April Residential Resales in a Flux Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,889 residential properties in April through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 2,394 in April 2021, a decrease of 21 per cent. April’s sales included 1,419 in the residential-property class, down 23 per cent from a year ago, and […]
Ottawa’s Resale Market Tracks Upward into Fall October 5, 2020- Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 2,329 residential properties in September through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 1,547 in September 2019, a year over year increase of 51 per cent. September’s sales included 1,759 in the residential-property class, up 58 […]
There is nothing like lounging on a patio, enjoying the long lazy days of summer with a cold drink in your hand. However, when summer transitions into fall, the sounds of children playing in the yard, and sidewalks full of happy couples strolling through the neighbourhood become a memory. In their place, you may find […]
Sure, property hunting amidst falling leaves with a pumpkin-spiced latte in hand sounds heavenly, but there are some hard-and-fast facts for why you should buy a cabin or cottage in the fall. Offseason Options If you wait until fall to start looking for your dream cabin or cottage, you’re more likely to find it. Families […]
It goes without saying that spring and summer are excellent times to put your house on the market; the weather is warm and potential home buyers are in the mood to window shop. That said, there are also some real advantages that come with listing in the fall and winter. The kids are back in […]
From what we have read, the demand for cottage properties has soared during COVID-19. City folk are eager to get out of the city for a change of scenery, especially since many people are still working from home. So the idea of having your laptop set up on the dock of your second home is […]
Under normal circumstances, putting your property on the market in the fall can be an overwhelming process, even for an experienced homeowner. This year may feel especially daunting given the unknowns surrounding the pandemic and market stability. A slow spring gave way to a promising summer real estate market. In July the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) reported […]
Owning a home is a big step toward securing yourself financially for the future. With each mortgage payment, you are building equity. But with the cost of living going up and housing costs increasing, homeowners are worried about paying down debt. Every penny counts, but Canadians spend almost 15% of their disposable income on debt […]
It’s a reality for many families that your parents will need financial assistance as they age. With the rise of the “sandwich generation”—baby boomers who are sandwiched between taking care of their children and their elderly parents—you may not have the resources to put your parents up in a five-star retirement facility, or you may […]
We are living in an information age, where the answers to nearly every question are just a click away. Problems find solutions, mysteries are solved, and the world seems to spin at a faster rate, but how do we verify the information is correct? With 90% of consumers beginning their home search online, virtually anyone […]