NO CLOWNS ALLOWED: A STAGING “DON’T”
Posted on Sep 22, 2023 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa
This is a video taken at a spacious home in a desirable Ottawa neighbourhood which has been well-maintained by its original owners. It’s been on and off the market for over 9 months. The home is full of personal items including family photos, religious objects and collectibles 🤡 Throughout the showing we are distracted by the sellers’ “story”, thei...
BUYING & SELLING AT THE SAME TIME
Posted on Mar 26, 2023 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa
DO I BUY FIRST OR DO I SELL FIRST?
Buying a new home and selling your current one at the same time can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to deciding whether to buy first or sell first. This is known as the “Right Sizer’s Dilemma”, and it’s a common challenge that many homeowners face when looking to move.
When it comes to buying a new home...
4 LITTLE KNOWN TIPS FOR HOUSE HUNTING IN OTTAWA
Posted on Mar 26, 2023 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa
House hunting in Ottawa can be exciting and even fun, but you still need to have a proper strategy in place.
Phoyto by Alexander Isreb
That’s why the four tips below can give you an added edge. There are two things you should never do, and two things you must do. It’s that simple.
1. DON’T take in too much at once.
1. DON’T take in too much at once.
House hunting is waaaay different th...
THREE KEYS TO SELLING YOUR OTTAWA HOME THIS YEAR
Posted on Mar 26, 2023 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa
As a seller, you need to be ready for the current market conditions. It doesn’t matter what your neighbour sold for last year or three years ago. We are certainly NOT in the same real estate market heading into spring. You will have to adjust your expectations. With preparation and clear expectations of the process, you will certainly have a much l...
OWNING A HOME IS MORE THAN JUST AN INVESTMENT
Posted on Jan 30, 2023 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa
THE EMOTIONAL AND NON-FINANCIAL BENEFITS OF OWNING VS RENTING
With higher mortgage interest rates in Canada, I have no doubt you are questioning whether or not this is the best time to buy a home. Of course the finances are a huge part of the equation, but there are also important other reasons you want to own vs rent. Some of these benefits are:
Own...
WHY DOES HOME INVENTORY MATTER IN OTTAWA?
Posted on Jan 30, 2023 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa
HOUSING SUPPLY OR HOME INVENTORY EXPLAINED FOR THE OTTAWA REAL ESTATE MARKET
Photo by Paul Brennan from Pixabay
At the end of December, we in Ottawa had 4.4 months of resale housing inventory on the real estate market. Let’s break down that 4.4 months measure:
This number tells us how many months it would take for all the current homes for sale on th...