Lottery to Home Ownership

HOME BUYERS

Buying a home shouldn’t feel like a lottery.

Whether you’re buying your first condo, moving into your next home, or simply trying to figure out what you can actually afford in Toronto, I’ll help you understand the numbers, avoid expensive mistakes and make your move with confidence.

500+
BUYERS HELPED

3,915,265 Questions Answered

3,915,265
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

6231 Floor Plans Analyzed

6,231
FLOOR PLANS ANALYZED

Infinite Opinions about the Market

INFINITE
MARKET OPINIONS

BUYING YOUR FIRST HOME?

Your first home is a big deal.

It doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

Most first-time buyers don’t know where to start.

  • How much can I afford?

  • How much money do I actually need?

  • Should I buy a condo or a house?

  • What neighbourhood should I be looking in?

  • How do condo fees work?

  • What happens if there are multiple offers?

  • What happens after my offer is accepted?

  • And what exactly am I paying for on closing day?

That’s normal. You’re not supposed to already know how to buy a home. That’s my job.

I’ll walk you through the entire process, explain the numbers in plain English and make sure you understand what you’re agreeing to before you make one of the biggest financial decisions of your life.

DON’T LEAVE MONEY ON THE TABLE

Buying your first home

comes with advantages.

For eligible buyers, that can include:

First-Time Buyer - Land Transfer Tax Relief

UP TO

$8,475

IN LAND TRANSFER
TAX RELIEF

Up to $4,000 from Ontario and $4,475 from Toronto toward land transfer tax for first-time buyers.

Save $8,000 per year, to a $40,000 lifetime limit. Tax deductible & tax-free withdrawals for a first home.

Withdraw up to $60,000 from your RRSP through the Home Buyers’ Plan to buy your first home.

Get up to $130,000 in HST rebates on a new home for purchase agreements signed before March 31, 2027

*Eligibility varies by program and personal circumstances. Tax, mortgage and legal advice should be confirmed with the appropriate professional.

First-Time Buyer: HST Rebate
First-Time Buyer: RRSP Home Buyers Plan
First-Time Buyer - First Home Savings Account

UP TO

$130,000

NEW-HOME
HST TAX RELIEF

UP TO

$60,000

FROM YOUR
RRSP

UP TO

$40,000

FIRST HOME
SAVINGS ACCOUNT

FROM “WHERE DO I START?” TO “I GOT THE KEYS!”

I guide you through the entire buying process.

1) Strategy

We’ll start with you — not MLS. What are your goals? Where do you want to live? What’s your lifestyle? What matters and what doesn’t?

2) Financing

Before you fall in love with a property, I make sure the financial side works by connecting you with mortgage professionals.

3) Search

We identify the neighbourhoods, buildings and properties that actually fit your criteria and go to see them.

4) Analysis

Finding a property is easy. Determining whether it’s worth buying and getting it at the right price are the important parts.

5) Negotiation

Price is only part of an offer. Conditions, deposit, closing dates, and negotiation strategy all matter to ensure you are properly protected.


NOT YOUR FIRST HOME?

Your next purchase comes with different questions.

  • Moving up to more space?

  • Moving down to simplify?

  • Planning a move with your family?

  • Wanting a better fit for your lifestyle?

The process may be familiar.
The strategy is different.

We’ll look at what you own, what you want, what your financing looks like, and how your purchase fits together with the sale of your existing property.

WHY A CONDO?

Your first property doesn’t have to be your forever property.

A condo can be a practical first step into Toronto home ownership.

Lower Entry Price

Lower entry price

That doesn’t mean every condo is a good buy.

The building, the floor plan, the fees, the management, the neighbourhood and the price all matter.

My job is to help you determine whether the one you’re considering actually makes sense.

Predictable monthly expenses
Great locations
Less Maintenance

Predictable monthly expenses

Great locations

Less maintenance

SELF-GUIDED HELP

Everything here is free, and none of it requires talking to me.

Should I Buy Now Or Wait

The #1 debate people have is whether it’s better to rent or to buy, but there is no “right answer” for everyone. I provide multiple situations to help you decide if buying is the right choice for you because it’s not always about the money.

Explore scenarios →

Is Renting Cheaper than Buying

Most rent-vs-buy calculators are sales tools that ignore condo fees, property tax and the fact that early mortgage payments are mostly interest. This one counts all of it, and tells you the exact rate prices need to rise for buying to beat renting. Sometimes that number says wait.

Run your numbers →

Ontario Buyer Programs

All nine federal, provincial and Toronto municipal programs in one place, with eligibility rules, real dollar figures, and a comparison chart.

Read the guide →

Kyle Dovigi · Former Draws Manager, Lotto 6/49 & Lotto Max

Calculate your real odds.

Most rent-vs-buy calculators are sales tools. This one counts condo fees, property tax, interest and rent increases — and it will tell you when renting is the better call.

Your numbers
Everything updates as you type.
The purchase
Amount$50,000
Percent of price6.7%
Annual, fixed4.49%
Amortization
First-time buyers can use 30 years on an insured mortgage.
Cost of owning
Ask for the real figure — new builds often understate year one.
Toronto is roughly 0.72%. Ottawa roughly 1.2%.
Your alternative
Ontario's guideline has recently sat around 2.5%.
Context
Buying a new build?
The verdict

Renting
Gone. Rent buys a place to live and nothing else.
Yours at the end
$0
vs
Owning
Interest, property tax and condo fees. Also gone.
Yours at the end
The number that decides it

Monthly, all in
Mortgage payment
Condo fees
Property tax
Total to own
Your rent today
Difference
Cash to close
Down payment
Ontario land transfer tax (after $4,000 rebate)
Toronto land transfer tax (after $4,475 rebate)
Legal, title, adjustments (estimate)$3,000
Cash needed at closing
What comes back
Federal GST rebate (new builds under $1.5M)
Home Buyers' Amount (tax credit)$1,500
Land transfer rebates (applied above)
Before the Ontario HST rebate
What this leaves out, in both directions. Against owning: maintenance, insurance, and the roughly 5% it costs to sell. Against renting: that you can be renovicted, that rent has no ceiling once you move, and that your landlord's mortgage is being paid down by you. The Ontario HST rebate isn't counted — builders usually quote prices with it already netted out, so adding it would double-count.

Estimates only. Uses standard Canadian mortgage math (semi-annual compounding), current CMHC premium tiers and published Ontario and Toronto land transfer tax rates. This is not a mortgage approval, a quote, or financial advice. Actual figures depend on your income, credit, lender, closing date and the specific property. Confirm everything with a licensed mortgage professional and a real estate lawyer before making an offer.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions I get all the time

+ How much can I actually afford?
+ Can I buy a property with less than 20% down?
+ What are closing costs, really?
+ Can my parents help, and does it affect my eligibility?
+ How much do you cost to be my agent?
+ Will I regret it?
+ Am I being sold to right now?