SHOULD I BUY A HOME IN A PARTICULAR OTTAWA SCHOOL DISTRICT?
Posted on Sep 30, 2022 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa
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Are you under the impression that “good schools” in the neighbourhood should be one of your home search criteria?
HOW TO MAKE MOVING LESS STRESSFUL
Posted on Aug 12, 2022 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa
It was hard work. My husband has a new business, and one or both of us is on the road with our 14-year-old baseball player a lot. So, we had a lot of helpers with our move. It was still exhausting...
FIRST HOME SAVINGS ACCOUNT IS TRULY TAX-FREE
Posted on Jun 29, 2022 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa
FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS IN OTTAWA – TAKE NOTE OF THE NEW FHSA!
Beginning in 2023, prospective first-time homebuyers can save up to $8,000 per year for 5 years. That’s a total of $40,000 per person or $80,000 per couple that can go toward a new home purchase. And this savings vehicle is the only truly tax-free incentive avai...
THE 6 STEPS TO BUYING A HOME IN OTTAWA
Posted on Jun 29, 2022 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa
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1: FIND A TRUSTED REAL ESTATE AGENT WHO LOVES WORKING WITH BUYERS.
Real estate agents in Canada are licensed and regulated professionals who can access information that isn’t available to the public. A good buyer’s agent will be an expert on the home buying process, know the area inside and out, have great relationships with other...WAITING UNTIL SPRING OR LATER TO SELL YOUR OTTAWA HOME?
Posted on May 16, 2022 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa
How to Start Prepping Now to Be Ready
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INVESTORS: CAPITAL GAINS TAX ON REAL ESTATE
Posted on May 16, 2022 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa
What you need to know about Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate in Canada Before You Buy
Disclaimer: This is an overview of capital gains tax in Canada. Please do not take this as personal or business tax advice. Consult your tax professional to make your tax plan.Before we even get into the tax part of this article, let’s define ‘capital gain’ and ‘ca...