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SHANNON DECKERS
Not Just Another Realtor®
Welcome. It is my sincere hope that you come to see the potential that Grey Bruce has to offer you.
As a skilled full-time realtor, I am dedicated to guiding you through purchasing and selling real estate in Canada’s playground. Let’s walk through it together and find the place for you to call home.
Extensive experience in the Owen Sound area
Specializes in buying and selling residential, rural properties
Has the local knowledge needed for buying and selling in Grey & Bruce Counties
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Working tirelessly to find the best house at the best price, and showcasing your home in the best possible light.
New Listings
23 William Street S
Clifford, Ontario
New build 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom move in ready semi-detached bungalow with garage. Open concept main floor with 9 ft ceilings, tray ceiling in livingroom, custom kitchen with stone countertops, main floor laundry and patio door to large rear covered deck and deep lot. Unfinished basement has roughed-in plumbing 4 pc bath, bedroom, rec room, storage and utility for future plans. Very well constructed Tarion Registered home. (id:22681)
RE/MAX Midwestern Realty Inc Brokerage (Har)
25 William Street S
Clifford, Ontario
New build 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom move in ready semi-detached bungalow with garage. Open concept main floor with 9 ft ceilings, tray ceiling in livingroom, custom kitchen with stone countertops, main floor laundry and patio door to large rear covered deck and deep lot. Unfinished basement has roughed-in plumbing 4 pc bath, bedroom, rec room, storage and utility for future plans. Very well constructed Tarion Registered home. (id:22681)
RE/MAX Midwestern Realty Inc Brokerage (Har)
375 4th Avenue
Hanover, Ontario
Welcome to 375 4th Avenue, Hanover. This home is located in a quiet cul-de-sac in a mature and sought after part of Hanover. It is hard to find a better location for a family home, with minimal traffic and plenty of nearby green space. Just across the street is a large park which is managed by the Town of Hanover. Walking trail access is just up the street. Inside the house, you will find three recently renovated bedrooms upstairs with one bathroom. The main level features an updated kitchen, dining area, and living room. The basement has been completely redone and features a bright and inviting living space. This home features many updates including hardwood flooring throughout living areas and bedrooms, as well as luxury vinyl flooring in the entry and basement. (id:22681)
Wilfred Mcintee & Co Ltd Brokerage (Walkerton)
142571 Road 35 Unit# B9
West Grey, Ontario
Two bedroom, 1 1/2 bath seasonal trailer in Silent Valley Resort close to Ayton. Kitchen, dining area, livingroom with propane fireplace, and office. Outside features include screened in side porch, large back yard, treed lot, double car parking. Great spot in parklike setting. (id:22681)
RE/MAX Midwestern Realty Inc Brokerage (Har)
116 Patterson Parkway
Georgian Bluffs, Ontario
Are you looking for a home in a nice neighbourhood that has been VERY well maintained and shows pride of ownership? Here it is. This home has been gone over from top to bottom by the sellers with no detail left untouched. Over the past two years they have invested in the property to make it turn key for the new owners, with new siding, new shingled roof, new paved driveway, new windows, doors and garage doors, new soffit and fascia and the list does not end there. Freshly painted throughout this home shows really well. Book a viewing as soon as you can with your REALTOR®! (id:22681)
RE/MAX Grey Bruce Realty Inc Brokerage (Wiarton)
537 8th Street E
Owen Sound, Ontario
.A beautiful tri-plex income property. The 2 upper floors are totally renovated move in condition with oak trim and doors, 3 bedrooms with a large kitchen, separate dining room and a large living room with a huge balcony walkout from the living room including a 4 piece bath and a 2 pc bath which would make a great principle resident with rental income from the 2 other separate apartments. The main floor apartment is totally renovated and is rented as of June 1st for $1550.00 plus hydro. The basement bachelor apartment is rented by great tenants for $925.00 per month and would like to stay on. The building has all new windows and a new steel roof. (id:22681)
Sutton-Sound Realty Inc. Brokerage (Shallow Lake)
Pt Lt 8 Concession B
Meaford (Municipality), Ontario
