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Navigating Mortgage Renewals in 2025: Should You Downsize, Relocate, or Rent Out Your Home?

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As mortgage renewal season approaches, many Canadian homeowners are facing critical financial decisions. With the Bank of Canada recently reducing its overnight lending rate to 2.75%, this shift presents new opportunities for those renewing their mortgages to secure better terms and optimize their financial situation. However, with ongoing economic uncertainty, rising living costs, and evolving housing […]

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Navigating Mortgage Renewals in 2025: Should You Downsize, Relocate, or Rent Out Your Home?

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As mortgage renewal season approaches, many Canadian homeowners are facing critical financial decisions. With the Bank of Canada recently reducing its overnight lending rate to 2.75%, this shift presents new opportunities for those renewing their mortgages to secure better terms and optimize their financial situation. However, with ongoing economic uncertainty, rising living costs, and evolving […]

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Is your home market ready for Spring?

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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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Understanding New Mortgage Rules in Canada 2025

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The Canadian real estate market is set to transform in 2025 with new mortgage rules designed to improve affordability and accessibility. Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or upgrading to your dream home, understanding these changes can help you make smarter financial decisions.    Increased Borrowing Power for First-Time buyers The new mortgage rules in […]

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Closing Costs: What to Expect and How to Budget for Your Home Purchase

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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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Essential Steps for Ottawa Homebuyers: Preparing for Your Mortgage Application

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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

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

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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?

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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

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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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