Your home journey,
guided.

HomeStart guides you through every step of owning a home — from closing day tasks to seasonal maintenance, financial rebates, and everything in between.

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✅ 120+ Ontario tasks
🍁 Ottawa · Toronto · Hamilton
120+
Ontario-specific tasks
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Move-in phases
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Seasonal maintenance lists
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🍁 Built specifically for Ontario

Tasks, links, rebates, and timelines matched to Ontario's rules — not generic Canadian advice.

✓ Tarion warranty tasks
✓ Ontario rebates
✓ City-specific utilities
✓ CMHC Eco Plus guidance
✓ Ontario LTT rebates
What's inside

Everything you need,
nothing you don't

HomeStart covers every stage of home ownership — not just the move-in chaos, but the years that follow.

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Move-in journey
Step-by-step tasks for closing day, Day 1, Week 1, and Month 1 — with the "why" behind each one so nothing gets missed.
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Seasonal maintenance
Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter checklists tailored to Ontario's climate — furnace servicing, gutter cleaning, winterizing, and more.
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Rebates & savings
Never miss money you're owed — GST/HST rebates, CMHC Eco Plus, land transfer tax, Ontario energy programs, and more.
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Ontario home guides
In-depth guides written for Ontario buyers — closing costs, walkthrough checklists, first-year tips, and financial rebates explained clearly.
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Home log
Record repairs, renovations, paint colours, and warranties in one place. Build a documented history that adds value when you sell.
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Sync across devices
Sign in with Google or email to sync your home's data across all your devices — phone, tablet, and desktop.
Getting started

Up and running
in 2 minutes

Sign in and tell us about your home — your personalized task list is ready instantly.

Open the app
Visit gethomestart.com on your phone or desktop and sign in with Google or your email.
Tell us about your home
Choose your city, home type (new build, resale, condo), and your move-in date. Takes about 60 seconds.
Your tasks appear
HomeStart generates your personalized task list — what to do today, this week, and this month — specific to your home and Ontario.
Keep coming back
Seasonal reminders, annual maintenance checklists, and your home log keep the app useful long after move-in day.

Your home journey
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Free to use. Built for Canadian home buyers and owners — with Ontario-specific tasks, rebates, and guides.

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