First-time Homebuyers
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Who has opened an FHSA, and how much are they saving? What CRA data showsHere's how much Canadians were able to sock away in their first-home savings accounts in the first year the vehicle was available for homebuying hopefuls.MoneyMay 31
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5 things to know before opening a first home savings accountThe first home savings account is a 'must-have' for would-be homebuyers trying to break into the housing market, one expert says. Here's how to make the most of it.MoneyMar 9
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Search for home in Ontario real estate market ‘humbling’ for first-time buyersAn Ontario couple say the search for their first home was a frustrating experience. They're not alone as people consider their options in today's real estate market.CanadaMar 6
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A ‘window of opportunity’ may be opening for 1st-time homebuyersCanada's housing market could see affordability conditions improve alongside interest rate cuts in the second half of 2024, an RBC report projects.MoneyJan 30
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Are starter homes still affordable? Here’s how to break into the marketBreaking into Canada's housing market is no easy task. Here's what to look for in your starter home, including why not every property you can afford is right for you.MoneyJun 24, 2023
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A quarter of first-time buyers getting help to pay their mortgage, survey findsRoughly a third of Canadian first-time homebuyers have needed help from a family member to finance their entry into the housing market, new polling suggests.MoneyJun 22, 2023
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Majority of Canadians who don’t own a home have ‘given up’: pollCanadians priced out of the housing market continue to be pessimistic about ever buying a home, a new poll suggests, even as values have declined substantially over the past year.MoneyApr 5, 2023
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Will 2023 be your year to enter the housing market? What 1st-time buyers need to knowHome sales and prices have fallen in 2022 as the Bank of Canada raised its policy interest rate in a bid to cool searing-hot inflation.CanadaDec 27, 2022
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LSTAR reports lowest number of home sales in the past decade, effect on young homebuyersAccording to the latest figures, 451 residential properties 'exchanged hands' last month, which LSTAR reports is a 44 per cent drop from the number of homes sold in November 2021.EconomyDec 8, 2022
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Nova Scotia expands down payment assistance program for 1st-time homebuyersThe Nova Scotia government is expanding eligibility for its down payment assistance program, saying it will help more people achieve their dream of home ownership.CanadaJun 20, 2022
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