You’ve heard of curb appeal, but what about backyard appeal? Your backyard is an extension of your home and can add or detract from its value. Although most improvements will increase your property value, they don’t all provide the same return on your investment when...
What do you look for in a neighbourhood? A friendly local coffee shop? Access to great schools? A grocery store nearby? Buying a new home also means buying a new neighbourhood. Need help picking the right one? In our Ottawa Neighbourhood...
Pent-up demand for homes in the Ottawa area continued to drive up average resale prices by 35% in March, compared to last year, to $758,802 for a residential-class property. A number of new listings came onto the market resulting in 2285 properties being sold,...
Selling your home can be stressful, and it can be made more or less stressful depending on the seller’s agent you choose. All realtors are not created equal. If you speak to different agents, you’ll quickly learn that we don’t all use the same strategies to sell your...
The red hot Ottawa resale market continued throughout February. Even with low inventory levels it was record month for sales due to properties coming on the market selling very quickly. For details on February’s activity, we are sharing the OREB’s February...
Ready to sell your Ottawa-Barrhaven home? First, ask yourself this question: “Will my home impress?”. In real estate, first impressions matter, so when you put in the extra work to prepare your home for sale, you’ll sell faster and for more. How to...
