Free Guide
Everything you need to buy your first home
The Home Buyer's Guide walks you through every step — from your first budget conversation to picking up the keys — so nothing catches you off guard.
- How much you can actually afford
- Every cost beyond the purchase price
- A step-by-step timeline from offer to closing
What's Inside
A chapter for every step
Budgeting & affordability
What lenders actually look at, and how much home that really buys you.
Down payments & closing costs
Every cost beyond the purchase price, laid out line by line.
Getting pre-approved
What to have ready, and how a pre-approval actually strengthens an offer.
From offer to keys
A step-by-step timeline of what happens, and when, between an accepted offer and closing day.
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Why It Matters
Real answers, not just homework
This isn't generic advice pulled off the internet. It's written by Ottawa brokers, for Ottawa buyers, and it's meant to be read alongside a real conversation with a real person — not instead of one.
- Plain-language explanations, no jargon left unexplained
- Local context — Ottawa land transfer tax, programs and lenders
- Built to be read once and kept for reference through closing
Client Stories
Home buyers like you
“Thank you for all your help Bob, I've enjoyed working with you and will recommend you to everyone who needs a mortgage broker. Cheers, Amy”
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Amy Fox
“My experience with Bob Verdon was excellent. On top of being extremely knowledgeable in his field, he also provided me a very high level of customer service. Bob went above and beyond to make sure my first home-buying experience went…
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Andrew E
“Thank you so much. You're the best. Anywhere I can leave a Google, or other review? Angela”
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Angela
“Hi Bob, Thanks for your note. We really appreciate your advice and guidance. You've been a great help! Thanks again Brendon”
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Brendon Lamarche
“Thanks for all you did for us Bob! We appreciate it!! Chria and Tianna”
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Chris Clark
“Thank you so much Bob. You’ve been very helpful and a pleasure to work with. Warm regards Debbie”
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