Desirable 8.9 acre wooded building lot next to Queen's Bush in an area of luxury homes. The peaceful country setting is embraced by pasture and woods - and is a lovely walk to Georgian Bay. Revel in rural living with nature, wildlife, and calm at your doorstep. With Coffin Ridge Winery, Historic Leith Church and Ainsley Woods in the neighbourhood and only 20 minutes to the theatre and music, library and shops, recreation centre and health care of Owen Sound, this is a super location. And skiing at Blue Mountains is just 45 minutes away. This home site is a fabulous spot in spectacular Grey County! (id:22681)
Exp Realty
522404 Concession 12 Ndr
West Grey, Ontario
Picturesque 50 acre farm with 35 acres of workable land currently rented to a local farmer. The stylish custom built 1 ½ storey home was built in 2010. The home has cherry cabinets, hickory floors and high-end finishes with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a partially finished basement and covered porch/deck on 3 sides. The 22'x36’ heated shop has a 2nd floor residence with its own entrance. The yard is landscaped and low maintenance. (id:22681)
Royal LePage Rcr Realty Brokerage (Flesherton)
522404 Concession 12 Ndr
West Grey, Ontario
Beautiful setting for this 1 ½ storey home and 22x36 garage with guest house on 50 acres. Custom built in 2010, the 1771 square foot home seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living with the wrap-around porch, oversized windows and country-side views. Soaring ceilings in the living room with wood-burning fireplace, kitchen with cherry cabinets and induction range, main floor bedroom, bath and laundry. Second level open loft, two more bedrooms and luxury bathroom with soaker tub, shower and double vanity. Lower level is partially finished with family room and great storage spaces. High-end finishes throughout, Shouldice stone exterior, hickory Bruce floors, economical ground source heat pump. Guest house with separate entrance over the detached garage with full kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom. 35 workable acres being farmed helps reduce the property taxes. Reforestation with approximately 10,000 trees. Natural landscape with perennials, fruit trees and grapevines. Access to the Styx River along west side of the property, and an unopened road allowance on the east side. (id:22681)
Royal LePage Rcr Realty Brokerage (Flesherton)
2571 Bruce 40 Road
Saugeen Shores, Ontario
Welcome to your new home situated just a stone's throw away from town, you'll enjoy the best of both worlds – the tranquility of your expansive property and the convenience of quick access to local amenities, schools, and shopping, set on a 2.66-acre lot. Built in 2013, this open concept floor plan offers the perfect size for a family; with room to entertain. The primary bedroom comes, complete with an ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet. The expansive 3-car garage not only offers secure parking but access to the basement of the home; there's plenty of additional storage for all your recreational gear. Beat the summer heat and create lasting memories in the above-ground pool. Perfect for entertaining friends or enjoying quality family time, this feature enhances your outdoor living experience. Don't miss the opportunity to call this stunning property your home. (id:22681)
RE/MAX Land Exchange Ltd Brokerage (Pe)
362 Westwood Drive
Walkerton, Ontario
Have you been looking for an updated home with a double car garage, detached shop, situated on a lovely treed yard in a desirable area of town? This one is for you and ready for you to move right in! Come on into the welcoming foyer and see all this home has to offer. The main level features a spacious kitchen with island and access to large deck, dining area & bright living room, 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. On the lower level there is an cozy family room with wood stove, bedroom, bathroom, laundry room, and ample storage space or space to be made into a home gym, playroom, office or additional bedroom. To complete this package there is large yard that allows room for you to drive through to backyard and detached 16' x 24' garage/workshop, double wide concrete driveway, central A/C, F/A furnace and completely refreshed throughout. This one won't last long, call today to book a showing with your REALTOR®! (id:22681)
Royal LePage Rcr Realty Brokerage (Hanover)
144106 Sideroad 15
Sydenham, Ontario
