BUYING A HOUSE IN CANADA | First Time Home Buyer Tips

If you are thinking of buying a house for the first time in Canada you probably have alot of questions. If you are a first time home buyer in Canada you probably even have a few more. A lot of times when I am working with home buyers, especially first time home buyers they ask a question like “what should I be looking for in a house”, what are the danger sings, or sometimes they frame it as “how do I know if it’s a good house to buy?” The common answer first time home buyers in Canada hear, is a when buying a house you want a house with good bones. But what is a house with good bones? On this episode of Bald Prairie Real Estate, I am going to walk you through the most expensive repairs when buying a house in Canada, so that you know what to look for when buying a house, and how to find a good house to buy.

Do you want to know how to buy a house in Canada? Or maybe you are a first time home buyer looking for a few first time home buyer tips? Well if you do check out my first time Home Buyers Guide video which you can find down in the related videos section of this description.

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0:00 Introduction
1:27 Another Bad Joke
1:37 HVAC
4:23 Sewer
6:30 Shingles
8:35 Windows
10:45 Foundation
13:08 Electrical System
17:24 Wrap Up

This video focuses on six categories that I feel contribute to a good house. So if you are looking to buy a house in Canada, following these tips will help make sure you know what to look for and buy a great house. You can find more first-time home buyer tips in my first time home buyer playlist.

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What to look for when buying a house #1: HVAC
I don't know about you, but I think having a warm house is pretty important in the winter. So when I am working with first time home buyers I am looking for a house that has a good furnace.

What to look for when buying a house #2: : Sewer
Looking for a house to buy with a good sewer can be a challenge. Much of a home’s sewer system is hidden under the house. But of you know what to look for this won't be as much of a challenge.

What to look for when buying a house #3: Shingles
The shingles on a house keep the show and water out of the rest of your home. They are a critical part of your home. So finding a house with a good roof is very important. But as a first-time buyer this is an easy one to see. When you drive up to the home before even going inside take a look at the shingles.

What to look for when buying a house #4: Windows
Old windows as long as they are functioning correctly don't bother me. But homes with upgraded PVC windows are more energy efficient and will last longer.

What to look for when buying a house #5: Foundation
Foundation is something that I think most people think of when talking about a house with good bones. The structure of the home is very important. You want a house that is straight and level, with basement walls and floors that are not showing signs or structural problems. A visual inspection if you know what to look for will likely give you a good indication of the condition of the foundation.

What to look for when buying a house #6: Electrical system
When you are buying a house, you want one that has a modern electrical system. This includes the electrical panel itself, sometimes called a breaker box. You also need to look for what type of wiring is in the house.

These six first time home buyer tips are ones that all buyers but especially first-time buyers should look for then buying a house in Canada.

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My name is Matthew Pfeifer and this is Bald Prairie Real estate. I am a realtor in Regina Saskatchewan working for Royal LePage Regina Realty. In nearly 10 years working as a real estate agent I have seen both ups and downs in the market. But there is no real estate market that you cannot buy or sell a house in. Often the media tries to present a Canadian real estate market or they talk about the Canadian housing market as if there is a national market. The real estate market in Canada is very regionalized. Being from Regina I focus on the Regina real estate market.
If you are a first time buyer in Canada and would like to know a great Realtor in your area you can reach out to me. I would be happy to set you up with a Realtor who can help you find that perfect house. I know many great real estate agents across Canada with lots of helping first time buyers learn how to buy a home in Canada.

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