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Giving Your Kids the Best Chance at Homeownership
Giving Your Kids the Best Chance at Homeownership With housing markets across the country skyrocketing in recent years, it’s becoming a challenge for up-and-comers and young families to plant their roots in homeownership. This is currently affecting younger Millennials the most, but Generation Z is beginning to experience the same roadblocks. The solution: many
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Diversity is an Advantage in a Multicultural Ottawa
Ethnic Diversity Among Agents in a Multicultural Ottawa From coast to coast to coast, Canada is a beautiful country that residents and visitors alike enjoy exploring, many with hopes of putting down roots in their favourite corner of our home and native land. In a recent survey, Royal LePage found that newcomers represent a
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Why Summer is a Good Time to Buy
Why Summer is a Good Time to Buy “Summertime” means that the grass is at its greenest, the trees are at their fullest and gardens at their most vibrant. Although spring may be touted as the best time to buy, that doesn’t mean it’s the only time you’ll be able to do so. Summer
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5 Things You Need to Know About Buying in Ottawa
5 Things You Need to Know About Buying in Ottawa 5 Things You Need to Know About Buying in Ottawa: Ottawa is a beautiful city with much historical significance. The national capital region is home to a wide variety of diverse, thriving neighbourhoods that see growth each year. There are many schools and businesses
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I Have Just Inherited Property. What Should I Do?
I Have Just Inherited Property. What Should I Do? Do Your Homework Inheriting property can be an exciting time in your life. There can also be mixed emotions depending on the circumstances. The number of older Canadians is growing. This has caused the most significant number of inheritances Canada has ever seen. This trend is
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Everything you Need to Know About Buying Older Homes
Everything you Need to Know About Buying Older Homes Buying a 20th century home may fit your real estate needs, but there are many things to consider when exploring an older market. Buying an older home comes with numerous advantages. They are often less expensive compared to newer builds, with no construction required
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Is a Condominium Right for You?
Is a Condominium Right for You? Sometimes, the maintenance requirements of a detached home can seem like a lot. After all, taking care of a whole property requires frequent attention, dedicated time, and effort. On the other hand, an apartment can seem cramped or urbanized for your liking. Have you considered a condominium?
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Beyond the Sign: 3 common real estate concerns in Ottawa
The changing real estate market is making national headlines often, but here in the Ottawa area our situation is unique. The problems we hear about in the news don’t necessarily reflect our local market, so I sat down with Jason Ralph, Broker of Record and President of Royal LePage Team Realty, to learn more about Ottawa’s
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CityNews: Ottawa housing market sees slight rise in average home prices year-over-year
CityNews: Ottawa housing market sees slight rise in average home prices year-over-year – According to the Royal LePage House Price Survey released October 13, the aggregate price of a home in Ottawa increased 2.7 per cent year-over-year to $744,500 in the third quarter of 2022. Although the housing market has slowed over the past few
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Beyond the Sign: Inheriting property the smart way
Beyond the Sign: Inheriting property the smart way – It can be difficult to know what to do with an inherited property. Whether you choose to keep it or sell it is often a complicated emotional and financial decision. Jason Ralph, Broker of Record for Royal LePage Team Realty, gives some valuable advice about dealing with
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Basement Renovation Ideas
Basement Renovation Ideas If you’re thinking about finishing your basement, it can be a great way to upgrade the functionality of your home while still getting a decent return on investment down the road. In this blog, we’ll cover a few creative directions that can take your basement to the next level as a
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Ottawa – The Best From West to East
Ottawa – The Best From West to East Ottawa is a vastly diverse cultural landscape with much to do and plenty to see. In this blog, we’ll highlight some of our favourite spots in each end of the city. Whether you’re looking for a place to settle down, or simply an afternoon adventure, you’re
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Ottawa Real Estate Market Snapshot September 2022
The September 2022 Ottawa Real Estate Board Stats are out! Market Snapshot: As interest rates climb buyers in Ottawa are taking a step back while keeping a close watch on price trends. An increase in listings compared to last month and this time last year means more options for those who continue their hunt for
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New Home Tips for a Growing Family
New Home Tips for a Growing Family As a growing family, you’re likely going to find yourself looking for a new home. This can lead to a lot of questions about what, where and why. In this blog, we summarize some important factors that should be considered when choosing a family home. What
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The True Cost of Home Ownership
Ask anyone and they'll tell you - real estate is a big investment. It necessitates a sizable commitment from buyers in the form of a down payment, not to mention a number of other ongoing expenses. In this article, we'll discuss the commonly overlooked costs of home ownership and remind you why they're essential to...
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