Buyer Resources
First Time Home Buyers
Are you ready to buy a home? Buying a home is one of the biggest financial and lifestyle decisions you will make, so it pays to make an informed decision by first looking at the main advantages and disadvantages of homeownership. Buy vs Rent Calculator
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Are Your Financials in Order? In this Step you will find a number of simple calculations that will help you evaluate your current financial situation and determine how much house you can afford and the maximum price that you should be considering. Online Mortgage Calculators
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How Much is This Going to Cost? After you have calculated the maximum home price you can afford, you will need to calculate the up-front costs and expenses associated with buying a home to make sure you are financially prepared. Extra buying costs
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What Type Should You Buy? Before you start searching for a home you need to think about your current and future housing needs and what characteristics are important to you in a home. Buy - House vs Condo
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What Professionals Should You Call? This Step describes the roles played by the professionals you will call on in the homebuying process: real estate agent, mortgage broker, lawyer/notary, inspector, insurance
broker.
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How To Find the Right Home. If you have decided that you are ready to start your search, this Site offers numerous targeted searches to find the perfect home. Start my search
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How to Buy a Home. Once you find the home you would like to buy, you will need to present the seller with an Offer to Purchase supplied by your Realtor. See Example Purchase Contract
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The Final Steps. Describes the final steps in the home buying process: things you will need to do on closing day. Closing Day Report
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Home Repair and Maintenance Tips. This website offers useful tips for new homeowners on home repair, maintenance and renovations. Also sign up to receive maintenance alerts. Home Wizard
Important Links and Contact Information
Accessible Housing Society -- 403-282-1872 www.ahscalgary.ca
ATCO Gas - Calgary office main number, 403-245-7110 www.atcogas.com
Calgary Transit - 403-262-1000 www.calgarytransit.com
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. - 403-515-3000 www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/
Canadian Home Builders' Association - Alberta - 1-780-424-5890, or 1-800-661-3348 www.chbaalberta.ca
Canadian Home Builders' Association - Calgary Region - 403-235-1911 www.crhba.com
City of Calgary -- main switchboard, 403-268-2111 www.calgary.ca
Direct Energy - 1-866-420-3174 www.directenergy.com
Enmax - 403-310-2010 www.enmax.com
Federation of Calgary Communities - 244-4111 www.calgarycommunities.com
National Home Warranty - Calgary office 403-278-5665 toll-free 1-888-776-7707 www.nationalhomewarranty.com
Professional Home Builders Institute of Alberta - 403-216-8310 in Calgary, or 1-888-325-9999 www.phbia.com
The Alberta New Home Warranty Program - Calgary office, 403-253-3636 www.anhwp.com
TransAlta Utilities - 1-800-667-2345
Urban Development Institute - 403-531-6250 www.udicalgary.com