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08 Nov

Posted at 12:45h in Blog, Homeowner Tips, Press

Finding a comfortable temperature inside your home is a delicate balance between adjusting the thermostat and worrying about the price of your utility bill. If your monthly expenses send a shiver down your spine, it's likely you're paying more than you should to heat...

06 Nov

Posted at 14:21h in Blog, Buyer Tips, Mortgages, Press

Key Changes to the Mortgage Rules The most important changes coming this December revolve around longer amortizations for insured mortgages and a higher cap on insured mortgage amounts. These reforms are expected to provide relief to many Canadians looking to purchase a home in today's challenging...

04 Nov

Posted at 06:11h in Blog, Market Value, Press, Renovations

Should you Move or Renovate? Determining whether you should buy a new home or renovate your current one isn’t easy. In fact, the decision can be steeped in so much drama; they make reality TV shows about it! So, if you’re wondering whether to move or improve,...

11 Oct

Posted at 19:01h in Blog, Buyer Tips, Homeowner Tips, In the Community, Investment Properties, Market Update, Market Value, Mortgages, Moving Tips, New Build Construction, Newsletter, Press, Renovations, Selling Tips

Staying in Touch - October 2024 - Learn more about: the Ottawa real estate market, events, mortgage information on the "Expansion of 30 Year Amortizations", “An Eco-Friendly Approach to Fall Home Maintenance“& “How to Avoid Costly Renovation Mistakes”....

10 Sep

Posted at 07:36h in Blog, Buyer Tips, Homeowner Tips, In the Community, Investment Properties, Market Update, Market Value, Mortgages, Moving Tips, New Build Construction, Newsletter, Press, Renovations, Selling Tips

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...

30 Aug

Posted at 13:17h in Blog, Homeowner Tips, Press

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,...

23 Aug

Posted at 09:15h in Blog, Mortgages, Press

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...

09 Aug

Posted at 13:19h in Blog, Buyer Tips, Homeowner Tips, In the Community, Investment Properties, Market Update, Market Value, Mortgages, Moving Tips, New Build Construction, Newsletter, Press, Renovations, Selling Tips

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...

09 Aug

Posted at 09:27h in Blog, Buyer Tips, Mortgages, Press

Understanding Debt-To-Income Ratios for Your Mortgage When applying for a mortgage, lenders consider various factors to assess your creditworthiness and determine your eligibility for a loan. One critical metric they evaluate is your debt-to-income ratio (DTI), which provides insight into your ability to manage monthly mortgage...

02 Jul

Posted at 09:57h in Blog, Mortgages, Press

Refinancing your mortgage involves replacing your existing home loan with a new one, typically to take advantage of lower interest rates, better loan terms, reduce monthly debt payments or to access the equity in your home....

07 Jun

Posted at 10:48h in Blog, Buyer Tips, Homeowner Tips, In the Community, Investment Properties, Market Update, Market Value, Mortgages, Moving Tips, New Build Construction, Newsletter, Press, Renovations, Selling Tips

Staying in Touch - June 2024 - Learn more about: the Ottawa real estate market, events, mortgage information on “Purchase Plus Improvements“ Articles: “First Time Home Buyer? What You Should Know & How to Get Started“, “Landscaping Tips To Increase Your Property Value” and “7 Primary...

07 Jun

Posted at 07:46h in Blog, Homeowner Tips, Press

The Purchase Plus Improvement program allows the home buyer(s) to purchase a property and include the cost of the improvements in their mortgage financing.  Improvements such as kitchen and bathroom renovations, hardwood floors, windows, painting, etc. all qualify. Generally anything that will improve the value of...

10 May

Posted at 10:02h in Blog, Homeowner Tips, Press, Selling Tips

7 Primary Bedroom Staging Ideas As you most likely know, staging involves setting up the furniture, art and accessories of each room to help make your home look as appealing as possible to potential buyers. It’s similar to what furniture stores do when they create displays...

10 May

Posted at 07:47h in Blog, Buyer Tips, Homeowner Tips, In the Community, Investment Properties, Market Update, Market Value, Mortgages, Moving Tips, New Build Construction, Newsletter, Press, Renovations, Selling Tips

Staying in Touch - May 2024 - Learn more about: the Ottawa real estate market, events, mortgage information on "Budget 2024: Everything You Need To Know“ Articles: “Considering Condo Living? What You Should Know“, “Fix it or Leave it As Is?”, “Let the Light Shine In:...

03 May

Posted at 11:11h in Blog, Homeowner Tips, Press, Selling Tips

Let the Light Shine In: Home Lighting Recently, researchers discovered that the home lighting can have a much greater impact on your health and well-being than originally thought. Better lighting can boost your energy, increase alertness, and help you sleep better. So, it pays to ensure the...

19 Apr

Posted at 08:11h in Blog, Homeowner Tips, Press, Selling Tips

Fix it or Leave it As Is? We are often asked should I fix it or leave it as is? When you’re preparing your home for sale, you obviously want your property to look its best for potential purchasers. That means fixing things that are broken,...