Buy: Property, real estate, mortgages & more

Before you even start your home search, you'll need to get a few things in order

Consider it an opportunity to learn more about the house, the sellers and the neighbourhood

Use open houses to help you narrow down your needs and develop a better understanding of the market

Many argue homeownership is now out of reach, but maybe our sense of entitlement is the real problem

80% of homebuyers want a do-over

But prepare for an "uptick" in interest rates

The average down payment for a first-time homebuyer is $34,000

Despite million dollar salaries some sports stars still lose their homes

What needs to be addressed to increase homeownership: market sustainability or affordability?