Buying/Selling a House

Deciding to buy/sell

Your To Do List

In this stage we recommend:

• Find a real estate agent
• Research neighborhoods and determine commuting time
• Consider consulting with a legal advisor

Now that you've made your decision to buy and/or sell
your home, learn what you need to know about legal
and financial implications.

Helpful resources for deciding to buy/sell

Assessing your finances

Your To Do List

In this stage we recommend:

• Review the government’s “Home Buyers Plan”
• Review your RRSP account balances
• Review your life insurance needs
• Determine how home ownership costs will fit into your family budget
• Consider consulting with a legal advisor

Buying or selling a house starts with examining your finances. Learn what you need to know with these resources.

Helpful resources for assessing your finances

Moving

Your To Do List

In this stage we recommend:

• Book a moving Company
• Declutter and pack your belongings
• Arrange to have utilities connected at your new home
• Arrange to have school, medical, and financial records transferred
• Change your address with your employer, bank, and government services
• Change your banking information with your employer, if necessary
• Consider consulting with a legal advisor for landlord/tenant issues

Moving can be exciting and stressful. Be well prepared by using these resources.

Helpful resources when moving

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