We’re into the first 2 weeks of August 2022 and I’m asked how the Ottawa real estate market is doing nearly every day. And my answer is the same. It depends. Are you buying a house or selling a house? Here’s what you need to know! We’re moving into a more balanced market. We’ve …
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On occasion, sellers are stuck on certain factors that they believe influence how much they will be able to sell their home for. Here are 6 things that do not affect the value of your home: 1 – How much money you need to purchase your next home. Buyers look and compare one home to another. …
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It’s summer 2021 and after 2 years of an incredibly strong sellers market, Ottawa is now moving into balanced market territory. What does that mean? Instead of having 20 buyers line up at the door on day 1 which cheques in hand, seller’s are going to have to work a little harder now to impress …
Understanding the costs of buying a house in Ottawa is critical and a buyer needs to prepare for them. There is more to think about than just your mortgage. Here is a list of other costs to consider: 1) Deposit – While a deposit is negotiated between the buyer and the seller, 1-5% of the …
It’s the great real estate debate: Should you buy or sell first in the Ottawa real estate market? There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer to this question. It will depend on market conditions, the properties in question, interest rates and more. Each strategy has its pros and cons. Reasons To Buy A Home First …
You’ve likely heard that the real estate market has been on fire for the last couple of years. If you’ve lived in your home for a while, it’s likely worth much more than you paid for it and you may be ready to sell. What are the costs of selling a home in Ottawa? …
You’ve probably heard about what’s been happening here in the Ottawa area for the past few months: A record-breaking 2020, bidding wars and bully offers. Just in the last week, there were 15 offers on a townhouse in Kanata and it sold for $140,000 above the asking price. So what’s going on? Why did that …
How’s The Ottawa Real Estate Market? We’re into the first 3 weeks of 2021 and I’m asked this question nearly every day. And my answer is the same. It depends. Are you buying a house or selling a house? Here’s what you need to know! It’s slim pickings out there. Inventory has been …
Here are 10 things that will happen when you are selling your home: 1 – Buyers will see your home for the first time online. Motivated buyers are online. They are bsessively checking listings, multiple times per day. If your home doesn’t look good online, they may pass on booking a showing. 2 …
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When people hear that you’re selling or buying a home, it’s inevitable; they’ll start to offer you their two-cents’ worth of advice on how to make the deal happen faster/better/easier/whatever. Although well meaning and they may make some good points, their advice might not always be accurate. I want to dispel some of the myths …