Did you know that two out of three Canadian families own a house? That is one of the highest rates of home ownership in the world! And for good reason. Real estate is a great investment. With increasing housing prices, it's very important for first-time buyers to get a foot on the first rung of the property ladder. It can be easy to think renting is a better option but there are some big advantages in being a homeowner. What are they? 1. Home ownership is the single largest source of savings for Canadian households. 2. Your payments build equity (as opposed…