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"Autumn Leaves are Falling; Home Prices are Not" | Ottawa Real Estate: Market Snapshot September 2018

"Autumn Leaves are Falling; Home Prices are Not" | Ottawa Real Estate: Market Snapshot September 2018

October 4, 2018 | Comments Off on "Autumn Leaves are Falling; Home Prices are Not" | Ottawa Real Estate: Market Snapshot September 2018

Notable numbers in Ottawa: Market Snapshot September 2018 Have questions? Looking for specific neighbourhood stats? Message us, we’d love to help! Info@teamrealty.ca  October 3, 2018 via the Ottawa Real Estate Board “We continue to experience supply-side issues going into our fall market. The fact is, the number of residential sales would be much higher had we more robust inventory to draw from,” states Ottawa Real Estate Board President Ralph Shaw. “Condos continue to represent a greater proportion of year-to-date unit sales with a 15 per cent increase from this time in 2017.” September 2018 Notable Numbers in Ottawa Real Estate The
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What You Need to Know Before Listing your Home in the Fall

What You Need to Know Before Listing your Home in the Fall

September 20, 2018 | Comments Off on What You Need to Know Before Listing your Home in the Fall

Listing your home in the Fall; tips for selling your home in the Autumn months With this summer’s (extreme) heat behind us, and with nothing but clear skies and crisp fall months ahead!  We often hear sellers say “We’ll wait until Spring to list”, but as HGTV’s expert Scott  MacGillivray outlines in this recent blog, there are some great benefits of selling your house in the fall.  Summer holidays are over, the kids are back in school and you may find yourself with more time to plan your next move.   So, why not swap those hot summer months for a
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Neighbourhood Snapshot: Kemptville “Green and Growing”

Neighbourhood Snapshot: Kemptville “Green and Growing”

September 19, 2018 | Comments Off on Neighbourhood Snapshot: Kemptville “Green and Growing”

Life in Kemptville “Green and Growing” Kemptville, in the municipality of North Grenville, is one of the Ottawa areas blooming communities, fitting of the “Green and Growing” slogan! Offering a welcoming community, great schools, hospital, golf course, retirement residences, business opportunities, and an easy commute to Ottawa, its steadily growing popularity is no surprise! An easy 30-minute commute to Ottawa via the 4-lane 416 highway, the Kemptville area could be considered a “bedroom community”, but it’s so much more than that! With the steady growth of population, as well as a recent boom in economic and real estate development, it
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Protecting Your Home from Critters

Protecting Your Home from Critters

September 13, 2018 | Comments Off on Protecting Your Home from Critters

As the cooler weather starts to roll in, we are all thinking of cozying up indoors and unfortunately our furry friends outside are also thinking the same. Wild animals are currently looking for warm spaces to call home for the winter months and unfortunately our homes can be an attractive target. When animals get into a home, the damage can be severe and costly to fix but fortunately, with some careful planning you can ensure that you are not welcoming some unwanted guests over the winter months. Ottawa is home to many different critters but let’s take a look at
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Frolic into Fall: Fall Maintenance Tips for Homeowners

Frolic into Fall: Fall Maintenance Tips for Homeowners

September 8, 2018 | Comments Off on Frolic into Fall: Fall Maintenance Tips for Homeowners

Getting ready for fall and winter can sound like a chore.  However with a few simple tips and tricks, getting it  done can be quick and will pay off, big time for homeowners. The most important aspect of getting ready is that all of the appropriate maintenance has been performed to keep your home in top shape before the snow flies. There are a few major things to remember when it comes to cold weather.  A large part of getting ready for fall is to prepare your outdoor landscapes for the harsh reality that is Canadian winter, including (but not
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August 2018 Notable Numbers in Ottawa Real Estate

August 2018 Notable Numbers in Ottawa Real Estate

September 7, 2018 | Comments Off on August 2018 Notable Numbers in Ottawa Real Estate

Ottawa Real Estate: Market Snapshot August 2018 We continue to see a healthy real estate market in Ottawa, with inventory levels are improving but still lower than we’ve seen in previous years.  Have questions? Looking for specific neighbourhood stats? Message us, we’d love to help! Info@teamrealty.ca  Empty attachment or post type not equal ‘attachment’ Summer Ends, Active Real Estate Market Continues… September 6, 2018 Ottawa Real Estate Board member sold 1,586 residential properties in August 2018, compared with 1,535 in August 2017, an increase of 3.3 per cent. The five-year average for August sales is 1,417. August’s sales included 1,188 in
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We appear to have a problem:The need to disclose known defects when selling your home

We appear to have a problem:The need to disclose known defects when selling your home

August 22, 2018 | Comments Off on We appear to have a problem:The need to disclose known defects when selling your home

Every home has its’ own unique quirks and character, however, when it comes to purchasing said home, it is important that buyers are aware of any “quirks” that may actually be deficiencies. A deficiency in a home known to the seller is required to be disclosed to the buyer by law, ensuring that any future damage/repair costs cannot be something that the seller becomes liable for. When it comes to disclosing deficiencies in a home, there are two types of defects to consider – patent defects, and latent defects. A patent defect is an easily observed (obvious) defect. An example
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Reverse Mortgages: What to consider when considering a reverse mortgage

Reverse Mortgages: What to consider when considering a reverse mortgage

August 14, 2018 | Comments Off on Reverse Mortgages: What to consider when considering a reverse mortgage

Reverse Mortgages What to consider when considering a reverse mortgage… Reverse mortgages allow homeowners to use the equity in their home as a loan, it’s a  financial strategy that is getting more common. This may be in part because a large segment of Canadian Baby Boomers (born between 1946-1964) “is on strong financial footing and on a clear path to being mortgage-free, if not already.”  But what exactly is a reverse mortgage, and how does it work?  Let’s examine the concept of a reverse mortgage, and some of the benefits and downfalls. What is a reverse mortgage? A reverse mortgage is a
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July 2018 in Ottawa Real Estate: Market Snapshot

July 2018 in Ottawa Real Estate: Market Snapshot

August 7, 2018 | Comments Off on July 2018 in Ottawa Real Estate: Market Snapshot

July 2018 in Ottawa Real Estate: Market Snapshot Ottawa Real Estate Market Snapshot: July 2018:  We continue to see a healthy real estate market in Ottawa, with inventory levels are improving.  Have questions? Looking for specific neighbourhood stats? Message us, we’d love to help!!     A Sizzling Summer for Ottawa Real Estate [posted by the Ottawa Real Estate Board] August 3, 2018 Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,614 residential properties  in July through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 1,524 in July 2017, an increase of 5.9 per cent. The five-year average for July sales is
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The Search Is On – Listings: How the majority of buyers & sellers find listings in 2018

The Search Is On – Listings: How the majority of buyers & sellers find listings in 2018

August 7, 2018 | Comments Off on The Search Is On – Listings: How the majority of buyers & sellers find listings in 2018

As the age of technology and the Internet continues to thrive, many industries have developed over the years to incorporate the constantly changing world of advertising and reaching potential clientele. Long gone are the days of people driving around on the weekends in search of potential listings, and fewer are checking the paper in search of their potential dream home. Despite these changes, the housing market is still booming and buyers and sellers alike are finding their future properties. The real question is, how has the search for real estate listings changed? The majority of that question can be answered
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