This week gives us a small history lesson, on the few families that built Ottawa’s homes after WWII. One of the most important blogs to date! In the 1950s, Robert Campeau arrived in Ottawa and took on various odd jobs to provide for his family, but soon became immersed in…
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…
And we are back for the first blog of 2017 – we hope you’ve had an excellent New Year’s weekend and are looking forward to some interesting real estate investment projects. This weeks’ blog will discuss factors that could affect real estate prices in 2017, which could possibly help you invest at a lower price….
Whether you are on the buying/renting side or selling/renting out side of apartments and houses, one of the biggest factors in the person’s decision is how the photos of the place are presented. Photos play a great deal on how the person wanting to rent or buy a house will perceive their selection of interest, and…
According to many people, selling the house in the winter is a hassle. Some even say that it is the worst time of the year to sell a home. Given the severity of winter here in Ottawa, with snow storms and cold weather, it is definitely a challenge, but not for the determined ones! During…
2014 is almost half way over but do not fret, it is not too late to implement some changes to aid your mortgage. Keep organized and you can still obtain as good mortgage deals. Here are 7 mortgage tips for the rest of 2014. Due to the new mortgage regulations implementing in 2014, lenders are extra…
There have been numerous reports suggesting the current economy is making it hard for Generation Y to purchase their own property. While it is true for the most part, some milennials are winning the game. While most people in their 20s spend their income for social pleasure, one young adult in Toronto is taking life…
In the last blog post, the booming spring real estate market was discussed. With a change of winds and more sunshine, spring may have you considering the next chapter in your life. With your heart set on a change of scenery, a burgeoning family, or an upgrade for your kin, buying a new home is as…
While there’s still a chill in the air, something within us is awakening and we’re brushing off the dust from hibernating all winter. The promise of spring is soon approaching. There is a consensus among people within the real estate industry that spring is the busiest time of year for real estate, having the most…
We all want the best for our children. For years of their lives we nurture and provide for them – giving them both the emotional security to mature gracefully, and the physical security of a roof over their heads. It’s only natural to want to send your children off into the world with secure footing…
