When house-hunting people make sure to only look at homes within their budget, lest they fall in love with a house they can’t afford. But the sale price is only one cost involved in purchasing a home, albeit the most important cost. When buying a house, there are a number of other one-time fees and…
Selling your home is a little bit more complicated than simply putting it on the market and hoping someone bites. To ensure that your home presents in the best way possible, you may need to make a few changes to the interior and exterior decor. Here are six expert tips to prepare your home for…
When it comes to buying your first property, you may be questioning whether to buy a house or a condo. With the condo market seeing tremendous growth in recent months, it is clear that more first-time homeowners than ever are opting to get their foot on the property ladder by purchasing a condo, either due…
Compared to previous months, Ottawa’s real estate market has seen a significant slowing down down this March. This drop in residential unit sales can be attributed to the continued lack of inventory that the Ottawa real estate market has been experiencing for some time. This depletion of supply is contributing to significant reductions in…
Your home is likely the biggest purchase you will ever make, so it worth investing in it to ensure that it will serve you well for years to come. Before you finalize the sale, you should have a home inspection included in the conditions of your offer. This will cover you in case there are…
After welcoming the first official day of spring this week, we can finally breathe a sigh of relief that the long difficult winter we have experienced in Ottawa this year is coming to a close. Now, we can look forward to picnics in the park, strolls along the canal, and BBQ’s on the patio!…
Although the current real estate market in Ottawa favours sellers right now, it is important to do your research and price your home correctly if you want it to sell quickly. A mistake made early in the home selling process could come back to haunt you later on, so it worth enlisting the help of…
The Ottawa real estate industry can look forward to a strong spring market, thanks to a strong and stable February. Last month, year-to-date unit sales were 8% higher in both the condo and residential categories, indicating a continued positive trend as we move further into 2019. “The Ottawa market is well ahead of inflation…
Whether you are searching for your first home, looking to downsize, or are interested in moving to a different neighbourhood, buying a new home is an exciting experience. Are you unsure as to whether or not you need to work with a RealtorⓇ? There are many benefits and skills that a RealtorⓇ can bring…
If you have been following the real estate market in Ottawa recently, you will know that it has been moving quickly, with available homes spending fewer and fewer days on market. Buyers may find themselves getting overwhelmed and frustrated as the continued low inventory creates an increasingly competitive market. As bidding wars become more and…