--- title: Homebuyers School description: Learn the latest strategies and tips so you are prepared for your next home purchase --- [![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... [WATCH NOW ![](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/hubfs/Homebuyers%20school%20/Layer%201.png)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/how-to-change-your-furnace-filter-why-to-do-it-and-how-often) [Homebuyer strategies](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/homebuyer-strategies) [choosing a home](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/choosing-a-home) [Top 5 things you must consider when buying a home for the first time](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/top-5-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-home-for-the-first-time) By [Karl Yeh](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/author/karl-yeh) Before buying a home, what do you need to consider and prepare for? In this episode,... [WATCH NOW ![](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/hubfs/Homebuyers%20school%20/Layer%201.png)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/top-5-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-home-for-the-first-time) ## Popular Articles [purchase price](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/purchase-price) [Homebuyer strategies](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/homebuyer-strategies) [choosing a home](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/choosing-a-home) [When buying a house, do you own the land it's built on?](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/when-buying-a-house-do-you-own-the-land-it-is-built-on) By [Karl Yeh](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/author/karl-yeh) "A lot of it depends on the actual style or type of home that you are buying. What w... [WATCH NOW ![](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/hubfs/Homebuyers%20school%20/Layer%201.png)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/when-buying-a-house-do-you-own-the-land-it-is-built-on) [Homebuyer strategies](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/homebuyer-strategies) [choosing a home](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/choosing-a-home) [Condo vs townhouse vs single family home: What are the differences? (with pros and cons of buying)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/condo-vs-townhouse-vs-single-family-home-what-are-the-differences) By [Karl Yeh](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/author/karl-yeh) What are the differences between a condo, townhome and a single-family home? What ar... [WATCH NOW ![](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/hubfs/Homebuyers%20school%20/Layer%201.png)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/condo-vs-townhouse-vs-single-family-home-what-are-the-differences) ![Untitled](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled.png?width=1435&name=Untitled.png "Untitled") # HomeBuyers School By > “Always pick your yard based on your Summer lifetstyle.” ~ KARL ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/459002/hubfs/BrookField%20Assets/post-right-bg.png?width=454&name=post-right-bg.png) ## You’ll Love # Learn more # about Homebuying   [![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) ### Article Topics - [Homebuyer strategies (41)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/homebuyer-strategies) - [choosing a home (12)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/choosing-a-home) - [mortgage (10)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/mortgage) - [mortgage pre-approval (10)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/mortgage-pre-approval) - [interior design (7)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/interior-design) - [purchase price (7)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/purchase-price) - [mortgage rates (6)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/mortgage-rates) - [buying a condo and townhome (5)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/buying-a-condo-and-townhome) - [Homeowner Association (2)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/homeowner-association) - [buying a condo (2)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/buying-a-condo) - [home construction (2)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/home-construction) - [home maintenance (2)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/home-maintenance) - [down payment (1)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/down-payment) - [selling your home (1)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/selling-your-home) see all ### Latest Articles [![View customer stories](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3390596/5c60eef4-98e6-4cf2-9619-e134843821ab.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3390596/5c60eef4-98e6-4cf2-9619-e134843821ab) ## Comments January 22, 2021 - [Karl Yeh](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/author/karl-yeh) ## [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) "I'll give you three reasons why it's really important to be changing your furnace filter. The first one would be, it will prolong the life of your furnace. The second is it's goin. [Watch Now](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/how-to-change-your-furnace-filter-why-to-do-it-and-how-often) January 9, 2020 - [Karl Yeh](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/author/karl-yeh) ## [Top 5 things you must consider when buying a home for the first time](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/top-5-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-home-for-the-first-time) Before buying a home, what do you need to consider and prepare for? In this episode, we discuss what are the top five things you absolutely MUST consider before buying a home for t. [Watch Now](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/top-5-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-home-for-the-first-time) November 21, 2019 - [Karl Yeh](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/author/karl-yeh) ## [How to tell the difference between ceramic and porcelain tile (and which is better!)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-ceramic-and-porcelain-tile) Debating whether to put porcelain or ceramic tile in your home? What are the best uses for each? In this episode, we discuss the difference between porcelain and ceramic and where . [Watch Now](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-ceramic-and-porcelain-tile) September 5, 2019 - [Karl Yeh](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/author/karl-yeh) ## [Mortgage pre-approval vs approval: What's the difference? (and why they're both important)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/mortgage-pre-approval-vs-approval-whats-the-difference) What's the difference between a mortgage pre-approval and mortgage approval? What are criteria to get each? Who do you need to get approval from? In this episode, we discuss the di. [Watch Now](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/mortgage-pre-approval-vs-approval-whats-the-difference) August 29, 2019 - [Karl Yeh](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/author/karl-yeh) ## [How to buy a townhouse for the first time: A step-by-step guide](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/how-to-buy-a-townhouse-for-the-first-time) Thinking about buying a townhouse? Where do you start? What questions should you ask? In this episode, we look at the steps involved in buying a townhome and how to prepare. If you. [Watch Now](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/how-to-buy-a-townhouse-for-the-first-time) August 12, 2019 - [Karl Yeh](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/author/karl-yeh) ## [How does a mortgage work in Canada? (what you MUST know to buy a home)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/how-does-a-mortgage-work-in-canada) In this episode of Homebuyer's School, we discuss how a mortgage actually works and all the elements involved when borrowing to buy a home. We explore a lien, what happens if you c. [Watch Now](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/how-does-a-mortgage-work-in-canada) August 9, 2019 - [Karl Yeh](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/author/karl-yeh) ## [Are condos a good investment and worth buying? (what you NEED to know before buying)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/are-condos-a-good-investment-and-worth-buying) Deciding if you should buy a condo and if it's worth investing in? In this episode, we discuss if condos are a good investment. We explore how your research is different when buyin. [Watch Now](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/are-condos-a-good-investment-and-worth-buying) August 1, 2019 - [Karl Yeh](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/author/karl-yeh) ## [How does the mortgage approval process work in Canada? (and how to get approved fast!)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/how-does-the-mortgage-approval-process-work-in-canada) Thinking about or ready to get a mortgage approval? What are the steps involved? What do you need to prepare? In this episode, we discuss how the mortgage approval works and the st. [Watch Now](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/how-does-the-mortgage-approval-process-work-in-canada) June 17, 2019 - [Karl Yeh](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/author/karl-yeh) ## [Condo vs townhouse vs single family home: What are the differences? (with pros and cons of buying)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/condo-vs-townhouse-vs-single-family-home-what-are-the-differences) What are the differences between a condo, townhome and a single-family home? What are the pros and cons of living in each home type? In this episode, we look at the differences bet. 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