Down payments are perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of buying a home. They require buyers to have quite a bit of capital upfront, which can be difficult to amass, especially with today’s soaring home prices. But does a down payment always have to be 20%? There are pros and cons to having a […]
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Itching to get out of town? Tired of spending hundreds on a different AirBnB or cottage rental every month in the summer (and maybe even in the winter)? Have you considered owning your own little slice of paradise? Cottages And Recreational Property Cottages and vacation homes fall under the Recreational Property arm of Real Estate.
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A Seller’s market can be tough for those looking to purchase a home. With a very limited supply of homes to choose from and high competition for what is available, many buyers are faced with difficulty in getting any property – let alone the right property – for their needs. While the Ottawa real estate
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Ready for a change at home, but not one quite as big as moving to a new one? Changing up some of your décor might be just the thing you need this spring! Your home’s interior design can have a bigger impact on how you feel than you think! Trends change, seasons change, moods change,
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The Ottawa housing market has been a major topic of interest lately, being unprecedentedly hot and turbulent. Inventory is scarce, demand is high, and low interest rates have made it easier than ever to borrow. This has flooded the market with a surge of prospective buyers that are scrambling desperately to claim the very few
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It’s already February, and you know what that means – the Spring Market is just around the corner! To say the market in Ottawa has been hot is an understatement and if last month’s Market Trends Report tells us anything, it’s that nothing will be changing anytime soon. Whether you’re buying or selling your home,
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Here in Ottawa, it feels like Spring is still a lifetime away, but if you’re thinking about listing your home for sale this year, it’s time to start planning so you’re ready to put that For Sale sign on your front lawn as soon as the snow is gone. The things to focus on tend
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Believe it or not, the new year is almost here and it’s time for resolutions, goal-setting, and wishes for a great year. If investing is on your future to-do list, now is as good a time as any to start looking at properties. Markets rise and fall. Areas go in and out of style. Regardless,
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There are certain home maintenance musts that should be performed at specific times of the year. The great spring clean, the summer refresh, the fall garden cut back, but none are as important as winter prep and maintenance. In harsh winter climates such as ours, the colder months can be some of the most damaging
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Can you feel it? It’s that time of year when everything gets a little colder, the air gets crisper, and those warm, familiar aromas fill stores and homes. Pumpkin spice, fall colours, the amazing display from our foliage. October also means we’re seeing decorations going up for Halloween. Lights, sounds, spooky creatures – it’s all
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