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Free Ontario first-time buyer guide

Buy smarter. Start stronger.

Buying your first home is exciting. Guessing at deposits, closing costs and approvals? Less fun. Start with the numbers and a clear order.

  • Build a comfortable budget—not just a lender maximum
  • Know the documents, down payment and cash-to-close
  • Protect your approval from pre-approval to final key
Plain language · Ontario-focused · Updated August 2026

Complete the form with contextual information regarding your challenges, timelines, and desired outcomes, and our team will respond promptly with an evidence-based recommendation framework.

What’s inside

The money. The paperwork. The order.

01

Know your numbers

Separate your approval ceiling, comfortable payment and cash-to-close.

02

Prepare your file

Gather the income, down-payment, debt and identity records lenders expect.

03

Protect the plan

Understand deposits, closing costs and the financial moves to avoid before closing.

Know your numbers before you fall in love.

A good first purchase starts before the first showing—with a budget, a prepared file and a strategy.

General information only—not legal, tax, mortgage, estate-planning or financial advice. Deogracias Real Estate Group · CENTURY 21 Signature Service Brokerage · 416-888-9222