Looking to embrace country living? Consider this property as your next HOME! Nestled on forty acres just south of highway #26 between Owen Sound and Meaford, this countryside retreat offers more than just a house. With ample space for horses, cattle, or sheep, and even a horse exercise ring, it's the perfect blend of tranquility and functionality. Not governed by NEC regulations, the property boasts open fields for crops and a hardwood bush to the east. The home itself features three bedrooms and a family bathroom on the second level, alongside a kitchen with a center island and extra cupboard space. The dining area overlooks the picturesque west window, with a convenient spot for a washer and dryer nearby. Cozy up by the wood stove in the family room, which opens to a 16X12 deck. The front of the house offers a spacious dining room and living room on either side, accessible via center stairs. A 2pc washroom is located on the main floor, while the high and dry basement features a side entrance and is heated by a wood/oil furnace. Outbuildings include a single car garage, a lengthy drive shed, and the original barn once used for dairy farming, complete with a 12X14 milk house that could serve as a tack room for your horse(s). Additionally, there's an addition from 1967 measuring 24x66 and 18X18. Situated on a quiet dead-end road, this property offers a serene escape just off Highway 26 between Owen Sound and Meaford. (id:22681)
RE/MAX Grey Bruce Realty Inc Brokerage (Os)
910 13th Street
Hanover, Ontario
Lovely bungalow with walkout basement in the Cedar East subdivision, close to many amenities. Walking into this open concept home you will notice a raised ceiling in the master bedroom, as well as a walkout from the dining area to a 10’ X 18’ fully covered deck. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinetry, island with bar seating, and stone countertops. Also on this level is another bedroom and 2 bathrooms, along with a large laundry room. Lower level offers future development opportunity! Make your own choices regarding interior finishes such as flooring, cabinets, and countertops, to suit your style. Call today! (id:22681)
Keller Williams Realty Centres
144106 Sideroad 15
Sydenham, Ontario
Experience the epitome of country living with this stunning property! Situated on forty acres just south of highway #26 between Owen Sound and Meaford, this countryside property offers everything you've been dreaming of and more. Whether you envision raising horses, cattle, or sheep, or simply desire a serene escape, this property delivers. Unrestricted by NEC regulations, it features expansive open fields for crops and a charming hardwood bush to the east. The home itself is a haven of comfort, with three bedrooms and a family bathroom on the second level. The bright and spacious kitchen features a center island and ample cupboard space. Enjoy meals in the dining area overlooking the picturesque west window, with convenient main floor laundry. Cozy up by the wood stove in the family room, which leads to a delightful 16X12 deck. The main floor offers a welcoming dining room and living room, along with a convenient 2pc washroom. The high and dry basement, complete with a side entrance, is heated by a wood/oil furnace. Additional features include a single car garage, a generous drive shed, and the original barn with a 12X14 milk house that could double as a tack room. Plus, there's an addition offering even more space. Tucked away on a tranquil dead-end road, this property provides rural charm and space for the whole family to enjoy the great outdoors. Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity! (id:22681)
RE/MAX Grey Bruce Realty Inc Brokerage (Os)
125 Boiler Beach Road
Huron-Kinloss, Ontario
Enjoy Luxury Lakeside Living along the shores of Lake Huron on the highly coveted stretch of Boiler Beach Road! This carefully designed custom built home sits on a large double lot and offers over 2000 square feet of high quality living space. The 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom bungalow home has been meticulously maintained and cared for since its build in 2012. The home offers an impressive open concept kitchen, living room with vaulted ceilings and dining room which all overlook an unobstructed view of some of the worlds greatest sunsets. With high end finishes, hardwood and tiled floor throughout this lakeside home is sure to impress. A wrap around covered porch makes watching the Lake Huron sunsets a dream and features a convenient outdoor natural gas BBQ hook-up. The well manicured landscaping throughout the property is complimented with both lighting and irrigation. Don't miss out on your chance to own your dream home on Lake Huron, call your REALTOR® today! Waterfront travelled road between. (id:22681)
RE/MAX Land Exchange Ltd Brokerage (Kincardine)
1279 Bruce Road 4 Road
Brockton, Ontario
