Who Are The Homebuyers in Canada: Millennials or their Parents? If you are a millennial (you are born between 1981 and 1998), there is no doubt that your social media feeds are exploding with photos of your newlywed (or newly pregnant) friends purchasing their first home. With grins on their faces and keys in…
The First Time Homebuyer’s Dilemma: House vs. Condo The decision to purchase your first home is a big one. In fact, for most people, it is the biggest financial decision they will ever make. While investing your first time homebuyer savings into a house has often been the default option, investing in a condominium…
On #InternationalWomensDay, the team at Royal LePage Performance Realty were delighted to rank #5 (out of 50) for Best Workplaces in Canada for Women! “The Best Workplaces for Women are setting a high bar for workplace equality. Though there is still room for improvement, 93% of female employees working at these organizations agree…
It seems as though the entire world is talking about American politics these days. Whatever your opinion is, there is an inevitability that the rapid shift in American policies are currently having (and will continue to have) a remarkable impact on the Canadian economy, and ultimately, the Canadian real estate market. Here are the top…
December Ottawa Real Estate Market Summary The final real estate numbers are in, and the Ottawa Real Estate Board has confirmed that 2016 was an incredible record breaking year for resales in Ottawa. This trend was deeply impacted by a consistent increase in condo sales compared to previous years, and five months in 2016…
2016 Real Estate In Review 2016 was transformational when it comes to the real estate market both here in the nation’s capital and throughout Canada as a whole. The Canadian real estate story of 2016 is one of shifting policy and unprecedented investment trends. While the overall Canadian economy experienced a gentle decline in…
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…