Blog Post Archive for Category Market Trends/ News

Ottawa's Real Estate Market in April

May 08, 2017

The MLS statistics for April are out, and they show that Ottawa is trending toward a seller’s market!

Protecting the buyer: Tarion, new builds, and construction delays

April 13, 2017

Newly built homes have all the appeal of the most up-to-date styles and features along with details you have a chance to choose yourself, like countertops, cupboards, and window coverings. Because they are making the biggest purchase of their life, home buyers deserve protection that ensures they receive what they …

Attention Condo Buyers!

April 07, 2017

No-one should have to spend time they could otherwise be enjoying their new home by making court appearances and paying legal fees. To help potential condo buyers, here are a few hints to help you spot a scammer.

Resale Housing Off to a Typical Start

February 17, 2012

“The results indicate it’s been a typical month of January for the Ottawa and area resale housing market” said Board President Ansel Clarke. “...inventory of properties for sale is considerably higher...offering a lot of choice to buyers.”

In the Spring time, Interest rates seem to naturally grow ...

March 29, 2010

And through the entire experience, I remember the best advice came from my lawyer who told me that interest rates, "Go up in the Spring and down in the Fall." As simple as that, he has yet to be wrong. But most of us are so scared of increases, the possible return of the "80s" rates and foreclosures similar to the U.S. that we seem to get scared every time we hear the rates are going up.