Below are links to property listings and realtor websites, as well as links to organizations whose members may provide helpful advice to someone interested in purchasing or investing in real estate. You should consider consulting a lawyer, as well as an appraiser and a home inspector, before making any real estate purchases.
Investments and Financial Planning
Real Estate Listings
Organizations Providing Helpful Advice
When investing in real estate, it may be worthwhile to consult an appraiser, home inspector, architect, or lawyer.
Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors
Canadian Home Builders' Association
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
Further Information
The following websites may also prove helpful if you are considering investing in real estate.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation is a provider of insurance for high-ratio mortgages (mortgages comprising more than 80 percent of the equity in a home). The CMHC website also provides plenty of useful information related to purchasing and owning a home.
Canadian Real Estate Association
Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada This site provides information and links on housing co-operatives in Canada.
Federal Home Buyers' Plan This page contains information about the federal government's home buyer's plan. This plan enables qualifying home buyers to withdraw up to $20,000 from RRSPs to put towards the purchase of a home.
HGTV Real Estate InformationHGTV is a television station that features programming on home ownership, renovations, and design. This website also has plenty of useful information on these topics.
Mortgage Information This page links to mortgage application forms and to information related to mortgages.
Multiple Listings Service This service shows the real estate listings in municipalities throughout Canada.
Statistics Canada Statistics Canada collects statistical data for the federal government. This information, such as demographical information, crime statistics, etc., may assist the real estate investor in better understanding the real estate market in a given area.