Changes in Ontario Real Estate Services - Trust in Real Estate Services Act The Real Estate and Business Brokers Act (REBBA) has been updated by the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO). The new act is now referred to as the Trust in Real Estate Services...
Why Should a House Stay on the Market & When Should I Put My House on the Market? Many ask these questions in challenging markets, should I keep my house on the market or take it off and put it on in the Spring Market when...
Ottawa Real Estate Market - December 2023 Statistics OTTAWA, January 4, 2024 - The number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the Ottawa Real Estate Board totaled 565 units in December 2023. This was an increase of 7.6% from December 2022. Home sales were 16% below...
Selling your home this year? Start the process now Planning on selling your home this year? This is the time to start the home selling process, here are some suggestions of tasks that you can do now. In fact, you’ll save yourself a lot of work...
So you've gone through your home and carefully decluttered every room and space. Feels great! Now the question is: What do you do with all this stuff? Read on for a list of places to donate your used items....
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! Wishing all of our clients, colleagues, family and friends a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Joan, Victoria & Luc We are always happy to answer your questions and also put you in touch with other professionals, i.e. mortgage broker, lawyer, handyman,...
Enjoy Local Ottawa Treats this Holiday Season! Whether you are looking for some yummy treats for a holiday gathering you are attending or hosting, or looking for something to give as a gift, there are many local Ottawa options to choose from in our neighbourhood shops!...
Why Should I Get Pre-Approved? Yes you want to find the best interest rate, but you also want to know your budget and be confident that your financing will be approved, once you find your dream home! If you are looking for a new home, be...
“The team at The Joan Smith Real Estate Family are phenomenal. We had such a great experience working with them on selling our first property that we chose them again to help sell our current property and purchase our forever home. We worked quite a...
How to Save Money With a More Energy Efficient Home Having a more energy efficient home can help you save on utility bills, something every homeowner can appreciate. Before the deep freeze settles in, here are some simple and cost-effective ways to reduce your monthly bills...