If you’re reading this article, there’s a high chance that purchasing a house or condo is somewhere on your horizon. It’s also likely that you’re already aware the first step to homeownership is saving up (or investing) funds for the down payment. Saving or investing for a down payment is undoubtedly a timely process, especially […]
Welcome to 462 Claridge Drive, this three bedroom townhome is located in the Barrhaven community of Ottawa. This neighbourhood enjoys easy access to public transit, schools, parks and local amenities. The main level of this home is an open concept design. The spacious kitchen features ample counter space and storage. The living and dining area […]
When the country went into lockdown after the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March, many people had to adjust to their new normal of working remotely. Almost overnight, people began working from home, whether that was in a dedicated office space or a temporary set up at a dining room table. This new normal came with […]
Over the years, people acquire countless memories. And if they’ve been living in a larger house, they also accumulate a fair amount of stuff. When the time comes to downsize to something like a townhouse, there’s the tricky issue of what should stay, what should go and what new things need to be purchased for […]
Overview If you own a property in Ontario, you need to pay property tax every year. This tax pays for services like: public education firefighting local police libraries How the tax is calculated Property tax is calculated based on the: general municipal tax rate and any additional municipal tax rates for special services provided by your municipality […]
In the wake of COVID-19, the typically busy spring season in the Ottawa housing market was delayed until June 2020, according to the Fall Market Outlook Report. At this point when economies began reopening, home sales increased by 2% year-over-year, and average home prices continue to climb, with residential home prices up as much as 14% year-over-year. Price […]
If selling your home is in the future, home renovations can help you make it more marketable to buyers while increasing its resale value. For example, bathroom renovations will give you a decent return on investment. After the kitchen, the bathroom is one of the most important rooms for home seekers. Simple updates can go a long […]
This beautiful townhouse is move-in ready and is located on a quiet street in the highly sought after neighborhood of Notting Hill; welcome to 962 Linaria Walk. Upon entering the spacious foyer you will have a great view of the open concept main floor living room and dining room that are ideal for entertaining and […]
If you’re drowning in your mortgage and end up “underwater” on your home loan, can you just walk away from it? In the US, many American homeowners did just that after the housing crash in 2008. But can that happen in Canada? Can homeowners simply walk away from their mortgages if their outstanding balances are […]
Welcome to 2053 Gardenway drive, this beautiful and spacious single family home is located in the Fallingbrook community of Orleans. The main level of this home offers an open concept kitchen/dining room area with island and oak cabinetry . Plenty of windows on the backyard and a glass door providing direct access to a large […]