My Canada (ESL Literacy)

17 My Canada: ESL Literacy Finding a home Some Canadians rent their homes. Other Canadians own their homes. Renting You can rent an apartment or a house. Check the newspaper, the Internet or the neighbourhood to find a home to rent. Owning You can own a house or a condominium. Condominiums are apartments that can be owned. Contact a real estate agent to find out about buying or selling a home. i For more information: Go to the Housing for Newcomers website. There are videos and factsheets about renting a home. They are in eight languages. 8 www.cmhc.ca/ourhome Neighbourhood Internet Newspaper Apartment for Rent $800/ month For Rent