling Resources

http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/burema/gesein/abhose/abhose_049.cfm Getting your home ready to sell

http://www.cbs.gov.on.ca/mcbs/english/4VETDN.htm Tips for buyers and sellers of condominiums