Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said 397 housing units began construction last month, compared to 336 during the same period last year. Downtown Ottawa captured the largest share of construction activity this March, according to CMHC. The city’s core has secured just over half of all construction so far this year, with Kanata in a…
April 9, 2013 Congratulations to all of you once again! Last night, in Toronto (and as reported in Wednesday morning’s Globe and Mail), the results of the Best Workplaces in Canada survey were announced, and we are immensely proud to announce that Performance Realty not only ranked 11th in Canada, but also ranked number 1 for Best Workplaces for Women, out seeding…
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has long been the most accurate predictor of the Ottawa real estate market and here is their forecast for 2013. CMHC forecasts 14,000 sales on the Ottawa Real Estate Board in 2013 compared to 14,308 in 2012. They expect an average selling price of $356,000 compared to $351,792 in 2012.…
Ottawa, March 5, 2013 – Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 914 residential properties in February through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® system, compared with 1,008 in February 2012, a decrease of 9.3 per cent. “It is clear that the Ottawa resale market has slowed down in comparison to this time last year,” says…
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,…
More than Just a Sign on the Lawn If you’re thinking of selling your home in the near future, you may think that all that’s required is a “for sale” sign strategically placed on your front lawn — but any real estate professional will tell you there’s much more to it than that. While a…
When you dream of your dream home, what do you see? Each of us has a vision of what it will be, but getting as close to that vision as possible is a practical, step-by-step process that begins with finding a REALTOR®. A REALTOR® is your best ally throughout the home buying process. He or…
