29 Dec

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There’s no denying it: First impressions matter immensely when it comes to showing your home on the local Ottawa housing market. In fact, it’s generally believed that home buyers decide whether they like a home or not within the first seven seconds! To ensure that your home's  first impression on potential home buyers is positive instead of negative, continue reading for tips on how to stage your home for showings.

09 Nov

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Ottawa Area

Living in one of the many beautiful Ottawa neighbourhoods provides a level of lifestyle that can fit and fulfill any interests, needs, or stages. In the Ottawa real estate market, you can find upscale condos offering downtown city living, as well as magnificent custom homes offering land. In the Ottawa real estate area, you truly can find the lifestyle you have dreamed of enjoying. Beyond even the wonderful real estate choices available, part of the draw to the Ottawa community is the expansive facilities and venues offered that provide entertainment, enjoyment, activities, and recreation for people of all ages throughout the year. Some of the best facilities and venues you will want to take advantage of while living in Ottawa are:

04 Nov

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If you’re thinking about investing in an Ottawa area home for sale, one of the first tasks you will face is securing a mortgage for your dream home. While it’s true that interest rates have dramatically decreased in the last several years, it’s also true that lending agencies have become a bit more strict when it comes to approving loan applications. Below, you’ll find several tips on things you can do to ensure that your Ottawa real estate mortgage loan application is approved.

17 Oct

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When it comes to buying Ottawa area homes for sale, there are three very important factors you should always consider:
  • The condition of the home
  • The home’s location
  • The listing price
Having all the information you can about these three factors will help you determine whether it’s worth it to buy the Ottawa area real estate you’re considering. Continue reading to learn more about what types of questions you should be asking when it comes to each of these factors.

08 Aug

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Ottawa Homes For Sale

In today’s housing market climate, the way you market your home on the Ottawa real estate market can either make or break your efforts to sell your home. That’s because it’s such a competitive market right now! There are plenty of Ottawa homes listed on the market right now and if you fail to attract the attention of qualified buyers, another Ottawa home seller is sure to. Below, we’ll provide you with several Dos and Don’ts when it comes to marketing your Ottawa real estate .

03 Aug

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Are you a home buyer searching for your dream home at a bargain price? If that’s the case, then you'll want to keep reading as we explain the most effective way to make an offer on a home in today's economic climate. If you follow our tips, we guarantee that you’ll walk away with an incredible deal on a beautiful Ottawa home that exceeds even your expectations!

29 Jul

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Ottawa Homes

Many Ottawa home sellers think that all the work is done as soon as both parties have signed the purchase offer. However, any responsible home seller knows that there are still several things they must do in order to ensure that the closing goes smoothly. Below, we’ve listed the top things that Ottawa area home sellers should do right before closing.

14 Jul

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Ottawa home buyers are expecting to see an immaculate property the moment they drive up. The property should offer a jaw-dropping first impression that will make any home buyer scream STOP THE CAR – I WANT TO SEE THAT HOUSE!

07 May

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Ottawa Relocation with Pets

Moving can be stressful enough for us humans, but our furry family members can be especially prone to stress during a move. Pets get used to routines just like their human relatives do. But, unlike us, they are not independent. They look to us to provide them with their most basic needs. By following a few simple steps you can make your move to Ottawa  “pet friendly”.

05 May

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As anyone who’s entered the Ottawa area real estate market lately knows, it’s definitely a buyer’s market right now. After all, home prices are down as are total number of home sales. That doesn’t mean, however, that there aren’t still great opportunities for Ottawa area home sellers. So long as the Ottawa home seller is carrying out an effective Ottawa real estate marketing plan, it’s still possible to sell your home for the price you want in a relatively short amount of time. Continue reading to learn about some marketing strategies that we here at Ottawa Homes use to help sell your Ottawa area home.