Becoming a homeowner for the first time can be a rewarding, yet financially challenging process. Luckily, first-time buyers in Ottawa have access to several grants and incentives designed to ease the cost burden. Here’s a breakdown of these programs: 1. First-Time Home Buyer Incentive ( FTHBI) The First-Time Home Buyer Incentive offers a shared […]
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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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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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March is officially here, which means the Ottawa spring housing market is just around the corner. The season marks a turning point in annual fluctuations of supply and demand as many homeowners opt to sell come March and April. With that in mind, I’ve put together this article on getting your property ready for spring
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Getting ready to buy your first home? 2023 is a great year to pull the trigger. Prices have dropped off their recent highs, and mortgage rates are still relatively low. That said, it’s important to do your homework before taking the plunge into homeownership. Here are five tips to keep in mind when buying a
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What Could be Lowering the Value of Your Home? If you’re looking to sell your current home, you’re going to want to receive the highest value you can from the eventual sale. There are many elements of your home that could be increasing the value, but there are also equally many factors that could […]
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4 Great Ways to Invest in the Ottawa Market Ottawa is a city with a variety of real estate in thriving, large neighbourhoods. In an appreciating market like Ottawa, real estate investments can provide significant financial benefits. There are a number of ways through which you can invest in real estate, each with its own […]
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BIG vs. Small-Scale Real Estate Firms: Why Team Realty is Ottawa’s #1. Real estate transactions are some of the biggest and most significant financial decisions you will ever make. Whether you are buying, selling, or using real estate as an investment, ensuring you have the backing of a brokerage with tenured experience at hand […]
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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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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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