Live stream open houses have never been more popular in the real estate world. “Since the feature was made available on REALTOR.ca in April, there have been more than 24,800 live stream open houses conducted by more than 2,600 REALTORS® across Canada.” according to CREA. That’s a lot of people that potentially have been saved …
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Some buyers have dreams of a white picket fence, others imagine a life of luxury when purchasing a home. Those in pursuit of this lifestyle may be curious to know what to expect in the Ottawa luxury condominium market. Luxury condos in Ottawa are typically found in the downtown core, with good proximity to shops …
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The New Importance of Online Tools COVID-19 has changed our lives dramatically. All facets of our day to day routine were transformed. Initially, the Real Estate community saw a drastic slowdown in the sale of homes. However, the industry was quick to adapt to the new challenging environment as we were deemed an essential service. …
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Everyone needs a place to call home. It’s our base. It’s the foundation upon which we build our lives. It defines our sense of community and the satisfaction of participation. But what is the price tag that comes with owning your own home? How do we secure the money to become homeowners? How do we …
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Buying a home with a friend is a good way to get into the housing market. The pandemic has affected businesses everywhere, the Real Estate market has rebounded well. House sales experienced a little interruption early on. It has bounced back bigger and better than what could have ever expected. This has been a result of …
This year has been a real challenge for all of us. The combination of the COVID-19 virus and uncertain economic times have been incredibly worrisome. With the arrival of Fall, the situation is still uncertain and extremely stressful. During the summer, many of us were dreaming of escaping to a safe and relaxing haven. As …
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Have you ever wondered what type of neighbourhood best resonates with you? Buying a home is an exciting time for new, and there are so many choices when it comes to housing styles, are you a bungalow, a stacked condo, a single-family dwelling? Each of these styles of homes can be found in neighbourhoods with …
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Buying a house is easily the biggest decision, and the biggest purchase that many people will make in their lifetime, and often, the hurdles to overcome can be discouraging, to say the least. To purchase a home currently in Canada, you must pass the Canadian Mortgage Stress Test. This test is conducted for the purpose of ensuring that even with financial emergencies or increases in interest rates, buyers will still be able to afford to pay for the mortgage they have. On April 6th, 2020 the rules around Canada’s Mortgage Stress test will become more dynamic, and are thought to
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Is the right time for us to purchase Real Estate? The question of when it is the right time to purchase real estate is always a very important family decision. For millennials, homeownership in Canada is approximately 50 percent. In contrast, 55 percent of their parents currently own their own homes. While millennials have lower …
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Legal Recreational Cannabis and the Impact on the Ottawa Real Estate Market Updated 24 April 2020 Recreational cannabis has been legal in Canada since October 2018. Saskatchewan’s implementation of the new law has been the most efficient. Ontario was the slowest; however, it is now improving the availability of cannabis products. Federal and Provincial regulations, …
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