14 Apr Just released: Royal LePage’s Q1 2021 House Price Update and Market Forecast

Posted at 09:12h in Press

Canadian home prices forecast to end year 13.5% higher than 2020 as waning affordability and modestly improving supply begin to slow the pace of future increases First quarter regional highlights: Addressing chronically low inventory critical in solving nation’s housing affordability crisis Aggregate price of a home...

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08 Apr 50 Years of Change in the Ottawa Market

Posted at 13:01h in Press

OTTAWA, April 7, 2021 - Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 2,285 residential properties in March through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 1,514 in March 2020, an increase of 51 per cent. March’s sales included 1,705 in the residential-property class,...

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07 Apr Landscaping Tips To Increase Property Value

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One of the most important and easiest ways to increase your property's value is to have great curb appeal. Below are some tips to help you get started. Have a good strategy. Choose a design with diversity, but don't clutter the entire yard with high-maintenance plants....

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31 Mar Present Market Value of Your Home

Posted at 09:34h in Press

If you were to put your home up for sale tomorrow, how would you determine what it would likely sell for?...

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26 Mar Our Sales in Kanata Lakes

Posted at 09:01h in Press

Kanata Lakes is popular with families and professionals, as it is centrally located in Kanata and in the district of many good schools.  A range of homes is offered from townhomes through to larger 2 storeys or bungalows and adult style bungalows....

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24 Mar Royal LePage: Canadian recreational house prices forecast to increase 15% in 2021

Posted at 10:25h in Press

Highlights: A house in Ontario’s and Atlantic Canada’s recreational property markets expected to see highest price gains in 2021, rising 17%; Quebec and British Columbia recreational markets forecast to increase 15% and 13%, respectively 91% of recreational experts in Canada reporting lower inventory than typical...

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17 Mar 7 ways to prevent spring flood damage

Posted at 10:26h in Press

Spring is around the corner! But with the arrival of blue skies and butterflies also comes the threat of flooding. Rapidly melting snow and frequent rain, especially on still-frozen ground, can mean more water than your home can handle. Even if you live in an...

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12 Mar Determining what mortgage term and rate are good for you

Posted at 08:49h in Press

1. If you will need to pay off the mortgage at any time without penalty you might want to consider an open term, but be prepared to pay a significantly higher rate of interest for that kind of flexibility. 2. If you only intend to keep...

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05 Mar Staying in Touch – March 2021

Posted at 14:35h in Press

Happy Spring Everyone!  It has been a tough winter for all of us. But as the days are getting brighter and Spring approaches it is also reassuring to hear the Ottawa senior care homes have been vaccinated. The market continues to be strong, and with continued low...

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04 Mar 50 Years of Change in the Ottawa Market

Posted at 11:39h in Press

OTTAWA, March 3, 2021 - Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,390 residential properties in February through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 1,134 in February 2020, an increase of 23 per cent. February’s sales included 1,028 in the residential-property class,...

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