Neighbourhood Snapshot: Exploring Almonte

Under 30 minutes to Ottawa, Almonte is an Area Home Buyers Should Consider Most of us have heard the Mark Twain quote  “Buy land, they’ve stopped making it”,  there’s no doubt that investing in real estate is a great way to build equity.   As prices in the urban centres creep up, more Ottawa buyers are […]

The Pros and Cons of Condo Living

The condominium market is expected to see continued steady growth in most Canadian real estate markets this year. Demand for condos tends to be driven by young professionals, interested in living and working in the downtown core of an urban center, and retiring baby boomers, looking to downsize to a lower-maintenance home, convenient to amenities. […]

Listed, Viewed, Sold! Steps in the home selling process 

Listed, Viewed, Sold! Steps in the home selling process   Selling your home is a big task, and an important one to pay critical attention to – as your house is typically your biggest asset. Ensuring that you’re ready to start this journey is key, and being as prepared as possible can ensure your house is sold […]

Neighbourhood Spotlight: Kanata

Kanata is one of Ottawa’s largest suburban areas, but with a growing population and a bustling economic and cultural life, it is far from a sleepy bedroom community. Comprised of more than a dozen neighbourhoods spread over some thirty square miles, Kanata is home to many of the region’s major hi-tech employers and a variety […]

Choosing a Realtor That’s Right for You

Choosing a Realtor That’s Right for You When it comes time for you to buy or sell your home, you’ll want to be sure that you have the guidance and support necessary for you to make a decision you’re most comfortable with. With that said, finding the right Realtor is just as (if not more) […]

Choosing Art for Your Home

Your house starts to become your home on moving day, when you begin to arrange furniture, unpack boxes, and make choices about how to make the space your own. Artwork and personal mementos can be among the most important items to make a new home feel cozy and familiar. But for some of us, figuring […]

Condo Sales Keep Market from Over Heating

Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 2,070 residential properties in June through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service System, compared with 2,163 in June 2017, a decrease of 4.3 percent. The five-year average for June sales is 1,914. June’s sales included 455 in the condominium property class, an increase of 11.5 percent from June […]

Airbnb: New regulations may change your investment

To Airbnb or not to Airbnb? New regulations in Ottawa  In the past few years, the trend of Airbnb has been sweeping the nation.  Airbnb gives property owners a platform to rent income properties and even their own homes as short term rentals.  With the homeowner in control of timing and rates, this can be […]

Ottawa Real Estate Market Snapshot: June 2018 

June 2018 in Ottawa Real Estate: Market Snapshot Ottawa Real Estate Market Snapshot: June 2018:  The Ottawa Condo market is leading the way in units sold, up over 16% in the first half of 2018 compared to the same time period last year, experts say Buyers looking for affordable homes may be turning to the […]