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The Most Important Factor in Choosing a Realtor®
When you read bits about how to select a real estate agent, you usually hear words or phrases like “trust”, “proven experience”, “good negotiation skills”, “honesty”, “good communicator”, “knows the area”, and so on. Now don’t get me wrong – every one of these is important and should be considered carefully. In my opinion, however, […]
Ottawa Market Update
The snowy month of November brought with it a slower than average resale market in Ottawa. On a more positive note, I hope the snow has put everyone in a holiday mood!! Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 891 residential properties in November through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® system, compared with 928 […]
Why Bother with a Mortgage Pre-Approval?
You have no idea how long it will take you to find your dream home, so you decide to wait until this actually happens before you go to your money lender to see IF you qualify for a mortgage and HOW MUCH you qualify for. WRONG! Consider the scenario…….you find the perfect home for you […]
Burnt Out LightBulbs May Say More to Buyers than you Think!
Lately I have shown a few homes for sale and they had light fixtures with burnt out bulbs and even some missing bulbs. So what’s the big deal? It makes it harder to show homes when the lighting is insufficient especially with the days shorter and more dark, rainy days. It makes a buyer wonder […]
Is there Really a Good or Bad Time to Sell?
Spring fever, summer doldrums, holiday interruptions, winter icicles, there is always something going on when you are thinking about selling your house. Which leads to the question: When is the best time of year to list/sell my house? The simple and uncomplicated answer is any time you’re ready! Seasonally more homes sell in spring and […]
Get your House Ready for Winter
Give your home a once-over and tend to winter preparation tasks and repairs before the year’s first frost. By being proactive, you’ll lower your energy bills, increase the efficiency and lifespan of your home’s components, and make your property safer. Windows and Doors Check all the weather stripping around windows and doorframes for leaks to prevent heat […]
Ottawa Market Update – October 2013
The clocks have been turned back and that’s a sure sign that we are headed into winter and cooler temperatures. The Ottawa Real Estate Market however, is heating up! Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,090 residential properties in October through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® system, compared with 1,069 in October 2012, an increase […]
Who Do You Need On Your Team?
You can’t do buy a home all by yourself – and even I need help to do the job properly! The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation recommends your home-buying team includes the following professionals: REAL ESTATE AGENT: This professional will, at the very least, help you find a home, provide information about the buying process […]
Using RRSPs for a Down Payment
Under the Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP), first-time buyers can use up to $25,000 in registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) savings ($50,000 for a couple) for a down payment. Generally, you have to repay all withdrawals to your RRSPs within 15 years. You have to pay an amount to your RRSPs each year until your HBP […]
From Kris' Blog 
Modest Gains Across Ottawa’s MLS® Market a Sign of Shared Confidence
The number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) totaled 1,456 units in April 2024. This was an increase of 8.9% from April 2023. Home sales were 2% below the five-year average and 6.9% below the 10-year average for the month of April. On a year-to-date basis, home ...
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