As Canadians continue to struggle with high housing prices, the federal government has stepped in to help carry the weight of those hefty mortgage payments with the First Time Home Buyer Incentive. Trudeau has earmarked $1.25 billion in funding to the program over the next three years. The First Time Home Buyer Incentive took effect […]
We’ve been told not to judge a book by its cover, but first impressions usually impact our decision-making, whether we care to admit it or not. Therefore, a well-staged home typically has a better chance of selling at a higher price than one that hasn’t been staged. We reached out to our Pilon Real Estate […]
We all know buying a house is a long and complicated process. But, what about selling one? If you’re in the middle of trying to sell your home, you’ve probably discovered that selling it is just as tricky as buying it was. If your home isn’t selling as quickly as you’d like, help is at […]
Selling your property can be a stressful process. Sometimes it feels like you’re sailing against the wind. However, there are tricks to help you along the way. Knowing when to sell can have a huge impact on how much money you will get out of the deal and how long it will take for you to […]
Imagine walking through the front door of a home, and with each room you pass, you check off more and more boxes on your wish list until you realize this home has everything you have dreamed about and more. You can easily picture yourself getting the keys, and unlocking the door for the first time […]
As a potential new homeowner, we’re here to bring you back to the days of chalkboards and textbooks to remind you of the importance of doing your homework to help make the most of your real estate investment. By following these tips, you will have a deeper understanding of the different types of mortgages so […]
Do you ever wonder why your favourite movie stars always look so good? Or why your local coffee shop is always perfectly clean and decorated for the season? The reason is simple; they have a team of professionals behind them who effortlessly make sure each and every meticulous detail is taken care of. Before you […]
Choosing to buy a home requires you to make a lot of decisions. You may need to decide on location and the type of house you want, whether or not you will do any renovations, and which Real Estate Lawyer you will hire to close the sale and give you the keys to your new […]
What makes more sense, buying or renting a home? Those who take the rental route often wonder if they’re wasting money. Meanwhile, those who buy may wonder whether or not their investment will be worth it in the long run. Though it’s clear that home ownership offers many benefits, the decision to buy or rent […]
Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) sold 761 residential properties in December through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 660 in December 2018, an increase of 15.3 per cent. December’s sales included 534 in the residential property class, up 13.9 per cent from a year ago, and 227 in the condominium […]