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…
“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…
If you’re an Ottawa-area homeowner looking to sell your home quickly (and at the right price), you may want to have a help you with professional home staging. Many homeowners underestimate the selling power of replacing clutter or outdated furniture with clean, modern décor and design. Home staging helps paint a picture of your home…
Inspirational Homeowners Series: Fighting Cancer with … Renovations? Celebrating the Real Life Stories of Royal LePage Homeowners in Ottawa To the outside eye, Mark and June seem like your average retirees enjoying their glory years by downsizing and renovating their new home into their long-awaited dream home. They, like many Ottawa homeowners, have many…
Did you know that many Royal LePage agents donate a portion of their commission on buying or selling a home directly to the Shelter Foundation? One hundred per cent of funds raised through the Foundation are funneled into supporting local women’s shelters and providing essential support services such as job training, emergency transport, therapy, and…
People will tell you that the most important room in the home is the kitchen. Although this may be true to some extent, the bathroom is also an important space – often short sided when incorporated into the budget for a home. Why is it that the focus for investment usually remains with the kitchen…
For many home buyers, the first step of the process is to get pre-qualified for mortgage financing. With pre-approval from a lender, buyers can begin the search for their dream home while keeping within their expected budget. But there’s more to it than simply ensuring you’ve been pre-approved. The Toronto Star recently published an article…
Buying or selling a home is no simple business transaction. It takes a team of experts and professionals you can trust to achieve your goals and protect your interests. Bringing in the right experts at the right time will ensure your purchase or sale goes smoothly and you don’t pay a big personal and financial…
Real estate sections of public libraries abound with books on selling you home privately. In addition to pointers on sprucing up your home for maximum sale ability, they provide homeowners with tips on the “psychology of showing a house.” Yet, most homeowners choose to sell through a REALTOR®. Selecting a REALTOR® Finding the right real…
Buying or selling a home in today’s market requires a lot of work and a lot of knowledge about sales and real estate. It’s one of the largest purchases or biggest business transactions many of us will ever make. It doesn’t pay to depend on blind luck. Whether you are a buyer or a seller,…