If you are interested in purchasing a residential property in 2021, expect that it may be slightly harder to achieve the Canadian Dream. Housing supply continues to tighten in the face of strong demand. With low interest rates, evolving consumer trends, normalizing immigration, and a recovering Canadian economy, many expect home prices to continue rising in the […]
613 Flea – November 6th & 20th 2021 Location: Aberdeen Pavillon, Lansdowne Park Ottawa The not-for-profit 613flea is a humongous once a month marketplace held in the historic Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa. The free to attend event features an exciting (and ever-changing!) lineup of over 140 vendors who offer eclectic goods, hand […]
October’s Resales Track a Traditional Cycle Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,677 residential properties in October through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 2,132 in October 2020, a decrease of 21 per cent. October’s sales included 1,263 in the residential-property class, down 24 per cent from a year ago, and […]
Whether you’re purchasing a new home or want to complete a refinance of your current mortgage, it’s important to understand the role of the home appraisal and how it can impact the outcome of your mortgage application. After you submit an application, your lender may require an appraisal, which is simply an unbiased determination by an accredited […]
Bank of Canada’s Overnight Interest Rate The Bank of Canada announced that it will continue to hold its key interest rate target at 0.25%, sitting unchanged since March 2020 when a trio of rate cuts were implemented to boost the economy following the hard-hitting impacts of COVID-19. In today’s announcement, the Bank also advised that it is ending […]
Home appraisals are a vital part of most real estate transactions — and it doesn’t matter if you’re planning on selling your home or purchasing one first. Either way, you’re going to encounter a home appraisal contingency at some point. And, given the importance of the home appraisal process, you should know what to expect ahead […]
Centrally located in the heart of Ottawa’s trendy Byward Market, welcome to 180 York Street. Fantastic Pied-a-terre, this immaculate 1-bedroom loft style ‘East Market’ condo with neutral decor features 9 ft concrete ceilings, and floor to ceiling windows showering this space with natural light. Equipped with 6 appliances, including in-suite laundry, the open concept and […]
When listing your home, you may want to pre-emptively hire a home inspector to let you know what you should upgrade and fix before you officially list the property. However, if your home inspection has a long list of fixes, it’s difficult to know where to start and what to leave out. Here are a […]
NOT HOLDING OFFERS! From the moment you step foot through the door, this spectacular open concept, 3bed/3bath end unit townhome will leave you saying WOW! Located in one of Ottawa’s newest communities. Bradley Estates is surrounded by nature, ponds, walking trails & Mer Bleue conservation lands. Over 2090 square feet of living space with large […]
Welcome to 242 Soleil Avenue in the Summerside community of Orleans. Situated on a rare corner lot fronting on to Joseph Vezina Park, you can watch the kids play from the comfort of your home. Gorgeous curb appeal with stone walkway, stunning landscaping, and classic wraparound covered porch. Large foyer opens to the main level […]