Escape to a picturesque River Front sanctuary, nestled between Hanover and Walkerton, a home brimming with potential and offering an authentic blend of comfort and natural beauty. Step inside this spacious 1,380 square foot bungalow boasting 2+1 bedrooms 2+1 bathrooms, including a loft above the kitchen, main floor laundry, a deck off the dinning area and a master suite complete with an ensuite bathroom and his-and-her closets—your own private haven to escape to at the end of the day. But the true pièce de résistance? Spectacular views of the majestic Saugeen River greet you from the living room and kitchen/dining area, ensuring breathtaking scenery no matter the time of day. Entertain effortlessly in the backyard, complete with an above-ground pool and a hot tub—perfect for gatherings and relaxation. With a finished basement featuring a dry bar, pool table and darts, hosting friends or unwinding after a long day is a breeze. While maintaining its original charm, this home offers modern comforts, including a natural gas fireplace & furnace central vac and central air. The steel roof was installed in 2018. Even with original windows, utility costs have remained impressively low with gas heat averaging only $123 a month over the last year, a testament to the efficiency of this home. Conveniently located on a paved road, with an attached garage and as an added bonus fiber optic internet is currently being installed along the road, which will have you soon enjoying lightning-fast connectivity right from the comfort of your own home. The Saugeen river is renowned for its fishing and canoeing, but it's also a great spot to tube and swim. If that wasn't enough there is a 18-hole golf course just minutes down the road. Call today to book your own personal viewing. (id:22681)
Peak Edge Realty Ltd.
906 13th Street
Hanover, Ontario
Lovely raised bungalow with walkout basement in the Cedar East subdivision, close to many amenities. Walking into this open concept home you will notice vaulted ceilings in the living room, as well as a walkout from the dining area to a 10’ X 20’ partially covered deck. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinetry, island with bar seating, and stone countertops. Master bedroom offers walk-in closet and ensuite with double sinks. Also on this level is another bedroom and full bath. Lower level offers opportunity for future development. Make your own choices regarding interior finishes such as flooring, cabinets, and countertops, to suit your style. Call today! (id:22681)
Keller Williams Realty Centres
3462 Concession 2
Point Clark, Ontario
Situated on a park-like nearly 1/2 acre lot, this updated and well-maintained bungalow in desirable Point Clark is the perfect place to call your new home or year-round cottage. The first impression is a warm and inviting one, with the mature trees and covered south-facing front porch. Inside you will find two comfortable main living spaces and a kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances. Updated windows and doors, and a newer forced air natural gas furnace and fireplace add to the energy efficiency of the home. 3 bedrooms and 1 + 2 bathrooms, which includes the 2-piece en suite, allow for functionality and personal space for all. In addition to the crawlspace, the 23'x27' attached double garage/workshop is accessible via the laundry room and provides optimal storage or a workspace for the creator or handyperson. The private backyard is truly your own personal paradise, backing onto green space and featuring storage sheds, a deck, patio, hot tub and even an outdoor shower feature. Across the road is a playground/park and from here you are only 400M from the shores of Lake Huron. Walk down to the Point Clark lighthouse, marina and boat launch, or sprawling sandy beach. Point Clark an idyllic and picturesque lakeside community for cottaging or year-round living, you will want to see this one! Check out the multimedia link for more information including property video and floor plan. All measurements are approximate. (id:22681)
Royal LePage Exchange Realty Co. Brokerage (Kin)
40 Albert Road
Inverhuron, Ontario
Welcome to 40 Albert Road! This Executive Estate property located in the Lakeside community of Inverhuron near the beautiful sand beaches of Inverhuron Provincial Park and just a short drive to Bruce Powers gate. The 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home sits on 1.53 acres has incredibly landscaped and manicured grounds and comes complete with vast outdoor concrete patio's, along with two oversized, heated and insulated garage/workshops (24'x60' & 24'x56'). This striking 2864 sq ft two storey home has been completely renovated from top to bottom and is equipped with a stunning games room, two functional living spaces, and a beautiful kitchen just to name a few. This home and property has so many amazing features and has cut no corners with finishes or details. A new high quality ultra violet water treatment system has also been recently installed. The long list of attributes and fine features that accompany this property are simply to extensive to index. This is a must see to appreciate! Call your REALTOR® to book your personal viewing today! (id:22681)
