--- title: Homebuyers School (3) description: Learn the latest strategies and tips so you are prepared for your next home purchase (3) --- [![Layer 24](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Homebuyers%20school%20/Layer%2024.png?width=141&name=Layer%2024.png "Layer 24")](https://www.brookfieldresidential.com/) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/459002/BrookField%20Assets/search.png) [![By](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Homebuyers%20school%20/By.png?width=430&name=By.png "By")](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/) - [WHY HOMEBUYER'S SCHOOL](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/why-homebuyersschool) - [HOME BUYER RESOURCES](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/home-buying-resources-landing-page) - HOME BUYING TOPICS - [Mortgages](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/mortgage-pre-approval) - [Choosing a home](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/choosing-a-home) - [Buying a condo](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/buying-a-condo-and-townhome) - [Home construction](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/home-construction) - [Down payment](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/down-payment) - [Purchase Price](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/purchase-price) - [Home upgrades](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/home-upgrades) - [Home maintenance](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/home-maintenance) - [Homeowner association (HOA)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/homeowner-association) - [Interior design](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/interior-design) - [Moving](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/moving) - [Selling your home](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/selling-your-home) - [PODCAST](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/podcast) ![Banner-Couple%202](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Homebuyers%20school%20/Banner%20photos/Banner-Couple%202.png?t=1533269012017&width=1440&name=Banner-Couple%202.png "Banner-Couple%202") # Be a better educated homebuyer Prepare to make the best decision when buying your next home [![Start learning today](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3390596/be737c8c-ac36-4547-b4ef-e6126cf70d4e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3390596/be737c8c-ac36-4547-b4ef-e6126cf70d4e) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/459002/hubfs/BrookField%20Assets/video-list-hero-bg.png?width=1440&name=video-list-hero-bg.png) # author bio ## Recent Articles [Homebuyer strategies](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/homebuyer-strategies) [home maintenance](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/home-maintenance) [How to change your furnace filter (why to do it and how often)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/how-to-change-your-furnace-filter-why-to-do-it-and-how-often) By [Karl Yeh](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/author/karl-yeh) "I'll give you three reasons why it's really important to be changing your furnace f... 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What are your landscaping responsibilities? In this episode, we discuss landscaping for a new construction home. We explore what home builders . [Watch Now](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/landscaping-for-a-new-home-what-new-homeowners-must-know) January 14, 2019 - [Karl Yeh](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/author/karl-yeh) ## [What are your options when fixing or replacing tile countertops?](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/what-are-your-options-when-fixing-or-replacing-tile-countertops) "Once you've taken off your countertop, you can put down anything you want. You can put down a laminate countertop. You can retile tile. You can add granite. Or a new product, a si. 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MDF or solid wood?](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/what-wood-is-best-for-kitchen-cabinets-mdf-or-solid-wood) In this episode, we discuss which material you should use for cabinet doors in your new home: MDF (medium-density fiberboard) or wood. We explore what is MDF and compare with wood . [Watch Now](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/what-wood-is-best-for-kitchen-cabinets-mdf-or-solid-wood) December 10, 2018 - [Karl Yeh](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/author/karl-yeh) ## [How much does it cost to install hardwood stairs? (and if they are right for your home!)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/how-much-does-it-cost-to-install-hardwood-stairs) Planning to install hardwood stairs in your home? How much do they cost? Are they durable? In this episode, we discuss hardwood stairs installation costs, durability and how slippe. [Watch Now](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/how-much-does-it-cost-to-install-hardwood-stairs) December 3, 2018 - [Karl Yeh](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/author/karl-yeh) ## [Ceramic vs. Porcelain vs. Cement tile: Which one is better for your home?](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/ceramic-vs.-porcelain-vs.-cement-tile-which-one-is-better-for-your-home) Deciding between ceramic, porcelain or cement tile for your home? In this episode, we discuss the differences between the three, cost of each and installation as well as their dura. [Watch Now](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/ceramic-vs.-porcelain-vs.-cement-tile-which-one-is-better-for-your-home) November 12, 2018 - [Karl Yeh](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/author/karl-yeh) ## [What's the difference between a zero lot line home and a traditional lot home?](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/whats-the-difference-between-a-zero-lot-line-home-and-a-traditional-lot-home) Wondering how a zero lot line home differs from a traditional lot home? Why would you buy one over the other? In this episode, we discuss the differences between the two types and . [Watch Now](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/whats-the-difference-between-a-zero-lot-line-home-and-a-traditional-lot-home) October 25, 2018 - [Karl Yeh](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/author/karl-yeh) ## [What does it mean for a house to settle and what's considered normal?](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/what-does-it-mean-for-a-house-to-settle-and-whats-considered-normal) So you've just bought a new house but started to see some physical issues crop up. Whether it's drywall cracking, windows sticking or doors harder to close. Wondering if there's so. [Watch Now](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/what-does-it-mean-for-a-house-to-settle-and-whats-considered-normal) September 6, 2018 - [Karl Yeh](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/author/karl-yeh) ## [Mortgage stress test explained: Can you actually afford your next home?](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/mortgage-stress-test-explained) "The mortgage stress test is technically what we look at with the Bank of Canada has come back to the banks to look at extreme what-if scenarios to see what happens if, at a certai. 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