Here in Ottawa, there is a lot of time in the year that we are unable to use our backyard. That means when summer rolls around, we want to be outdoors as much as possible! However, if your outdoor space is looking a little drab and tired you may not enjoy spending time there. Luckily,…
June Ottawa Real Estate Market Summary As the city of Ottawa celebrated a major milestone by reaching a million residents last month, the real estate market in the Nation’s Capital continues to offer affordable high-quality living to people settling here. While year-to-date residential resales are on par with 2018, the current success of the…
We all know the age-old saying: “don’t judge a book by its cover”. However, the same cannot be said for houses. Potential buyers will start making decisions about your home before they have even crossed the threshold. If you are looking to sell your home, you want to put your best foot forward as soon…
Pricing your home can be one of the trickiest elements of the selling process in general. Naturally, most sellers are inclined to want to price it high in order to gain as much return on their investment as possible. But beware! If you get the price wrong, you risk putting off potential buyers and delaying…
This past weekend we enjoyed our 13th Annual Company Picnic at Proulx Farm in Cumberland! We are always happy to return to Proulx Farm as it is the perfect space for our family-oriented event, with lots of room for the children to run around and lots of structures for them to play on! Though…
Condominium sales continue to boost the Ottawa resale market, providing an excellent opportunity for both first-time homebuyers looking to get on the property ladder and homeowners looking to downsize. Condo sales have seen a 14 percent increase over the last year. “Despite the continuous free fall of inventory levels, we still have a higher…
After a long cold winter, Ottawa is finally welcoming summer with open arms! As we shake off the last of winter’s chill and look forward to longer, sunnier days, we can get excited about all the fantastic things happening in the Nation’s Capital this summer. From family-friendly events to music festivals and street parties, we’ve…
Whether you live in a poky little condo, or you just want to make the best use of a tiny room in your home, it can be difficult knowing how to properly decorate a small space. Luckily, there are some clever design hacks that you can use to your advantage. Read on for some advice…
Whether you are relocating, moving from a house to a condo, or have just found that your current home is now too large for your needs, downsizing can be a long and arduous process. Don’t get physically or emotionally overwhelmed when downsizing to a smaller home — read on for some expert tips that will…
The current spring real estate market in Ottawa has been described as a ‘Catch-22’ situation by Dwight Delahunt, President of the Ottawa Real Estate Board. The continued low supply of homes for sale, when paired with the recently introduced mortgage stress test and rising home prices, means that new buyers may be limited in their…