RE/MAX Land Exchange Ltd Brokerage (Kincardine)
15 12 Concession W
Arran-Elderslie, Ontario
WELCOME TO LOCH ARRAN CABIN & TRAILER RESORT, your waterfront oasis nestled between Allenford & Southampton Ont. With 1800 ft of water frontage on 43 acres, enjoy the privacy of this location, indulge in boating, kayaking, and paddle boarding adventures. This diverse property boasts 18 acres zoned A1 and 25 acres TTP, featuring a building envelope for your dream home and another for a caretaker's residence. Currently enjoy 9 serviced cabins, 25 fully serviced seasonal trailer sites, 1 office, and 2 storage buildings. The potential for expansion is vast, with the capacity to grow to 300 trailer sites. Seize the opportunity to create your ideal retreat or capitalize on the thriving hospitality business. The possibilities are endless! (id:22681)
Sutton-Sound Realty Inc. Brokerage (Owen Sound)
171 Ashgrove Lane
Meaford (Municipality), Ontario
Executive custom built home on a treed lot on Ashgrove Lane with stunning views of Georgian Bay! Very inviting setting with the home nestled beneath the escarpment and showcasing incredible sunsets to the west. An exceptional living room with floor to ceiling windows framing the backdrop of ultimate privacy – and a beautiful gas fireplace. The breakfast nook, with walkout patio doors to the deck and BBQ (with built in propane hookup), flows to the kitchen which has everything you need: built-in oven, gas range, stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and a generous island with bar stools. The formal dining room features a lovely window overlooking the front gardens. A bright and spacious primary bedroom with ensuite and walk in closet, a laundry and a two piece bath complete the main floor. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a four piece bath – lots of space for family or guests. The lower level has family game night covered with a cozy gas fireplace and no shortage of entertainment space. The additional bedroom has both an ensuite and a sauna! An office/den and cold cellar round out this fully finished lower level. An attached garage and paved driveway make access easy while the detached 30x40 ft shop with in-floor heat is a rare find. Both garage and shop are ready to accept your Electric Vehicle Charger; they are equipped with 240 volt/60 Amp electrical receptacles that can be used for your Class 2 Electrical Charging System. A natural landscape with low maintenance flower beds and lots of trees make this a picture-perfect retreat. Water access to the Bay is just a few doors down; the ideal spot to launch a kayak. This delightful property is truly a special find. (id:22681)
Exp Realty
902 13th Street
Hanover, Ontario
Sought after neighbourhood and close to amenities! The main level of this raised bungalow offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and open concept living space with vaulted ceiling at the front of the home. Walkout from your large kitchen with island to your partially covered deck. The master bedroom has a roomy ensuite and walk in closet. Heading down to the lower level you’ll find the potential for a large family room and 2 more bedrooms that could double as offices or hobby rooms! Basement can be finished at an extra cost. Make your own choices regarding interior finishes such as flooring, cabinets, and countertops, to suit your style. Call today! (id:22681)
Keller Williams Realty Centres
1048 10th Street E
Owen Sound, Ontario
Welcome home! This home is a pleasure to show and has been well maintained. This attractive backsplit has FOUR bedrooms plus a lower family or guest suite that has fourth bedroom and private living/kitchenette area. Separate entrance and bathroom renoed in 2023 plus shared laundry. Plenty of room to park your vehicles with four or five parking spaces on the double concrete drive--choose to park in the attached garage--or use it as an awesome workshop area. Garage door just replaced in 2021. Step into the main floor and appreciate open comfortable and updated style. Front windows, double hung, 2014 have low E glass, chosen to provide quiet & privacy. Updated kitchen with plenty of cupboards and view to the landscaped front garden area. Appliances are included. Two of the three upper bedrooms overlook the backyard and the 4 pc bathroom was renoed in 2018. Crawl space was insulated, heated ,& ventilated--great for storage. Electric panel 2022. Enjoy this backyard with patio & gazebo, small fire pit . Fenced in backyard , also fence around garden area- to keep your pets & rabbits out.. Two storage sheds-- Fiber Optic, Bruce Telecom & Bell available at street., plus Rodgers and Bell at back hydro pole. A Great place to make your next home!! This east hill location is handy to hospital, rec centre,, shopping. Georgian College. (id:22681)
