It has been a while since we have touched back on this topic, and given summer is a season where many transactions take place in the real estate market, we thought it could be a good idea to remind upcoming homebuyers of the process behind a future purchase. A mortgage…
It’s the summer of 2017, and a very important one for Canada, as it celebrates its 150th birthday! The capital city will be full of festivities to commemorate the big event, and we thought it would be a good idea to share what we think would be the best ones to attend! 1. Ottawa Fringe…
Back in late November/early December, we had an Ottawa homeowner share his story with our community, with a special focus on a toilet he brought from Germany! Now we are in mid May, with a real estate agent sharing his story with us! Meet Zev Kershman and his very inspiring story about his real estate life….
The summer season can usually mean a fresh start for many people, when it comes to buying a new home. This blog aims to help those who are trying to make the best out of this big decision on what they want to do with their future home, especially because of the costs. New homes…
This blog is dedicated to people who have recently moved to Ottawa, or are about to! We tend to focus mostly on real estate matters and housework, but it would be useful to talk about the city itself, especially given spring is finally here! Ottawa is a unique city, with things to do for just…
You’ve succeeded in going through all the mortgage process, and had your offer on a new home accepted! Now, it’s time to physically make that change despite all the overwhelming emotions can accompany it. The first weeks or even months may not be simple or very comfortable, until you make all the big changes you…
This weeks’ blog will be a little different. We thought we’d cover a story taking place in a provincial electoral district in British Columbia that is feeling the effects of the mortgage rules set out by the federal government in October 2016. The MP of Chilliwack-Hope Mark Strahl has recently come out to make a…
Two weeks ago, we covered five of ten ways energy bills can be reduced during the winter season at home, sometimes by investing money to save in the long term, or simply doing some maintenance around the home at no cost, to save costs monthly. This weeks’ blog will cover five more ways the same…
It may not have been the coldest of winters this year, but wanting to feel cozy at home during the evenings and weekends means having to potentially turn up the heat! This two-part blog will explain ways in which you can optimize your savings when it comes to keeping warm at home. …
Two weeks ago, I wrote about questions you should be asking a real estate agent at an open house, especially if you were very keen on it. This time, here are many questions you and a broker like me will ask one another if you want to get a good mortgage deal for said house! The…
