New Year, New Home
How do you know if you’re ready to move? Besides deciding that it’s something you want to do in the new year, and planning for the big transition, how can you be sure it’s the right call? Has your family grown too big for the house? Perhaps it’s not by choice but due to work. […]
Winter in Ottawa
Festivals and Events to Keep You Busy This Season Winter may seem like the perfect season to curl up on the couch and binge-watch your favourite Netflix series, but that would also mean missing out on a multitude of engaging and culturally diverse activities in the Ottawa and surrounding area. Read below for a highlight […]
Holiday Showings?
If your home is currently on the market, or you plan on listing in the next few weeks, here are some things to consider when it comes to showings. The Ottawa real estate market is still quite active this year so you want to ensure that you put your best foot forward for potential buyers. […]
Keep Jack Frost Out and the Heat In
How to minimize your heating costs this winter As frosty temperatures fill the air, and snow begins to cover the ground, there is a lot to think about when it comes to your heating bill. As the cost of heating your home rises in the colder months, it’s time to think about what you can […]
Cannabis Legalization: One Month Later.
It has been just over a month since cannabis was legalized in Canada. Now that the hype and excitement surrounding the ability to buy recreational marijuana legally has settled, many of us are still left with questions surrounding these new laws and what this means for home owners, buyers, and sellers alike. Here is what […]
Autumn Leaves are Falling; Home Prices are Not…
Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,393 residential properties in September through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service System, compared with 1,383 in September 2017, an increase of only 0.7 percent. The five-year average for September sales is 1,303. September’s sales included 1,046 in the residential property class, a decrease of 2.5 percent from […]
What You Need to Know Before Listing your Home in the Fall
Listing your home in the Fall; tips for selling your home in the Autumn months With this summer’s (extreme) heat behind us, and with nothing but clear skies and crisp fall months ahead! We often hear sellers say “We’ll wait until Spring to list”, but as HGTV’s expert Scott MacGillivray outlines in this recent blog, […]
Summer Ends, Active Real Estate Market Continues…
Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,586 residential properties in August through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service System, compared with 1,535 in August 2017, an increase of 3.3 percent. The five-year average for August sales in 1,417. August’s sales included 1,188 in the residential property class, relatively unchanged from a year ago, and […]
We appear to have a problem:The need to disclose known defects when selling your home
Every home has its’ own unique quirks and character, however, when it comes to purchasing said home, it is important that buyers are aware of any “quirks” that may actually be deficiencies. A deficiency in a home known to the seller is required to be disclosed to the buyer by law, ensuring that any future […]
Make Your Condo Balcony a Selling-Point
In the condo market, a well-maintained balcony with a stellar view can be a powerful tool to attract potential buyers. While the low-maintenance aspect of condo living is appealing, many condo dwellers still want a private outdoor space to enjoy. Even a small balcony off the living room or bedroom, decorated with care and style, […]