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Homes in Canada

Pick up consumer tips on buying and selling houses in Canada, home building, renovations, repairs and safety.
  1. Housing Finances
  2. Home Insurance (5)
  3. Energy Conservation at Home
  4. Home Safety (9)

Home Buyers Plan

If you're buying your first home in Canada, you may be eligible to withdraw, tax free, up to $25,000 of your RRSP savings to help.

First-Time Home Buyers Tax Credit (HBTC)

In 2009 the Canadian federal government introduced a tax credit to help first-time home buyers.

Home Energy Retrofit Program on Again in 2011

The federal government has brought back its program to give grants of up to $5000 to home owners to make their home more energy efficient. They advice you move quickly though.

Gardening in Canada

Information on gardening zones, landscaping and horticulture resources for your Canadian garden.

Buying a New Home in Canada

Advice for Canadian consumers on buying a new home in Canada. From the Canadian Home Builders Association.

Home Adaptations for Seniors Independence

This CMHC program helps homeowners and landlords pay to make home adaptations that allow low-income seniors to live independently.

Home Renovations

A primer from the Canadian Home Builders Association.

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