Step 4: Finding the right home
Your housing needs Write down everything that’s important to you and your family before you start looking for a home.
Categories
Your family’s needs and priorities
Location (For example, downtown or the suburbs, the look and feel of the neighbourhood and the proximity to work, school, shopping, services, public transit, etc.) Size (The square footage, lot size, number of bedrooms and bathrooms and whether it includes extra storage, a home office, a garage, etc.) Special features (For example, a pool, air conditioning, adaptability or accessibility features, energy efficiency upgrades, etc.)
Lifestyle (Consider the number of kids at home, whether you’re working or retired, what kind of services or recreation you want nearby, etc.)
Type of home
(For example, detached, semi-detached, duplex, row house, apartment, condo, etc.)
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
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