REAL ESTATE BLOG

4 Important Things to Know About the Difference Between a Realtor and Real Estate Agent

So, you want to buy (or sell) a house in Ottawa or beyond. What's the first thing you do? If you're like most people, you go find a real estate professional to help. While the whole process sounds pretty simple (hire a representative you like and trust!) there's actually one extra decision you'll need to […]

Ottawa Real Estate Market Snapshot May 2016

[mp_row] [mp_span col="12"] [mp_row_inner] [mp_span_inner col="12" classes=" motopress-space"] [mp_space] [/mp_span_inner] [/mp_row_inner] [mp_row_inner] [mp_span_inner col="12"] [mp_text] What neighbourhood are you interested in? This is a snapshot of the Ottawa Real Estate market based on statistics provided by the Ottawa Real Estate Board. If you are interested in finding out about neighbourhood trends please contact us . We’d […]

Regulating Home Inspectors in Ontario

[mp_row] [mp_span col="12"] The Ontario government has announced plans to begin regulating home inspectors, requiring potential inspectors to pass a written exam and field test in order to qualify for a license. In doing this Ontario will be following in the footsteps of British Columbia and Alberta, the only provinces in Canada that have home […]

Home for Sale: A Guide for Your Next Housing Journey

[mp_row] [mp_span col="12"] [mp_row_inner] [mp_span_inner col="12"] Once a For Sale sign goes up, it's official! You're ready to begin your new journey! Or are you? It's normal to experience some raw emotions as you embark on selling your beloved home. Follow these simple steps to help you take memories from one home to another. Create […]

Second-best April on record for Ottawa Real Estate!

[mp_row] [mp_span col="12"] [mp_row_inner] [mp_span_inner col="12"] [mp_social_buttons align="motopress-text-align-right" mp_style_classes="motopress-buttons-32x32 motopress-buttons-square"] [/mp_social_buttons] [/mp_span_inner] [/mp_row_inner] [mp_row_inner] [mp_span_inner col="12"] April was a busy month in Ottawa Real Estate...see the most recent market highlights below -information provided by the Ottawa Real Estate Board Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,714 residential properties in April through the Board’s […]

Ottawa Real Estate Market Snapshot March 2016

[mp_row] [mp_span col="12"] [mp_row_inner] [mp_span_inner col="12"] [mp_heading] [/mp_heading] [/mp_span_inner] [/mp_row_inner] [mp_row_inner] [mp_span_inner col="3"] [mp_image id="3477" size="full" link_type="custom_url" link="/contact" target="false" caption="false" align="center"] [/mp_span_inner] [mp_span_inner col="9"] Ottawa Real Estate: March market springs into action! The following information provided by the Ottawa Real Estate Board. Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,166 residential properties in March […]

Sustainable Building Materials

As the world’s population increases and resources dwindle, sustainability, development that meets current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs, has become a priority for homeowners, developers and governments. This shift in focus has driven improvements in building design and construction, including sustainable building materials. Green building materials impact energy and […]

What Home Owners Can Do With a Tax Refund

If you are a homeowner, a tax refund presents opportunities to invest for a profit that aren’t available to renters. Whether you plan to sell, stay or are undecided, there are ways to optimize the financial impact of your refund. The first step is to treat your refund check the same as you treat […]

Time To Get Out The Spring Maintenance Checklist

In Ottawa, there are two sights that remind homeowners it's time for spring maintenance: bikes on the road and geese in the sky. With the recent double-digit temperatures, it seems spring has won its annual wrestling match with winter. And, as spring fever sets in, you may want to store your parka and get […]

How Important Is Home Staging?

Because the Internet has changed the way we buy and sell homes, most real estate professionals believe home staging is critical to selling success. Almost all home buyers begin their search online meaning sellers need to make a good first impression so potential buyers want to see their home in person. Hence, staging has taken […]

Financing Your Home Purchase – Mortgage Broker or Bank?

When it comes time to purchase a new home, where should you go for financing? You may have a relationship with a bank from past transactions (RRSPs, savings accounts, car loan), so it's the first option that comes to mind. But, mortgage brokers are licensed specialists who have access to many lenders and mortgage […]

What Mortgage Strategy Is Best For Millennials, Gen Xers and Baby Boomers?

When it comes time to purchase a new home, your mortgage strategy will likely depend on the stage of life you are in. Early-career home buyers (Millennials) have just entered the workforce so they usually have little cash and may be in debt. Gen X home buyers are busy trying to advance their careers, raise families […]

Real Estate Snapshot February 2016

[mp_row] [mp_span col="12" classes=" motopress-space"] [mp_space] [/mp_span] [/mp_row] [mp_row] [mp_span col="12"] [mp_text] What a difference a day makes! An extra day in February saw 46 sales on that day (February 29th) as per the Ottawa Real Estate Board’s news release March 3rd. See the full Ottawa Real Estate market snapshot for February and the […]

Why Appreciate Your Real Estate Agent

When you decide to buy your first home, the initial excitement is often quickly followed by fear of the unknown. After viewing many attractive properties online, you have no idea where to start. Eventually, though, with the invaluable assistance of a real estate agent, you can purchased your dream home at a great price. […]

Buying Old Versus New Properties – Pros and Cons

When buying any commodity, new is often better than used. In the housing market, though, your best opportunity can come from an old home or, as in Ottawa, where the inventory of new homes is overstocked, you may be able to purchase a new home for the same price buyers paid years ago. Here are […]

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