Before we even begin, I do not mean investing in a whole town! This blog is going to discuss investing in properties located in small towns, specifically Ottawa. And let me say, it’s not necessarily ideal. The problem with small towns is the low market appreciation. Around Ottawa, you have towns such as Smith Falls…
The real estate industry in Canada is always intriguing. It always generates interest from within and abroad, and the papers are always claiming that the number of transactions are always outdoing themselves months after months, even year-on-year. So what is happening so far this fall? The statistics from the CREA appear…
Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking to a friend who recently bought a home in Ottawa, as to get some insights about his experience with the building and mortgages. David and his partner moved into their home in December of 2016 and here is the conversation we had. Eric: How did you go…
Being in between the sale of your home while looking to buy a new home can often be stressful. If you cash in too early on your current one, you may end up wasting time renting an apartment, as well as a large volume of storage space for all your furniture and belongings. On the…
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…
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 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. …
