Buying
I help first-time buyers understand the market and find a home that fits.
12892441527 · kai@indigostride.com
How it works
We talk through what you need in a home and what you can comfortably spend, so the search starts with a realistic picture.
I help you understand current market conditions as we view homes together, so you know what you're looking at.
Once you've seen a few homes, we compare them against each other on the things that matter most to you.
When you find the right home, I help you put together an offer and work through it to a decision.
Preparation
A little preparation makes the search faster and less stressful, especially if you're new to Toronto.
A mortgage professional can answer specific questions about what you can borrow and what it will cost.
Comparing homes
When you're looking at more than one home, it helps to compare them on the same few points. How does each one fit your daily life, the commute, the routine, the space you actually use? What will the first couple of years of upkeep look like, especially for anything older or less maintained? And what can't be changed, like the lot, the layout, or the location, versus what can be fixed or updated later.
I'll walk through these points with you for each home you're considering, so the comparison is about what matters rather than just a first impression.
Where I work
Buying in Toronto means comparing neighbourhoods as much as homes.
As you look across different parts of the city, ask about commute times at the hours you'd actually travel, how established the street is versus a newer build, and what kind of upkeep the building or home requires. I can help you work through those questions for any neighbourhood you're considering.
Questions
Start with a conversation with a mortgage professional about what you can comfortably borrow, then we can talk about what that looks like across different parts of Toronto.
We break the comparison into the same few points for each one: daily life, condition, and what can't be changed. That makes it easier to see past first impressions.
An inspector can tell you about the condition of a specific home in detail. It's worth arranging one before you commit to a purchase, and I can help you think through timing.
There are usually conditions to satisfy, like financing or an inspection, before the sale becomes final. I'll walk you through what applies to your specific offer.
Work with me
A first conversation covers what you're looking for, your budget, and your timing.
