Not exact matches
There are
exceptions, but you may re-qualify as a
first -
time home
buyer as long as neither you nor your current spouse have owned a home that you occupied as your principal place
of residence during the four - year period before the RRSP withdrawal.
If you live in New York State and are a
first -
time home
buyer (some
exceptions may apply), SONYMA (State
of New York Mortgage Agency) loans may be a great choice for you.
With the
exception of a few down payment assistance programs and city - specific programs, there are no effective
first time buyer programs other than good old fashioned FHA.
While 2013's housing theme was limited inventory and higher prices, historically, the fourth quarter
of the year usually slows down the housing market and this year is no
exception, says Greg Cook (
First Time Buyers Network).
Of course, there have been
exceptions in certain markets and
time periods, he notes, cautioning
first -
time home
buyers: «Just don't be overly optimistic that it is going to keep going up in value.»