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Buying: Muskoka Real Estate Blog
Every buying post on the blog, newest first.
Guides to buying a Muskoka home or cottage: the order of the steps, the costs at closing and the questions to ask about land and water, each checked against government sources.
Start here: First-time buyer guide · Land transfer tax calculator · Mortgage calculator
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FHSA and Home Buyers' Plan for a first home in Muskoka
Two federal programs can help fund a down payment. Here are the limits, the first-time buyer tests and the arithmetic that follows from them. -
Muskoka cottage closing costs and land transfer tax
Ontario land transfer tax is calculated in brackets. This post works one through at a round $900,000 and lists the other costs that come with closing.
Talk to Kandice or Kirby about your plans
No pitch and no pressure. Tell Kandice or Kirby the situation and they will tell you plainly whether they are the right people for it.