Barrhaven is a growing neighbourhood, with a lot to offer. Whether you’re in search of your forever home or you’re a first-time home buyer, Barrhaven may have an option for you. There are different price points and everything you may need is close by – especially for families! If you’ve been following along with our series in collaboration with Little Miss Ottawa, you may have seen our article together on the Best Things To Do In Westboro, the Best Things To Do In Kanata or perhaps you stumbled across the article  Everything You Want to Know About the Ottawa Housing Market. We are pl ..read more

Timing is everything. No seller or buyer wants to be stuck with owning two homes, or having sold without a place to go. Most people go through this predicament at some point in their life during their journey of owning a home. This is a time that your Realtor can offer you invaluable guidance. The timing of what you’re selling and what you’re buying all play important aspects of this process. Thankfully, we’ve never had a client need to move into our basement. So, how do you know when it’s a good time? Keep an eye on the market conditions. Again, this is where your Realtor helps as they’ll be ..read more

Considering 2019 as your year to buy or sell? First-time buyers are expected to dominate the market in 2019. Whether it’s your first home or a second investment property, there are some things to keep in mind. What to think about… We will continue to see an inventory shortage of homes in the most popular areas. This includes both urban and suburban neighbourhoods. Urban areas are with good amenities and excellent public transit and in suburban areas, Kanata and Barrhaven will continue to be very popular. We will also continue to see an increase in house prices driven by supply and demand. An ..read more

December is here, which means it’s time to ask yourself: Have you been accurately preparing your home for winter? You might have already hung the lights and put the tree up, but there are some key steps that you should take to make sure your home is ready for the cold weather. Here are 8 ways you should be preparing your home for winter: Preparing a House for Winter 1. Assess your pipes Frozen pipes can quickly cause flooding, structural damage, and mold. Take a preemptive step by insulating your home’s pipes where possible, disconnecting garden hoses, keeping the heat on (even at a lower te ..read more

You go to a dentist for teeth cleaning. Most times you will go to a hair salon for a cut or an up-do. You’ll turn to an interior designer because there are too many colours and furniture pieces to choose from. These are all things you could do yourself, but there’s a reason for experts in each field… and the same goes for buying or selling a home. Using A Realtor For Buying There are few things in life that are free. Hiring a good Realtor to help you with a purchase of a home is a no brainer. In almost all cases the Buyer Agent is actually paid by the Seller of the home. Your Realtor will use ..read more

Recently bought a home? Looking to purchase one soon? Have one and need to bring some creative ideas to your space? The Ottawa Fall Home Show is on now until the 30th at the EY Centre and it’s the perfect opportunity for some inspiration! You can take a peek here for a schedule of what is happening on the main stage. Today, local entrepreneur The Urban Botanist is on stage at 1:00pm talking about terrariums, house plants, botanical home design, plant care and more! View this post on Instagram T O D A Y ? Come see The Urban Botanist talk shop about terrariums – house plants – botanical h ..read more

How to Write an Offer Letter For a House Are you ready to make an offer on your dream home? There are many factors that will determine whether it’s accepted. For some sellers, it’s all about the money. For others, buyer concessions that lead to a quick and convenient sale can really sweeten the pot. But there’s one way to appeal to sellers that buyers often overlook: offer letters. Many home hunters assume that a letter won’t make a difference, but it can. If you write something that strikes a chord with a seller, it might just be a deciding factor in whether they sell to you. Here are five ti ..read more

Curious about a move to Ottawa? It’s important to have an idea of the cost of living in Ottawa. Will your usual spending provide you with the same type of lifestyle in Ottawa? What neighbourhood can you afford to buy in? What is the average salary? We’ve put together five points for you to consider. How does it compare to other major cities? The cost of living in Ottawa and housing is still affordable compared to other large cities in Canada, and around the world for that matter. Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary are expensive when you factor in the cost of housing. Take a look at a report M ..read more