Purchasing a Cottage? Check Internet Availability

August 27, 2021

Thinking of purchasing a summer cottage or a waterfront property you plan to use as a year-round second home? Before looking for a place in a favorite region, remember that the high-speed internet connection we take for granted in Ottawa is not available everywhere. Internet service is better in some rural...

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RRSP Home Buyer’s Plan & what is it?

August 20, 2021

The RRSP Home Buyer's Plan is a federally instituted government program that allows you to withdraw up to $35,000 from your RRSP to buy or build a qualifying home. To participate in the HBP, you must meet both the HBP eligibility conditions and RRSP withdrawal conditions. Do I meet the HBP...

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Buying New-Construction?

August 6, 2021

Be Sure you Understand Ontario’s New Home Warranty Are you considering purchasing a new home or condo unit that’s still under construction? In addition to working with buyers and sellers of resale homes in Ottawa for more than 30 years, I’ve assisted many clients with new-construction properties, when buyers make their decisions...

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Ottawa Resale House & Condo Prices up 17% in July

August 6, 2021

The average sale prices of houses and condo units in Ottawa’s resale market in July of 2021 were both up 17% over the same month last year, the Ottawa Real Estate Board  says. In other highlights of its report on sales for the month, the Board says the Ottawa market has...

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