David Oikle

Essential Steps for Ottawa Homebuyers: Preparing for Your Mortgage Application

Buyers, Ottawa real estate /

If you’re planning on taking the exciting step towards homeownership, congrats! While securing a mortgage is a pivotal part of this journey, and proper preparation can significantly increase your chances of success. Before you dive into the mortgage application process, it’s essential to take some important steps to ensure you’re well-prepared.  Here’s everything you need […]

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The Ultimate Guide: Top Things Home Sellers Should Do to Prepare for an Open House

BEYOND THE SIGN, Ottawa real estate, Sellers /

An open house is a golden opportunity for home sellers to showcase their property to potential buyers. To make the most of this important event, thorough preparation is key. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the top things home sellers should do to prepare for an open house to ensure it’s a resounding success.

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Understanding the Total Costs of Homeownership in 2024

Buyers, Checklists /

Buying your first home is an exciting journey, but it’s crucial to approach it with a clear understanding of the total costs of homeownership involved. As always, the real estate landscape presents unique challenges and opportunities for first-time homebuyers and if you’re planning on buying your first home in 2024, you’ll find that this year

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What to Do Now if You Want to Buy or Sell in the Spring

Ottawa real estate, Upgrades and renovations /

When the winter chill begins to thaw, the real estate market in Ottawa starts buzzing with activity. If you’re considering buying or selling a home in the spring, now is the perfect time – before the winter chill really hits! – to lay the groundwork for a successful transaction.  Here are three essential tips for

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You found your dream home, but haven’t sold your current house yet. Now what?

Buyers, Ottawa real estate, Real estate information /

It happens: You walk into a home and completely fall in love with it. You can picture yourself living there, how you’re going to decorate, even how your furniture will fit. There’s just one little issue, though: You haven’t yet sold your current home.  This can be a tough one, especially since emotions are involved.

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The Ultimate Guide to Selling Your Home in a Competitive Ottawa Market

Ottawa real estate, Sellers /

It often feels like the housing market just keeps getting progressively more competitive.  Every other day, there seems to be an article about just how wild it is out there in the world of buying and selling a home.  That said, there are strategies you can take when selling your home to make it stand

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Everything you need to know about Land Transfer Tax in Ottawa

Buyers, Real estate information /

It’s no secret that purchasing a home almost always seems to be accompanied by “secret” additional costs. Lawyer fees, home inspection costs, taxes you didn’t know about until now – if you’re a first time home buyer (and even if you’re not!) it can all feel rather daunting. Today, I’d like to help demystify one

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