CMHC HOME HUNTING COMPARISON WORKSHEET

When it comes to buying your home, nothing is more valuable than peace of mind.Thats why for over 60 years Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has shared a wealth of knowledge and housing expertise to help create an informed and reassured homeownership experience. Millions of Canadians continue to benefit from mortgage loan insurance to purchase a house with a minimum down payment of 5% and much more from CMHCa place they already call home. This Home Hunting Comparison Worksheet was created to help you ask the right questions and choose the right home for your needs. Its just one example of how CMHC provides everything you need to open new doors.
HOME #1
Attach real estate listing information sheet or ll in below. Address Real estate rep. Home type # of bedrooms Addtl. structures Year built Asking price Air conditioning $ Smoke detectors Occupancy date Tel. Sq.ft. Lot size

HOME #2
Attach real estate listing information sheet or ll in below. Address Real estate rep. Home type # of bedrooms Addtl. structures Year built Asking price Air conditioning $ Smoke detectors Occupancy date Tel. Sq.ft. Lot size

HOME #3
Attach real estate listing information sheet or ll in below. Address Real estate rep. Home type # of bedrooms Addtl. structures Year built Asking price Air conditioning $ Smoke detectors Occupancy date Tel. Sq.ft. Lot size

Heat recovery ventilator (HRV) Property taxes Garbage collection

Heat recovery ventilator (HRV) $ $ $ Property taxes Garbage collection

Heat recovery ventilator (HRV) $ $ $ Property taxes Garbage collection

Annual Costs

Annual Costs

Annual Costs
$ $ $

Other (School taxes, condo fees, etc.) Utilities Heating Oil Elec. Water Other

Other (School taxes, condo fees, etc.) Utilities Heating Oil Elec. Water Other

Other (School taxes, condo fees, etc.) Utilities Heating Oil Elec. Water Other

Municipal Well

60 amp 100amp 200 amp

Gas Electric Wood $ $ $ $ $ To spouse's work: Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No

60 amp 100amp 200 amp Municipal Well

Gas Electric Wood $ $ $ $ $ To spouse's work: Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No

Municipal Well

60 amp 100amp 200 amp

Gas Electric Wood $ $ $ $ $ To spouse's work: Yes Yes No No

TOTAL ANNUAL COSTS

TOTAL ANNUAL COSTS

TOTAL ANNUAL COSTS

Neighbourhood
Distance to work: Public transportation Adequate proximity to: Schools Shopping Playgrounds Medical Hospital Fire station Police Distance to work:

Neighbourhood
Distance to work: Public transportation Adequate proximity to: Schools Shopping Playgrounds Medical Hospital Fire station Police

Neighbourhood
Public transportation Adequate proximity to: Schools Shopping Playgrounds Medical Hospital Fire station Police

Yes Yes Yes Yes

No No No No

Yes Yes

No No

Place of worship Yes No Future development plans (inquire with municipality) Other

Place of worship Yes No Future development plans (inquire with municipality) Other

Place of worship Yes No Future development plans (inquire with municipality) Other

Chattels that remain with house

Chattels that remain with house

Make a comprehensive list (appliances, window drapes, barbecue, etc.)

Chattels that remain with house

Make a comprehensive list (appliances, window drapes, barbecue, etc.)

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Make a comprehensive list (appliances, window drapes, barbecue, etc.)

Everything you need to open new doors

HOME #1 Exterior
Finish Condition Roong Windows Condition Driveway Garage Landscaping Fair Fencing Brick Fair Fair Fair Siding Good Good Good Paved Wood Excellent Excellent Excellent 3 Stucco Finish Condition Roong Windows Condition Other 5 Driveway Garage Landscaping Fair Fencing Brick Fair Fair Fair

HOME #2 Exterior
Good Good Good Paved Yes Siding Excellent Excellent Excellent Gravel No 3 Wood Stucco Finish Condition Roong Windows Condition Other 5 Driveway Garage Landscaping Fair Fencing Brick Fair Fair Fair

HOME #3 Exterior
Good Good Good Paved Yes Siding Excellent Excellent Excellent Gravel No 3 Wood Stucco

Wood Vinyl clad Aluminum 2 4

Wood Vinyl clad Aluminum 2 4

Wood Vinyl clad Aluminum 2 4 5

Number of entrances

Number of entrances

Number of entrances

Yes

Gravel No

Good

Yes No Patio or deck Special features (e.g. pool. trees. drainage)

Wood

Excellent

Heated

Chain link Other

Good

Yes No Patio or deck Special features (e.g. pool. trees. drainage)

Wood

Excellent

Heated

Other

Chain link Other

Good

Yes No Patio or deck Special features (e.g. pool. trees. drainage)

Wood

Excellent

Heated

Chain link Other

Interior
Overall Walls Flooring Lighting Fair Fair Good Good Good Excellent Excellent Excellent Overall Walls Flooring Lighting

Interior
Overall Fair Fair Fair Good Good Good Good Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Walls Flooring Lighting

Interior
Fair Fair Fair Good Good Good Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Fair Windows Living Room Approx. size Special features(e.g. replace)

Fair

Good

Excellent

Fair Windows Living Room Approx. size Special features(e.g. replace)

Fair Windows Living Room Approx. size Special features(e.g. replace)

Good

Dining Room Approx. size Special features

Dining Room Approx. size Special features

Dining Room Approx. size Special features

Den Study Family room Approx. size Special features

Den Study Family room Approx. size Special features

Den Study Family room Approx. size Special features

Kitchen Approx. size Cupboards & storage Special features

Fair

Good

Excellent

Kitchen Approx. size Cupboards & storage Special features

Fair

Good

Excellent

Kitchen Approx. size Cupboards & storage Special features

Fair

Good

Excellent

Master bedroom Approx. size Special features (e.g. ensuite bathroom. walk-In closet)

Master bedroom Approx. size Special features (e.g. ensuite bathroom. walk-In closet)

Master bedroom Approx. size Special features (e.g. ensuite bathroom. walk-In closet)

Other bedrooms Approx. size Special features Bathrooms Approx. size Number of bathrooms 1 2 3 4 or more Special features Basement Approx. size Finished Yes No Special features

Other bedrooms Approx. size Special features Bathrooms Approx. size Number of bathrooms 1 2 3 4 or more Special features Basement Approx. size Finished Yes No Special features

Other bedrooms Approx. size Special features Bathrooms Approx. size Number of bathrooms 1 2 3 4 or more Special features Basement Approx. size Finished Yes No Special features

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