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What other costs should Saskatoon buyers budget for?

Beyond the down payment, Saskatoon buyers should budget legal fees of $800 to $1,500, a home inspection at $400 to $600, and mortgage insurance through CMHC, Sagen or Canada Guaranty if putting down less than 20 percent, with Saskatchewan provincial sales tax applied to that insurance premium at closing.

Property tax adjustments are another line item, since the City of Saskatoon prorates taxes between buyer and seller based on the possession date, and a buyer closing partway through the year may owe the seller a credit at closing rather than paying nothing until the next tax bill.

Buyers also need to plan for a lawyer's title work through Information Services Corporation, moving costs, and a reserve for immediate repairs, since a home inspection at $400 to $600 often surfaces small items worth fixing before or right after possession.

Joel Dyck walks every Saskatoon buyer through the full cost picture before they write an offer, not just the purchase price. Get your hand-reviewed valuation from Joel Dyck.

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