CHAPTER 5 Searching for the Rig or the Right Home ht Home
Buying a home for most people is the most expensive purchase they will ever make so you want to be really smart about your decision. To avoid costly mistakes that could haunt you for years, you need to make sure you do your homework properly when house hunting.
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Its mandate is to facilitate the detection, prevention and deterrence of money laundering and the financing of terrorist activities, while ensuring the protection of personal information under its control. This means you will be required to prove who you are and where you live. You also must prove the origin of your funds. If you do not cooperate all agents in Canada are required not to participate in the transaction.
LEARN THE PROCESS BEFORE GOING TO LOOK
I'm continually amazed at how many first-time buyers don't take the time to meet an agent and learn how to buy a home successfully. Even people who are experienced at buying can still use a refresher, heck I've help over 1000 people buy and sell homes and I'm still learning. My whole career I've taken the time to teach people how to buy a property without strings attached or expectations. Even people who were not sure they were going to buy I've taken the time to teach them. I think buying a home is in the top 3 of the biggest decisions will make so we should learn how to do it the right way. Here are what I think are the top 3 decisions we make.
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