Condo vs apartment – both have generated lots of buzz in 2020. Depending on the region, the condo market is enduring a sharp downturn, with sales activity and prices down compared to a year ago. Apartments – and the overall rental market – are currently reporting higher vacancy rates and expired leases, as well as […]
Most of us are naturally inclined to purchase a house based on a pure gut and heart reaction. “It feels like home.” Right? However, finding that “feeling” can be an exercise in patience and frustration, just like dating. Speed dating was originally designed to condense the exhaustive searching period into one tidy session. The matchmaking process is […]
Opinions are split as to whether buying and selling a home in the winter is the best time or not. In the post-coronavirus world, plenty of conventions and traditions have been turned upside down. Deciding if you should erect a for sale sign in your snow-filled yard or venture out in cold conditions to find […]
New real estate investors have a lot to think about before embarking on their journey. Canada enjoys one of the hottest housing markets in the world, even in the aftermath of the Coronavirus pandemic. What’s more, the Canadian real estate market is not only heating up in major urban centers such as Ottawa. But smart […]
Ottawa’s Resale Market Thrives Despite Pandemic Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) sold 1,002 residential properties in December through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 757 in December 2019, an increase of 32.4 per cent. December’s sales included 710 in the residential property class, up 33.7 per cent from a year […]
When it comes to owning a home, there are some bad habits that should’ve been ditched long ago. So, with the new year upon us, now is the perfect chance to shake them off. In the long run, it’ll be better for you and your home! Postponing Maintenance Every season, draw out a list of […]
Along with the excitement of purchasing a new home, comes the additional costs that you will be expected to pay as a homeowner. Apart from covering the mortgage of your home, you’ll have additional expenses – such as home insurance – that you will be expected to cover. If you’re looking to budget for a […]
Many buyers and sellers are viewing properties and having their homes visited in a much different way thanks to COVID-19. The same is true for home inspections. Inspectors have had to adapt processes to strike a balance between meeting safe social distancing needs while inside clients’ homes and not compromising the key information that must […]
Buying a home is one the most important financial decisions you’ll make in your life, so choosing the right real estate agent can make or break your home buying experience. An experienced and knowledgeable real estate agent is your guide and your representative for any kind of home transaction. Whether you’re dipping your toes into […]
When we think about buying and selling real estate, it’s easy to overlook that, in many cases, the property being sold is a rental property that likely has tenants. In fact, with a majority of households in Canada owning their homes (67.8% according to a 2016 Census) nearly one-third of all homes in Canada are […]