Did You Know

Federal Budget 2019 Updates for First-Time Home Buyers:

• First-Time Home Buyer Incentive: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) would provide up to $1.25 billion over three years (starting in 2019–2020) to eligible home buyers by sharing in the cost of a mortgage. Eligible first-time home buyers who have the minimum down payment for an insured mortgage would apply to finance a portion of their home purchase through a shared equity mortgage with CMHC.
• Home Buyers' Plan (HBP) Update: RRSP withdrawal limit for first-time home buyers rises to $35,000 from $25,000

          Learn more about the 2019 budget updates by going to the following             
          website: https://www.budget.gc.ca/2019/docs/plan/chap-01-en.html#Improving-Affordability-
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Consumer Protection Ontario:

Before, during or after you make a purchase or sign an agreement, learn your rights and find the information you need to know to protect yourself. For more information visit the below links:

• Your rights when hiring a mover: https://www.ontario.ca/page/hiring-mover
• What to know before buying a home: https://www.ontario.ca/page/what-know-before-buying-home
• What you need to know before starting a home renovation: https://www.ontario.ca/page/your-rights-when-starting-home-renovations-or-repairs
• Door-to-door sales and home service contracts: https://www.ontario.ca/page/search-consumer-beware-list