Millennials-Turned-Homeowners
Home ownership is something that comes with great pride. And with it being one of, if not, the biggest, most sought-after purchase (and decision) that you will ever make in your years as an adult, it’s recommended that you thoroughly prepare yourself for the emotional and financial attributes that go along with doing so. This […]
Here’s an Idea of What Goes into Pricing Your Home
So you’ve decided to sell your home and embark in this journey called real estate. And whether this is your first, second, or “I’ve lost count” run of it, there will always be something that will set this particular experience apart from the rest. So what goes into it all? Where does one even begin? […]
Understanding Flood Insurance
According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, water damage has now surpassed fire as the leading cause of home insurance payouts. As climate change advances, Canadian insurance adjusters believe that flooding will become increasingly common. Large cities, including Toronto and Calgary, have experienced historic flooding in the past few years, and so has the Capital […]
Just Another Day in the Life…
Many of you may wonder from time to time what your realtor’s typical day might look like. Truth be told, however, as a realtor, there really is no such thing as a typical day. In reality, days vary, schedules change, appointments pop up, emails come in – and in between it all, they eat and […]
Steady September contributes to strong third quarter for 2017
Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,387 residential properties in September through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service System, compared with 1,365 in September 2016, an increase of 1.6 percent. The five-year average for September sales is 1,250. There does not appear to be any slowdown in the condo market. Sales have been increasing […]
Ottawa Real Estate Highlights September 2017
“Steady September contributes to strong third quarter for 2017” It’s hard to believe that the fall real estate market has arrived, but here we are in October! If you’ve been following Ottawa real estate this year you’ll know that it’s been a record breaker, particularly with the number of sales year over year. According to […]
Backup Offers: What They Are and How They Work
The home buying process can be thrilling and exhausting at the same time. Investing in real estate is something worth waiting, saving and hunting for – not to mention something worth spending time perfecting – but what happens if you find the home of your dreams only to find out that it’s already been snatched […]
Fall Fireplace Maintenance
A fireplace is an amenity often sought-after by homeowners, and some research even indicates that a fireplace can have a positive effect on a home’s selling price. It can add a feeling of warmth and luxury to a home, especially in our climate. But if a fireplace isn’t properly maintained, it can quickly become a […]