RE/MAX Grey Bruce Realty Inc Brokerage (Os)
495 4th Street A W
Owen Sound, Ontario
Located on a quiet street in one of the city's favourite neighbourhoods, this 4+1 bed 2.5 bath home backs onto Black's Park, and is placed on a spacious, private and fenced lot. Enjoy tasteful landscaping and a covered front porch welcoming you into the main floor, featuring a large living room with gas fireplace, a private dining room and a beautifully updated kitchen with quartz countertops and heated flooring. Enjoy excellent additional main floor living space in the family room with large windows and a cozy gas fireplace. Patio doors lead to a peaceful and private backyard oasis surrounded with natural beauty, privacy, gardens, fish pond and plenty of room for a pool if desired. 4 large bedrooms and a 4 piece bath on the 2nd floor. Basement is finished with great living space and is currently set up as an in-law suite with bathroom, bedroom, kitchenette, laundry and storage. Completing this package is a main floor workshop, an attached garage, and a tandem concrete driveway. Please call your REALTOR® to schedule a viewing of this great property. (id:22681)
Royal LePage Rcr Realty Brokerage (Os)
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“Shannon took the time to learn what we liked, and what we didn’t. As first time buyers, we had quite a learning curve, and she was very patient in teaching us. She went the extra mile to find just the right home we both loved, and was as excited for us as we were!”
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OWEN SOUND, ON
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Owen Sound, Ontario
Where Is Owen Sound?
Owen Sound, Ontario lies approximately two hours northwest of Toronto and is a central hub for all destinations in Grey and Bruce counties. Located approximately 30 minutes from Blue Mountain, one of Ontario’s most popular skiing and snowboarding destinations. Owen Sound and the surrounding area is warmly called home by over 30,000 people living at the base of Georgian Bay, where the Sydenham River and Potawatomi River converge. In the summer months you will find Owen Sound to be a thriving city in close proximity to Sauble Beach, a very popular destination for both local traffic and tourists alike, as well as many smaller towns with lots of activities and venues for recreation and relaxation. Owen Sound serves as a meeting point of four of Ontario’s provincial highways: Highway 6&10 from the south, Highway 26 from the east, and Highway 21 from the west.
Being established in 1851, Owen Sound includes many different types and styles of homes for sale. A prospective buyer will find century homes with original hardwood flooring and crown mouldings, intimate war-time houses suitable for retirement living or small families, split level bungalows, updated retro houses and a more modern flare of newly built houses in suburbs throughout the town.
Nature, Outdoors, and Activity
Buying real estate in Owen Sound means you can spend your days doing things most people only dream of. In Owen Sound you can experience snowboarding and skiing, snowshoeing and hiking the Bruce Trail in the winter, the kilometers-long sand beach and waters of Sauble Beach and Port Eglin in the summer. You can live in some of Ontario’s most beautiful scenery if you invest in Owen Sound real estate. Owen Sound itself boasts a beautiful harbour, with many walking paths, trails, and parks to enjoy the extensive waterfront.
If you desire to escape the fast-paced city life with your own piece of land on which to build the home of your dreams, I can help you to find the perfect vacant lot or land for sale in Owen Sound. With both budget and luxury home builders in the area, incredible landscaping professionals and top-notch tradespeople, no size or complexity of home build is too great or small.
There are many homes for sale in Owen Sound and Grey Bruce areas, and with my extensive knowledge of the local area and my commitment to learning you and your likes and dislikes, I am confident that I will be able to find not just house that you like, but a place that you can call home.
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Local Amenities and Attractions
Owen Sound is also home to the Owen Sound and District Farmer’s Market; a local market that is open every Saturday morning throughout the year. The Market hosts a wide variety of local artisans and growers, and has been in the same location since 1868. Many other markets exist within a short drive from Owen Sound, in places such as Keady, Port Elgin, Southampton, Wiarton, Meaford, Thornbury and more!
