Archives for Buying

4 reasons to buy a home before the end of the year

Does cooler weather mean that you should cool down your house hunt?  Absolutely not!  Sellers who have homes listed during the colder months are usually motivated to sell and list prices are typically lower in December…but wait…there’s more! Traditionally, housing markets cool down at year end, but this Business Insider post suggests taking advantage of four factors that could work in your favour.   First, borrowing rates are exceedingly low and that means you save a bundle. In addition, the seasonal slowdown means fewer buyers submitting competing bids for choice properties which could put you in a strong negotiating position. There
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Busy Spring Real Estate Market in Ottawa Continues in June 2015

Curious about what’s going on in the Ottawa Real Estate Market?   Below are some highlights of our June market.  Curious about a certain area?  Please contact us and/or one of our Sales Representatives  for details, we have up to date statistics on all Ottawa neighbourhoods.     Ottawa Real Estate Market Update:  The busy spring real estate market in Ottawa continues in June 2015 – from the Ottawa Real Estate Board  Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,694 residential properties in June through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® system, compared with 1,657 in June 2014, an increase of
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Why January is a GREAT time to list your home for sale

  So it’s January, it’s cold outside and there’s snow everywhere. You’re anxious to sell your house, but you think January can’t possibly be the best time for that. Your family and friends all agree that April is a much better month to put your house on the market. So you wait……. and wait ……. and wait. Well STOP WAITING!! Here are 3 great reasons to list your house for sale in January. 1. There are fewer houses on the market – you’ll have less competition and a greater chance of getting an offer. 2. Anyone house hunting in January
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