Here’s how first-time #homebuyers in U.S. stack up to their Canadian neighbors

First-time #homebuyers in Canada and the U.S. both seem to be putting off buying a home amid rising home prices. However, the similarity between the two countries ends once these first-time buyers decide to make their purchase. While #homebuyers in the U.S. are increasingly looking to lower down-payment options, down payment amounts in Canada reached an all-time high. http://www.housingwire.com/articles/39318-heres-how-first-time-homebuyers-in-us-stack-up-to-their-canadian-neighbors ❤️ #share #mortgage