First-Time Buyer Checklist: Prep for Your House Hunt with Ease
Buying your first home is a huge milestone—equal parts exciting and nerve-wracking. It’s the dream of having a place to call your own, but it can also feel like a maze of finances, paperwork, and decisions. Take a deep breath—you’ve got
December 2024 Ottawa Real Estate: Market Trends You Should Know
As 2024 wrapped up, Ottawa’s real estate market showed signs of resilience and optimism despite ongoing challenges. December closed out the year with 613 homes sold through the MLS® System of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB), marking a 7.9%
Home Inventory Made Easy: Protect Your Belongings & Peace of Mind
Imagine trying to remember every single item you own—right down to the details like brand, make, and value—after a fire, flood, or theft. Sounds impossible, right? That’s why a home inventory is such a valuable tool. It’s a proactive way
November 2024 Ottawa Real Estate Market Update: Seasonal Slowdown, Steady Progress
As the holiday season takes over and the snow begins to fall, Ottawa’s real estate market is showing its usual November slowdown—but not without some encouraging signs of steady recovery. While sales dipped slightly compared to October, year-to-date numbers tell
Is It Time to Downsize or Upsize?
Home is where life happens, but what happens when your home doesn’t quite fit your life anymore? For many Canadians, that moment of reflection is now—37% are considering downsizing, while 25% are looking to upsize. Whether your home feels too
October 2024 Ottawa Real Estate Market Trends and Insights
Ottawa’s real estate market made waves this October, showing signs of steady growth and shifting dynamics. From increased sales to evolving price trends, there’s plenty to unpack. Whether you’re considering buying, selling, or just curious about what’s happening in the
Is It Time to Downsize or Upsize? Explore Your Home Options
At some point, many of us begin to wonder—is this home still the right fit for me? Maybe your house has started to feel too big and overwhelming, or perhaps your family has outgrown your current space. Whether you’re thinking
Ottawa Real Estate Market Steady Amid September Shifts
September 2024 brought some interesting shifts to Ottawa’s real estate scene. The market saw a solid 11.4% increase in home sales compared to the same month last year, with 1,047 properties sold through the MLS® System. While that sounds promising,
Thinking of Moving? Key Steps to Prepare for a Big Change
From 2019 to 2021, 2.1 million Canadian households packed up and moved. That’s a lot of boxes! Maybe you’re thinking it’s time for a change too—a new neighbourhood, more space, or even a different city. But let’s be real—change can
August 2024 Ottawa Real Estate: Summer Market Surge Persists
The Ottawa real estate market has been heating up all summer, and it shows no signs of cooling down as we head into fall. With 1,100 homes sold in August 2024—a solid 10.2% increase from the same time last year—buyers