Is My Home Market Ready for Spring? As the snow melts and flowers begin to bloom, the spring season ushers is in a bustling real estate market. Traditionally, spring is considered the optimal time to sell a home due to increased buyer activity and favorable weather conditions. If you’re contemplating listing your property this spring, […]
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Buying a home is a significant financial step, and well budgeting for a down payment is crucial, closing costs are an often-overlooked expense. In Ottawa, these costs can range from 3% to 5% of the home’s purchase price. Understanding and preparing for them ensures a smoother closing process and prevents unexpected surprises. Breakdown of […]
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How to determine your home’s value of the current market When thinking about selling your house or just wanting to determine your home value in the current market, estimating its value is a crucial first step. Ottawa home price estimators are a good place to start, but knowing the local real estate market is essential […]
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Key considerations when buying a waterfront property Purchasing a waterfront cottage is an exciting journey but making the right decision requires careful thought whether you’re eyeing an Ontario waterfront cottage for sale or browsing through listings of cottages for sale in Ontario, it’s important to consider several factors to ensure investment is sound. Here are […]
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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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Selling your home in the winter? In Ottawa? No problem! With the right preparation, you can make your home look just as appealing in the coldest of seasons. Here are a few ideas to help spruce up curb appeal, leverage some seasonal coziness, and make your home stand out in an otherwise monochromatic snowy landscape,
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With every season comes new projects for a homeowner. Whether it’s regular maintenance or renovations to keep your home from looking dated, it all works towards the same goal of maintaining your investment. Here are some tasks for you to add to your honey-do list this summer, to ensure your home shines bright during these […]
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You go house hunting, you find the perfect home, it seems within budget, you calculate the mortgage repayment costs, and you’re set! Only you’re not. One of the most common surprises for buyers, especially first timers, is how quickly the additional costs add up. What are these additional costs? This is where it can get
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Moving to a new house is stressful no matter whether it is well-planned, involuntary, anticipated, sudden, or even long-awaited. The most organized, meticulous person still stresses during this process, and it is said to be one of life’s most emotionally taxing experiences. Starting from the beginning, from making that decision, through house-hunting, financial planning, listing,
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Buying a home is an exciting time for both new home buyers and experienced buyers alike. It is a fresh start, with new walls to build your life within. However, once the move begins, things can feel stressful, frantic, and exhausting, especially if there’s extra work to be done while boxes are being piled one …
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