Retired & Planning to Downsize? I can Help
May 31, 2023As a Realtor who has helped buyers and sellers in Ottawa for more than 30 years, I always enjoy hearing from clients as their housing needs change, in some cases many years after I first assisted them. In recent years I have been hearing from clients who have reached retirement...
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MONTHS OF INVENTORY
May 29, 2023What does “months of inventory” mean for buyers and sellers? If you are planning to buy or sell a house or condo in Ottawa, there’s a key number worth noting, because it has a big impact on your experience. When the Ottawa Real Estate Board releases sales results and average prices each...
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Avoid These Buyer Turn-offs
May 26, 2023With more than 30 years of experience taking homebuyers through Ottawa properties, I know immediately when I spot something that will make buyers cringe. These are the negative things that can make them scratch a property from their list or decline to visit in the first place. In many cases, these issues...
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Tips on Selling a Cottage
May 17, 2023I sometimes hear from long-time clients who have decided to sell the family cottage or year-round second vacation home. They often ask if there are different issues to think about when preparing a cottage or rural property for sale than when selling your city house or condo. There are similarities and differences...
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Buying a resale house or Condo? What to Know about Ottawa’s Spring Market
May 8, 2023Planning to purchase a house or condo unit in Ottawa in coming months? Congratulations! Here are a few things to know about what to expect, based on the sales numbers for April from the Ottawa Real Estate Board: Prices are Lower than a Year Ago, but Starting to Rise After the Bank...
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APRIL MARKET REPORT
May 5, 2023Ottawa Resale Market Favoring Sellers Again After a few months of balanced conditions, Ottawa’s resale real estate market is favoring sellers again because of lower than usual inventory on the market. There is other good news for sellers in the Ottawa Real Estate Board’s report on sales in Ottawa for April. Multiple-offer situations...
