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 […]
As the Canadian real estate market becomes even more competitive, buyers are having to make tough choices when it comes to choosing between their housing needs and wants. Before you lose out on purchasing that potential dream home, learn how to weigh your wish list against a reality check. Big Yard vs. Small Yard If […]
It’s easy to get caught up in a bidding war, especially when you find your dream home. While sellers can only hope that they’ll list and a bidding war ensues, homebuyers should tread carefully when this situation arises. Remember that just because one hopeful homebuyer outbids your offer, doesn’t necessarily mean you should volley back. In the worst-case […]
You just walked through a brand new listing, and are now a firm believer in love at first sight. From the moment you walked through the front door, you knew it had to be yours. The walk-in closet, open concept plan, and luxurious backyard were exactly what you’ve been dreaming of and may have been […]
Pets are often considered members of the family. But when selling a home, our four-legged family members can cause additional challenges. We reached out to our Pilon Real Estate Group Influencers—a panel consisting of Pilon Real Estate Group Associates—to find out the top things pet owners should keep in mind when attempting to sell their […]
Having a child changes a lot of things about a person, habits and all. One thing that always changes is the house, be it by incorporating the child’s room, a playroom, or simply baby-proofing everything. However, if you’re living in one of those classic Downtown apartments where you don’t have enough space for everything baby, […]
When you begin the home buying or selling journey, there may be several terms used that you’re unfamiliar with. Buyer’s market? Seller’s market? Balanced market? To help get you started, we’ve broken down the difference between a buyer’s market and a seller’s market below. Buyer’s Market Means there are more homes on the market than […]
Long, warm summer evenings spent on the balcony in good company are one of the bonuses to apartment living. But as winter comes and temperatures drop, chilling on the balcony takes on a more literal, less desirable meaning. During the cold season, it’s easy to neglect your balcony and venture out only for the occasional […]