The holidays are not necessarily the most popular time to sell a home in Ottawa, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. In fact, some Realtors® argue that the limited market inventory during the holidays can increase the visibility of the properties that remain on the market. Moreover, if one thing is certain – it…
Every year, we’re asked the same old question – what do you want for the holidays? While many folks retreat to a set of cozy pyjamas or the coolest new gadget on the market, others are willing to make much bigger and bolder requests of their loved ones. Is a new home in Ottawa all…
The Realtors® at Performance Realty are incredibly grateful to be recognized for and awarded the Ottawa Consumer Choice Award. It is an incredible honour to be awarded one of the most prestigious titles in Canada, but even more wonderful to be celebrated as one of Ottawa’s favourite businesses. The Consumer Choice Award was…
The team at Royal LePage Performance Realty in Ottawa spent the fall giving gifts and receiving thanks from women and children across the nation’s capital. Each month, an outstanding cheque was presented to one of Ottawa’s most in-need women’s shelters. These cheque presentations serve as a reminder that while domestic violence and abuse against…
How Local Realtors® are Helping Others with Peanut Butter! Keep your eyes peeled for our team of Realtors® from Performance Realty at the November 19th Santa Claus Parade in Cornwall. Rather than handing out candy canes, our Sales Representatives from Performance Realty will be collecting peanut butter for the Annual Peanut Butter Challenge. We…
Buying a Home in Ottawa That Passes the “Trick-or-Treat Test” Did you know that there is an actual saying in the world of city planners and urban designers for communities that are ideal for trick or treating? It is called the “Trick or Treat Test”. This is a common description of home designs…
Top 5 Expert Tips on Buying Your First Home Together in Ottawa Are you and yours seriously considering buying your first home together in Ottawa this year? While the open houses and home decor boards on Pinterest can be incredibly appealing for first time homebuyers, there are an overwhelming amount of decisions to be…
According to the latest news release from the Ottawa Real Estate Board, the high numbers of property sales that the Ottawa real estate market experienced all summer long is continuing into the fall. Month after month, all summer long, both residential and condominium unit sales broke historical records in Ottawa. This trend stands true throughout…
“Overall, I believe the housing market is sound, but as Minister of Finance, I want to make sure we are proactive in assessing and addressing the factors that could lead to excess risk,” – Finance Minister Bill Morneau This fall, the federal government is heavily involving itself in the Canadian housing market and…
Chopped BBQ Fundraiser: A Delicious Success! The Performance Realty team was honoured to stand alongside Scotiabank as the Title Sponsor at this past weekend’s “Celebrity Chopped Barbecue Fundraiser” charity event. Located at the beautiful Cornwall Golf and Country Club, the event united local community members, donors, and chefs in Cornwall’s own version of…