So, you’ve finally decided to fulfill a lifelong dream and buy your own home...

...how exciting! You will finally have a place to call your own, and the power to make
decisions about home improvement and renovations. A home may also be an important
way for you to grow financially.

Buying a home can be a challenge. You’ll have to deal with lots of different people
along the way. And, you’re sure to have lots of questions, such as:

• What should I ask my realtor?
• What kind of questions should I prepare for my lender?
• What is the difference between an appraisal and an inspection report?
• Can I add renovation costs to my mortgage?
• Where can I find information that I can trust?

CMHC’s Homebuying Step by Step guide will make things easier for you by giving you
the information and tools you need to make a wise home buying decision. This
hands-on workbook provides examples and worksheets to guide you through the entire
home buying process – starting from the decision to buy your own home through to the
moving and home maintenance stages.

The information in this guide is clear and straightforward. It will help you know who
to ask, what to ask, and what to do every step of the way. When preparing to buy a home
you may read or hear words that are unfamiliar. At the end of this guide you will find
the definition of many words you may encounter during the process.

This guide will help you experience buying a home as an exciting and rewarding experience
– which it should be!

Click here to access the CMHC Report