Market update! Latest news in Ottawa Real Estate August 2017 Stats
Condo sales help set new record for August unit sales OTTAWA, September 6, 2017 – Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,538 residential properties in August through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 1,481 in August 2016, an increase of 3.8 per cent. The five-year average for August sales is 1,343. “Condo sales […]
Buying a Home : Accepting Change Outside Your Wishlist
Truth be told, there are a lot of decisions to be made when it comes to purchasing a home. Regardless of where we stand on the home-buying scale – first time homebuyers, second time homebuyers, or those just simply looking to downsize and/or relocate – there are questions to be asked, and answers to be […]
Buying a New Home
Buying a house is a big undertaking, and there are lots of things to consider. The cost of the house is a big factor to think about, but is far from the only thing you should look when it comes time to buy! Something that you may choose to consider when buying a house is […]
The Role of a Realtor – Seller
Selling your home is a big decision, and an emotionally charged one. It can also be a long process, and has many complicated steps to follow in order to ensure everything goes smoothly. Although it is possible to handle all this yourself, it adds stress onto an already stressful time, and can lead to mistakes […]
Selling A Home That Needs Work
Before putting a home on the market, most sellers undertake some repairs and renovation projects to make the property more attractive to buyers; a fresh coat of paint, a thorough cleaning, replacing a cracked window or a wobbly door knob. Sometimes, however, there is a big project, such as a new roof or an overdue […]
The Role of a Realtor – Buyers
Buying a home is one of the largest, and most expensive, decisions you will ever make. You want to make sure that you have covered all your bases in order to avoid any costly mistakes. One of the best ways to avoid any potential pitfalls on the road to home ownership is to talk […]
Condo sales drive the Ottawa resale market in July
Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,530 residential properties in July through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service System, compared with 1,490 in July 2016, an increase of 2.7 per cent. The five-year average for July is 1,446. Year to date, there have been 10,825 properties sold on MLS compared to 9,771, an 11.8 […]
Why You Should Check Out That Open House!
Holding an open house is an option taken by many people who are trying to sell their home. Unfortunately, these open houses are sometimes not well attended. This is a shame, because an open house is a great opportunity, even if you are not currently looking to buy a house. Whether you are actively looking […]
Ottawa Real Estate Market Snapshot July 2017
The latest reports from OREB on the Ottawa Real Estate market show that in many areas the market is showing no signs of a significant summer slowdown. The condo market continues to gain momentum as is the”lifestyle” market which includes homes over the $750,000 price range. Average prices are up in most neighbourhoods […]
Condos: Questions to Ask Before You Commit
Condo ownership is attractive in Canada’s current hot housing market because condos tend to be less-expensive than single detached homes; condo buildings often offer attractive amenities; and maintenance responsibilities are shared among residents. Owning a condo unit can be a less-intimidating first-step toward home ownership, a great way to downsize, or an appealing option for […]