3 Tips for Downsizing Your Home
Moving homes can be very exciting, as it often represents a new chapter in your life. Sometimes that new chapter comes with stress, especially when you’re downsizing. A smaller home may be right for you in your new stage of life, but that doesn’t make it easier to cut down your packing list. Downsizing doesn’t […]
6 Tips for when you have to move over the holidays
With the holiday seasons arriving, real estate transactions tend to slow down as moving over the holidays is never ideal. With unpredictable weather, countless social events and the steady flow of nostalgic holiday memories, it can be hard to want to move from your home. Here are 6 tips for when you have to move […]
Will Ottawa real estate cool down this fall?
The busiest selling months in real estate are April, May, June, and July. Usually, in the summer months, we see sales slowing down. This trend is typical in real estate markets across Canada, and Ottawa is no stranger to this trend. This Fall’s real estate market in Ottawa won’t be cool at all. In a […]
Tips for buying in a seller’s market
There’s no denying that 2021 has been a year for the sellers in real estate. With almost every major city in Canada currently in a seller’s market, Ottawa included, buying can seem intimidating and nearly impossible. A seller’s market simply means that there are more buyers than sellers in that given area. In this market, […]
Can paint colours increase the value of your home?
In a seller’s market, is it still beneficial to make improvements to your home before listing? Since the market has been so hot, many sellers haven’t had to make major improvements to their homes before listing. Properties are getting sold at record prices with little to no upgrades done to them, but that doesn’t mean […]
Should I Sell My House This Summer? Laying out the Pros and Cons
In the summer, temperatures aren’t the only thing heating up. From May to September, the real estate season can be equally scorching. With the warmer weather, people being out and about, and gardens and backyards being at their seasonal best, the summer can be a popular time to buy and sell your house. But should […]
10 Tips to Help Sell Your Home During the Summer
During the year, summer is one of the most popular times to sell your home. With the warm weather, everyone is out and about and off of school, making it an ideal time for real estate moves by buyers and sellers alike. But selling your house during the summer can be challenging. Summer is also […]
The Ottawa Market: Red Hot Even During the Pandemic
With all the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic, one thing is clear: the Ottawa real estate market is consistently red hot. While inventory has managed to remain low, prices have steadily increased over the last 36 months since the start of the pandemic. Houses, of course, have seen the most significant impact. Of residential housing styles, […]
4 Real Estate Tips for Those Looking for Properties in Rural areas
After the last year and a half, many Ottawans are seriously considering moving out of the city. Between the pandemic, the long-time sellers’ market, working from home, and the desire to downsize, more rural areas have become very appealing to many people. Popular locations include Manotick, Richmond, North Gower, Greely, Metcalfe, Stittsville, and others. Of […]
Ottawa Has Become A Seller’s Market, Not a Buyer’s
The Ottawa housing market has never been hotter than today, with it highly benefiting sellers but leaving some buyers in the dust. Since prices have skyrocketed, making the process of selling a house simpler and faster while buying has become more costly. Before the pandemic and throughout the pandemic, many buyers have found it impossible […]
