As a First Time Home Buyer there are a few things to think about such as:

1) Where would I like to live

2) How much do I want to or can you spend

3) How much square footage or type of property ( house, duplex, townhouse, condo)

4) Am I the hands on type looking for a project where I will be able to create sweat equity

5) Do I want to purchase brand new and have the opportunity to pick options and wait for my home to be built

6) Am I going to use the government incentive RSP's for my Down Payment

7) What type of mortgage suits my needs do i want an Open, Fixed, Interest Only, Cash Back,  or Line Of Credit mortgage

As you can see you need a game plan before jumping into anything. Once you have purchased a home you will find over time you will get a strong sense of security, stability and consistancy. You now will have control of such things as renovating to make things custom,changing decor, landscaping and no Landloards to answer to