First Time Home Buyers in Edmonton | Get Keys Faster
Free consult, pre approval guidance, and personalized listing alerts under your budget. Stack FHSA, RRSP HBP, and HBTC incentives the smart way.
- Rate hold and document checklist for pre approval
- Real time listing alerts condo, townhome, duplex
- Offer strategy and closing timeline support
Maximize First Time Programs
- FHSA: 8k per year up to 40k; tax deductible in, tax free out.
- RRSP HBP: Up to 35k per buyer; repay over 15 years.
- HBTC: 10k credit up to about 1,500 dollars value.
- Alberta: No land transfer tax lower closing costs.
Confirm eligibility with your lender and lawyer.
Trust facts
*Typical lender policy; confirm during pre approval.
Pre Approval, Simplified
We will help you assemble income docs, verify down payment sources, and hold a competitive rate while you shop.
- Employment letter and recent pay stubs
- 90 day bank statements or RRSP slips
- ID verification and soft pull readiness
Personalized Listings
Daily alerts tuned to your budget and must haves, often before they reach generic portals.
First Time Incentives
Leverage FHSA, RRSP HBP up to 35k each, and HBTC while staying inside GDS and TDS comfort zones.
- FHSA and HBP stacking strategy
- Closing cost planning and buffers
- Inspection and condition timelines
Your 3 Step Path to Keys
- 15 Minute Call: Budget, timeline, and neighbourhood short list.
- Pre Approval: Rate hold and document check, typically 90 to 120 days.
- Tours and Offer: Alerts, showings, comps, and a winning offer package.
Shop Smart by Budget
Jump into curated searches designed for first time buyers in and around Edmonton.
Starter condos and townhouses Under 500k
Starter detached and duplex Under 1M
Move up options and suites
Prefer custom alerts? Tell us your budget, property type, and must haves below.
New? Read the 7 Step Guide
Prefer to study the process first? Our step by step explainer shows you how to confirm eligibility, budget safely, stack incentives, choose a mortgage, and write a winning offer.
Read the Full GuideWhy first timers pick us
- Transparent budgeting within GDS and TDS comfort zones
- Real time listing alerts and pre market opportunities
- Offer strategies tailored to buyer, balanced, or seller markets
First Time Buyer FAQs
What counts as a first time buyer?
If neither you nor your spouse or partner owned a principal residence in the current year or previous four years, you will typically qualify. Ask your lawyer or broker to confirm your title history.
How much do I need for a down payment?
Minimum five percent on the first 500k, and ten percent on the portion above 500k. Less than twenty percent requires mortgage insurance.
Can I combine FHSA and RRSP HBP?
Yes, many buyers stack both to increase buying power. Timing and documentation matter, ask us for a walkthrough.
How long until I get keys?
Typical timelines range from 30 to 60 days after offer acceptance, depending on conditions and lender processing.