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2023 Fall Economic Statement, Government of Canada

The Government of Canada issued the press release yesterday, for the fall economic statement.

The press release can se seen here:
https://bit.ly/40OjUSK

The full economic statement can be viewed here:
https://bit.ly/2023falleconomicstatement

COVID-19 and Ottawa Real Estate

Posted on Jan 28, 2023

I would like to take the time to express my wish that you are all well and are finding ways to get through this. It is a strange and challenging time for us all.

As many of you may now know, Real Estate is one of the services that has been identified as essential. We as an industry have ways to help those who need to buy or sell their homes, while m...

Virtual Open Houses in Ottawa

Posted on Jan 28, 2023

These changing times have had an immeasurable impact on all Canadian industries, and real estate is no exception. The need for physical distancing and stay-at-home protocols make conducting business as usual difficult.

Shutting down the Ottawa real estate industry entirely would have huge consequences on the economy and the public. Luckily, on April...

Ottawa's 2020 Real Estate in Review

Posted on Jan 28, 2023

After a very unprecedented year, let’s take a look back at the market trends leading up to the end of 2020.

ENDING STRONG

Last month, Ottawa’s real estate market maintained its resilience in spite of the pandemic, seeing record sales in Ottawa, and eclipsing last year’s totals. It’s believed this is in part thanks to low borrowing costs and enthusias...

2021 Spring Cleaning Tips and Tricks

Posted on Jan 28, 2023

We are well into Spring 2021, and that means it’s time to take stock of the impact winter had on our homes, and prepare them for warmer weather.

Here are a few tips to consider. They may help save you money in the long run.

CHECK FOR DAMAGE TO THE EXTERIOR FOUNDATIONS AND DRIVEWAY

When water gets into cracks and freezes, it expands and can cause damag...

Ottawa's May 2021 Market Update

Posted on Jan 28, 2023

As we start to move towards summer, the real estate market continues to boom in Ottawa. March 2021 saw record sales for a third month in a row, and lending costs continue to favour buyers as well.

ANOTHER RECORD MONTH

In their latest market report, the Ottawa Real Estate Board indicated that sales in March 2021 were up 166% from a year ago. While it...

The Selling Process for Homes in Ottawa

Posted on Jan 28, 2023

If you've been thinking about selling your home in Ottawa, chances are you've already gone through the process of buying a home and may recall the complexity that came along with it. The home selling process is not much different. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t try to make it as simple and stress-free as possible.

If you are lucky enough that...

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