Ep 16 | First-Time Home Buyer Q&A: Newcomers, PR, and Bidding Wars with Real Estate Expert Helena McDermott

Ep 16 | First-Time Home Buyer Q&A: Newcomers, PR, and Bidding Wars with Real Estate Expert Helena McDermott

Buying your first home in Canada? Don't start the process without hearing this vital advice.

We sit down with Helena McDermott, a seasoned realtor with the Evolve Real Estate Team (Keller Williams), who has nine years of experience and a strong focus on working with newcomers, including those through the Multicultural Association.

Helena tackles the most common and costly mistakes, breaks down the home buying process, and shares strategies for a competitive market.

What You'll Learn:
  • Temporary Status vs. PR: Can you buy a home in Canada without permanent residency (PR)? Helena clarifies this common misconception and discusses programs that allow purchase with as little as 5% down.

  • The Biggest Financial Mistake: Why forgetting about closing costs—an extra 2-4% for things like the Land Transfer Tax, legal fees, and inspections—is the most expensive mistake first-time buyers make.

  • Neighborhood Vetting: Tips for new Canadians on how to properly check if a neighborhood is safe, friendly, and close to essential amenities, including visiting at different times of the day.

  • Inspections and Negotiation: What are the most important systems to check (electrical, roof, foundation, heating, plumbing)? Learn how the home inspection process works after an offer is accepted and how to use the findings to negotiate.

  • Bidding War Strategy: How to navigate a competitive market using strategies like the escalation clause and why flexibility on closing or a personal "love letter" can sometimes matter more than price.

  • Helena's Key Advice: The importance of patience and having the right professionals in your corner for what is "a marathon, not a race".

Connect with Helena McDermott

Disclaimer: Real estate rules, including the foreign buying ban, are always changing. The information discussed is for general educational purposes only. Always consult a lawyer and a mortgage specialist for advice specific to your financial and immigration situation.

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