Tag Archives: Real Estate
We are now in 2018 – and the real estate market in Canada has brought fresh changes to the way we will be buying houses now and for the many years to come. And it’s not just an issue of very high prices anymore… On New Years’ Day, a new mortgage rule was approved that…
As we start looking into the real estate market of 2018, many things could start changing, but this time we are looking at the inside of homes. Technology has not only invaded our personal and professional lives, but now taking over our homes in more ways than we can imagine. What is…
Our last blog showed an analysis of the nationwide real estate market during the month of September, where prices had gone up and in most cases, sales as well. The real estate market in the country has generally been doing well, especially with rise of foreign investors on the West Coast. But are things set…
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…
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp (CMHC) said late Friday April 25, 2014 it will stop insuring mortgages on second homes, effective May 30, 2014. Anyone who has an insured mortgage will no longer be able to act as a co-borrower on another mortgage that CMHC insures. In addition, it will stop offering mortgage insurance to…