--- title: Homebuyers School | choosing a home description: choosing a home | 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) ![choosing a home](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/hubfs/Homebuyers%20school%20/Banner%20photos/Choosing%20a%20home%20banner-1.png) # choosing a home ![](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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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) 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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(what homeowners ought to know)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/what-do-hoa-fees-include) The fees that you would pay would cover things such as taking care of the facility if there is one within the community, the staff that take care of the facility, upkeep, maintenan. [Watch Now](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/what-do-hoa-fees-include) February 11, 2019 - [Karl Yeh](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/author/karl-yeh) ## [What is a homeowners association? (including purpose, rules and responsibilities)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/what-is-a-homeowners-association-including-purpose-rules-and-responsibilities) "It's about providing opportunities for people to live and explore their neighborhood and create connections. We still want to make sure that people have pride of ownership in thei. 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