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Click the link below to view the Top 10 New Home Buying Tips www.tarion.com/New-Home-Buyers/Pages/Top-Ten-Tips-For-New-Home-Buyers.aspx [ more ]

The greatest price change in 2012 was in Rockcliffe, the city's priciest neighborhood, where 21 homes were sold between January and August at an average price of almost $1.5 million.  That was 26.5% higher than the average price for all of 2011. ... [ more ]

The Orleans market has been hot in the last four years, with the average resale price west of Jeanne d'Arc Boulevard soaring 29.4% between 2007 and 2011. East of Jeanne d'Arc saw an average price increase of 26.5%. But so far this year, the picture is mixed for... [ more ]

Sellers can facilitate the sale of their home by obtaining a pre-listing home inspection (PLI). Home inspections used to be initiated almost exclusively by the buyer in real estate transactions. However, PLIs, paid for by the seller before a house is put on the... [ more ]

To register for First Time Home Buyer Seminar, click on the 'Home  Buyer Seminar' link on my website. [ more ]

"There has been a lot of attention recently on the need to "cool" the real estate market across the country," said Ottawa Real Estate Board President, Ansel Clarke.  "While there may be a need in some areas, we emphasize that real... [ more ]

Minister of Finance announces tighter mortgage rules: 30 year amortization reduced from 30 years to 25 years. Home equity borrowing reduced from 85% to 80%. Homes over 1 million will require 20% down payment. [ more ]

Here is your State of the market report for September real estate sales of Freeholds and Condos for the month of September 2011 and 2012. Freeholds In September of 2012, the MLS sold 883 units at an average price of $356,760. Homes took an average of 44 days on... [ more ]

Here we are in a beautiful but chilly fall season, hopefully everyone has been following along and done there fall cleaning and Winter preparation. It's getting cold fast so cover those A/C units, dust off the baseboard heaters, get the furnace cleaned and get... [ more ]

  The thought of evicting a tenant fills most landlords with dread, not only because of the loss of income during the process but as well as the time and stress is quite wearisome. We have all heard the horror stories and may have one of... [ more ]

(Condo Contact Article – Fall 2012) CONDOMINIUMS – WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? When people are Buying and Selling Condominiums, the realization of what exactly they are purchasing and buying into becomes secondary at times as they get caught up... [ more ]

It is that time of year again, Ottawa. Haunting Season at Saunders Farm is happening until October 31st. The award-winning family-run destination farm features beautiful hedge mazes, Jumping Pillows, Hayrides, a Barn of Terror, live original stage shows and lots of... [ more ]

Property assessments for more than 250,000 homes will start hitting mailboxes today, and some downtown homeowners can expect to see a  sharp spike in their taxes. Ward Total value change (%) Diff. from... [ more ]

Looking for family outings in Ottawa and surrounding areas on a shoestring budget or even for FREE? Fall is upon us in the Nation’s Capital, just look out the window for the proof! The leaves have changed beautiful shades of red, orange and yellow. So why... [ more ]