REAL ESTATE BLOG


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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Tips from a Glabar Park Realtor®
Affectionately referred to as “The Glabarhood,” Glabar Park is a small but friendly community in the west end of Ottawa, featuring spacious family homes built between the 1940’s and 1960’s. Welcome to the Glabarhood Located between Woodroffe Avenue to the west, Maitland Avenue to the east, Carling Avenue to the north, and the Queensway to […]

Summer Showings
Selling your house can be an exhausting process, and selling during the summer brings its own special challenges. One of the most noticeable is that you may be away on vacation when people want to attend a house showing. Fortunately, you can turn this challenge into an opportunity. If you plan to hold house showings […]

Reflections on Canada 150
Canada Day is usually a big event in Ottawa; it is the nation's capital after all, but this year was an even bigger celebration owing to 2017 being the 150th anniversary of Canada's founding. In order to celebrate this momentous event, Ottawa pulled out all the stops to throw a Canada Day celebration that people […]

Selling in the Summer
Selling your home in summer? It can be grueling to prepare a house for sale in the summer heat but many experts believe that summer is one of the best times to sell a house. Why?... People are out and about! Summer holidays mean that people have more time to devote to buying a home […]

“a Stellar year so far”…Ottawa Real Estate Snapshot June 2017
We are still seeing lower than normal inventory, more multiple offer situations and fewer days on the market which is good for sellers but with prices remaining “relatively steady”, it is also good news for Buyers.  Check out the highlights below and send us an email to info@teamrealty.ca for details and info on specific properties, we love […]

Summer Fun in Ottawa
After a long and rainy spring, summer is finally upon us in the nation’s capital. Now that the sun has actually come out, it’s time to get outside and enjoy the weather. Whether you live in Ottawa or are just visiting, there are a lot of fun and unique activities to enjoy all throughout the […]

Centrepointe Homes: Finding the Right One
Centrepointe was originally miles of farmland, but was sold in the 1980’s to Minto Corporation, one of Ottawa’s largest housing developers. Since then, it has become a family-friendly neighbourhood and lively community with plenty to offer homebuyers. Community Feel Located in the west end of Ottawa, Centrepointe is unofficially bordered by Baseline Road to the […]

Buying a Home that is “For Sale By Owner”
A home is likely the biggest purchase of your life so what happens if you find the perfect property but it is “For Sale By Owner” (FSBO)? To avoid surprises, headaches, and extra costs, it is always advisable to work with Buyer’s Agent; just because the seller has opted to go it alone does not […]

Primary Residence Tax Exemption
The federal government has recently made some changes to the Canadian tax system regarding the capital gains from selling residences. Some people are quite worried about what these changes, which you can find directly from the CRA, may come to mean when they sell their homes, but you shouldn’t panic. These changes will not greatly affect […]

Ottawa Real Estate Snapshot May 2017
Another record breaking month in the Ottawa Real Estate market with the highest number of properties sold in one month ever recorded! The Ottawa condo market is gaining significant strength, with 44 Condos sold last month, that's 44.6% more than May 2016.  We are still seeing lower than normal inventory, more multiple offer situations and […]

Why Listing Price is So Important
What is your home worth? This is a tricky question and there are many factors to consider including condition, upgrades, market trends and comparable properties in your neighbourhood.  The listing price of a home can make or break a sale so it is always advisable to work with a real estate professional who will do […]

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