First Home Ontario was founded with a singular mission: to eliminate the "information asymmetry" that costs new home buyers tens of thousands of dollars in missed rebates and hidden fees.
Our systems track the House of Commons daily. When 2026 legislation or provincial housing policies change, our calculators update in real-time. No old data. No guesswork.
A calculator that works in Toronto doesn't work in Waterloo. We factor in municipal LTT rebates, local development charge caps, and regional market trends.
We aren't just an algorithm. Our analysis is led by policy experts and real estate researchers who have spent decades inside the Ontario market.
Our data is sourced directly from Parl.ca, Tarion, and Municipal bylaws.
Our HST rebate calculations follow the excise tax act and 2026 legislation protocols precisely.
We maintain a list of 'Atomic Facts' to ensure 100% accuracy in our educational content.
The experts behind the data, analysis, and legislative tracking.
Nicole is the Research Lead at First Home Ontario. As a local real estate investor and data analyst with education in home appraisals, she has followed the Ontario real estate markets for 13 years. She oversees our research, data, and tool development to ensure every first-time buyer has access to institutional-grade transparency.
William is a licensed REALTOR® with Corcoran Horizon Realty, specializing in new development, pre-construction, and new home buyer advocacy. With deep expertise in market analysis and legislative explainers like the 2026 Housing Updates, he ensures our content meets the highest standards of professional accuracy while helping buyers navigate the complexities of the Ontario market with confidence.
The First Home Ontario Editorial Team is a group of local real estate researchers, data analysts, and policy experts. We aggregate municipal development data, tax law changes (like the 2026 legislation), and market trends to provide the most accurate new build buyer resources in the province.
Whether you're in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, or anywhere across Ontario, our mission is to ensure you never miss a dollar of government support.