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…
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…