Son or Daughter away at university? Consider Purchasing instead of Renting
February 26, 2018If you’re at that stage or if your children will be leaving for post-secondary education in the next few years, there’s another option worth exploring: purchasing an apartment or house where they can live during their studies and which can also serve as an investment for you. For parents whose financial...
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Considering Buying a Home in Gatineau? Keep Appreciation in Mind
February 19, 2018As a Realtor with more than 30 years of experience in the Ottawa area, I work often with buyer clients who are new to our city and are intrigued by the novelty of having another province just across a bridge over the Ottawa River. It’s there that you will find the...
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10 Easy Ways to Improve Curb Appeal when Selling Your Home
February 14, 2018If you’ve ever sold a home, you know what it’s like to get the interior into pristine shape so that potential buyers are impressed as soon as they step inside and take their first look around. You clean, you de-clutter, you re-arrange art and accessories, you sometimes re-paint a few rooms...
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Ottawa’s Resale Market sees above-average January Sales, Low Inventory
February 5, 2018The sales numbers for Ottawa’s resale real estate market for the first month of 2018 are in, and there is some good news if you happen to be a seller. It was a month that saw unusually low inventory, continuing a trend we’ve seen throughout the past year. The Ottawa Real Estate...