If you are considering buying real estate for sale in Owen Sound, and you love to fish, then this is the place for you. Owen Sound’s annual Salmon Spectacular is famous and draws participation from all over Canada and the United States each year. Additionally, some of the largest rainbow trout in the world have been caught in Owen Sound.
RRSP HOME BUYER'S PLAN
This program allows you to withdraw up to $25,000 from your RRSP to buy or build a new home.
You can also use it to buy or build a new home for yourself or someone you know with a disability.
Home buyer's tax credit
The First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit is a non-refundable tax credit that helps homeowners recover closing costs such as legal expenses and inspections.
First-time buyers can claim up to $5,000 for the purchase of a qualifying home on their personal tax return on the year of purchase. You could net up to $750! However, you cannot have lived in another home you or your partner owned in the previous 4 years.
If you have a disability (I.e., you are eligible for the disability tax credit) or if you bought the house to improve accessibility for someone who is disabled, you do not have to be a first-time home buyer.
Genworth Canada Energy-Efficient Housing Program
Land Transfer Tax Refunds for First-Time Home Buyers
Under this program, if you’ve never owned a home anywhere before – ever – you could quality to receive a refund of the land transfer tax for the first $368,000 of the value of the home. The maximum amount of the refund is $4,000.
The biggest hurdle in qualifying for the maximum amount of this program is that all purchasers of the home must be first-time homebuyers. If one or more of the purchasers has owned a home anywhere in the world previously, the amount will be reduced.
GST/HST Tax Credit
The GST/HST new housing rebate gives back some of the GST or the federal part of the HST you paid – up to $1,500 – for new or substantially renovated house that is your primary place of residence provided that you meet all the eligibility requirements.
CMHC Green Home
If you buy, build or renovate for energy efficiency using CMHC-insured financing, you could receive a 15% rebate for building a home to ENERGY STAR standards or up to 25% for building a home to R-2000 building standards.
Northern Locations Energy Credit
Those living in a qualifying location can take advantage of the Northern Ontario Energy Credit. This tax credit allows single people to receive a credit on their taxes of up to $151 and allows families (including single parents) to receive up to $232.
The purpose of this program is to help Northern Ontario residents with the higher energy costs they face living in the north.
Ontario Every And Property Credit
Non-seniors can receive up to $1,043 while seniors can receive up to $1,187. Even students can receive a credit of $25 if any of their costs were related to energy costs, and if you live on a reserve or in a public long-term care home, you can receive up to $232.
Options For Homes
They also offer a Condo 101 class that explains what someone should look for then they purchase a new condominium.
Habitat For Humanity
You can be a homeowner! Get of the rent rut with Habitat for Humanity. This group helps low-income families build and buy simple, decent quality, affordable homes through a no-interest mortgage with payments set at less than 30% of gross income. Instead of a down payment, families contribute their sweat equity
Municipal Land Transfer Tax Rebate Program
If you are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident living in Toronto and you’re ready to buy your first home, don’t forget to register for the land transfer tax rebate. In conjunction with the provincial tax credit, you can get up to $4,475.00 back from the land transfer tax you pay when you buy your home.
Both new and existing homes qualify, but neither you and/nor your spouse can ever have owned a home before at any time anywhere in the world. Don’t delay, because to receive the entire rebate, your application has to be reviewed by the City of Toronto before the 10-day deadline is up!
Daniels FirstHome Boost Program
Daniels FirstHome has an innovative payment plan that is much more flexible and achievable in the midst of today’s fluctuating new mortgage rules. With locations throughout the Toronto area, this builder offers condos and townhomes in attractive neighbourhoods aimed at first-time home buyers.
The program offers an interest-free, 20-year forgivable loan for 10% of the down payment that, when added to the 5% that you need to put down, “boosts” your down payment to 15%. On top of that, you could also qualify for an additional $25,000 in financing. You don’t even have to have the whole 5% up front. All you need to get started is $3,500 when you sign the Agreement to Purchase and Sale, and then you can pay $1,000 a month after that until you reach the required 5%.
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