Owning a home is a goal for many Canadians, but rising mortgage costs have made this dream increasingly difficult, particularly for Millennials and Gen Z. To assist younger generations in achieving homeownership, significant changes to mortgage rules took effect on August 1, 2024. These updates...
Local Ottawa Area Apple Orchards With the fall-like weather approaching, it is an excellent time to grab a sweater and go apple picking at one of the local Ottawa area apple orchards, here are some to explore! (Click on the title to visit their website). Old Huntley...
Staying in Touch - September 2024 - Learn more about: the Ottawa real estate market, events, mortgage information on “Looking Beyond Mortgage Rates", “Don’t Forget to Do Your Property Check-Up Before the End of Summer“, “Selling Your Home This Fall & How to Get Ready” and “How to...
Ottawa Real Estate Market - August 2024 Statistics OTTAWA, September 5, 2024 - The number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) totaled 1,100 units in August 2024. This was a 10.2% increase from August 2023. Read the full release...
Selling Your Home This Fall & How to Get Ready If you’re selling your home this Fall in Ottawa, how do you get started? Here are some things to do as the weather starts to get cooler and we still have some time to check the...
How to Create a Fur-Friendly Home A living space that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing requires some creativity, especially if you have four-legged family members in the home, but with some thought it can be done. Consider these tips: Pet proof your home. Keep electrical cords, medicines,...
It’s hard to believe that summer is coming to a close, and fall is almost upon us! Here is a list of the fall 2024 fairs to enjoy taking place this fall around the greater Ottawa Valley....
It’s easy to get caught up in the idea that comparing mortgage rates will guarantee you get the best bang for your mortgage buck. While this may be true for particular situations, there are many scenarios where this strategy is not effective. Following are three...
Don't Forget to do Your Property Check-Up Before the End of Summer While the warm weather is here and before the summer ends, it is a good idea to walk your property and note any maintenance issues that need attention. Even garage doors that are starting...
Staying in Touch - August 2024 - Learn more about: the Ottawa real estate market, events, mortgage information on “Understanding Debt-To-Income Ratios for Your Mortgage", “Important Questions to Ask when Selling your House“, “Home Evaluation – What is the Market Value of Your Home?” and “Updating Flooring to...