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Why summer is a good time to move…
Why summer is a good time to move…
School’s officially out for summer! If you’re like us, you’re probably thinking beaches, holidays, cottages… any activity that will get us out to enjoy the warm weather…but it can also be a perfect time to move! While there might not be as much real estate activity in July as there is in May, it may surprise you to find out that June, July and August are busy months in Ottawa real estate, especially in recent years. The weather is fine and there are still a lot of great opportunities to buy and sell. Stats s...
Neighbourhood Snapshot : Carlington is an Ottawa Community to Watch
When you buy a home, it’s more than just the house itself, you’re really buying into a lifestyle, and becoming part of a community. The Ottawa and surrounding area has a lot to offer and there may be “hidden gems” that you hadn’t considered. We’re excited to introduce a new series of blog posts dedicated to giving readers the inside scoop on some great Ottawa neighbourhoods, starting with Carlington!
Welcome to Carlington!
Nestled in the heart of the city, Carlington is a community to watch. This neighbourhood has l...
Buying a Home: Step by Step
Buying a Home: Step by Step
Buying a home can seem like a daunting task in the beginning. There are so many options to consider, let alone finding that dream home. You may be wondering what the main things to consider when you’re going to buy a house, and how the process works? With so much information surrounding the housing market, we’ve created a short step-by-step process to help you with all your home buying needs!
Finances
The daunting and confusing aspect of buying a home always lands in the finance department. Mostly because financ...
Ottawa Real Estate Market Snapshot: May 2018
Ottawa Real Estate Market Snapshot: May 2018: While inventory is still lower than normal, the number of listings coming onto the market this month is typical spring activity! Have questions? Looking for specific neighbourhood stats? Message us!!
The following are hightlights from the Ottawa Real Estate Board’s latest News Release read the full story
Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 2,279 residential properties in May through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 2,294 in May 2017, a decrease of 0.7 per ...
Home-Grown Issues: The impacts of home-grown marijuana and legalization
Home-Grown Issues:
The impacts of home-grown marijuana and legalization
Many Canadians are awaiting this July 2018 with much anticipation, as Bill C-45 will allow the legalization of marijuana, including their ability to grow up to 4 plants within their residence. However, without the proper protections and awareness in place this new legislation could cost home owners thousands, or even their mortgage. The increase of private residence grow-ops that will begin following legalization is a major concern for the real estate industry. Experts say that every...
Turn your Vacation into a Staycation: Activities for families in Ottawa
Turn your Vacation into a Staycation: Activities for families in Ottawa
Summer is a wonderful time to spend a little quality time with friends and family; things are more relaxed, the kids are out of school and you won’t have to worry about a last minute snow storm interfering with travel plans (well here’s hoping!) .
But organizing a family vacation, especially when you have young children, can be stressful (just think of the Griswalds). The packing, planning, stopping, driving, – the list could go on and on. Have you ever arrived at your destination t...
3 Tips For Making A Major Homeowners Insurance Claim
3 Tips For Making A Major Homeowners Insurance Claim
Home insurance is one of the costs that come with home ownership. You pay your premiums to your insurance company and when disaster strikes, you expect that they will pay for most, if not all of the bill. But will they?
Here are 3 tips to help you get the most out of your homeowner’s insurance claim.
Know your limits, deductibles and what your coverage includes. Depending on your policy, your insurance company may or may not cover things like water damage. By reviewing your policy, you’ll know how ...
3 Tips For Making A Major Homeowners Insurance Claim
3 Tips For Making A Major Homeowners Insurance Claim
Home insurance is one of the costs that come with home ownership. You pay your premiums to your insurance company and when disaster strikes, you expect that they will pay for most, if not all of the bill. But will they?
Here are 3 tips to help you get the most out of your homeowner’s insurance claim.
Know your limits, deductibles and what your coverage includes. Depending on your policy, your insurance company may or may not cover things like water damage. By reviewing your policy, you’ll know how ...
Buying a Home: What The Extras Cost
Contracts and rentals to consider in home ownership
When it comes to buying a home, there are always additional fees to be considering when you make an offer. Typically, a first-time home buyer needs to be aware of the costs associated with buying a home – legal fees, mortgage rates, home insurance, closing costs, property taxes, land transfer fees…But what about those little extras not everyone considers? The contracts and rentals associated with the home such as furnaces, hot water tanks, and in some locations even your septic tanks – and what that cou...
Hot Real Estate Market in an Icy April
The Spring market continues to buzz in Ottawa real estate, with the number of sales up over 13% in April in spite of inventory levels being down 23% over this time last year. Home buyers are seeing more competition, which is good news for sellers. Certainly we are seeing more multiple offers and higher sale prices, however, with prices still reasonable compared to income in Ottawa real estate these factors aren’t stopping buyers.
Hot Real Estate Market in an Icy April
May 3, 2018 Highlights from the Ottawa Real Estate Board
“Full employm...
Understanding Property Taxes
Property taxes are a necessary part of owning property in Ontario. Anyone in Ontario who owns land or a property has to pay a certain amount of tax to the municipal government.
Although these taxes are unpopular, as all taxes are, property taxes are important because they are the main revenue source for Ontario’s municipalities. Property taxes are separate from other forms of taxes, and the amount that each person owes is based on a unique assessment for their particular property and the tax rate of the municipality the property is in.
How property taxes...
Understanding Property Taxes
Property taxes are a necessary, though disliked part of owning property in Ontario. Anyone in Ontario who owns land or a property has to pay a certain amount of tax to the municipal government. Although these taxes are unpopular, as all taxes are, property taxes are important because they are the main revenue source for Ontario’s municipalities. Property taxes are separate from other forms of taxes, and the amount that each person owes is based on a unique assessment for their particular property and the tax rate of the municipality the property is in.
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