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Neighbourhood Snapshot: Exploring Almonte

July 30, 2018 | Comments Off

Under 30 minutes to Ottawa, Almonte is an Area Home Buyers Should Consider Most of us have heard the Mark Twain quote “Buy land, they’ve stopped making it”, there’s no doubt that investing in real estate is a great way to build equity. As prices in the urban centres creep up, more Ottawa buyers are purchasing condos as a way to get into real estate investment. We saw a condo boom in 2017 and the trend is continuing into 2018. While this is a great option, if the condo lifestyle doesn’t appeal to you, you might consider bucking the trend
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Listed, Viewed, Sold! Steps in the home selling process

July 23, 2018 | Comments Off

Listed, Viewed, Sold! Steps in the home selling process Selling your home is a big task, and an important one to pay critical attention to – as your house is typically your biggest asset. Ensuring that you’re ready to start this journey is key, and being as prepared as possible can ensure your house is sold for its’ top value. There are many important steps along the way when it comes to selling your house, and to take off some of the pressures, we’ve laid them out for you in this article. Find a realtor Your realtor is going to be
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Choosing a Realtor That’s Right for You

July 16, 2018 | Comments Off

Choosing a Realtor That’s Right for You When it comes time for you to buy or sell your home, you’ll want to be sure that you have the guidance and support necessary for you to make a decision you’re most comfortable with. With that said, finding the right Realtor is just as (if not more) important as finding the right home. We know that by choosing Royal LePage Team Realty you are trusting us to ensure your real estate transaction goes smoothly and that your interests and investments are protected, our REALTORS® take this responsibility very seriously. Selling your home? Albeit a
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Airbnb: New regulations may change your investment

July 9, 2018 | Comments Off

To Airbnb or not to Airbnb? New regulations in Ottawa In the past few years, the trend of Airbnb has been sweeping the nation. Airbnb gives property owners a platform to rent income properties and even their own homes as short term rentals. With the homeowner in control of timing and rates, this can be a great way to off-set the costs of owning a property. However, with the implementation of new taxes for short term rentals and with some condominium corporations changing their rules to disallow individuals from utilizing their units for such purposes, it may not be as
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Ottawa Real Estate Market Snapshot: June 2018

July 9, 2018 | Comments Off

June 2018 in Ottawa Real Estate: Market Snapshot Ottawa Real Estate Market Snapshot: June 2018: The Ottawa Condo market is leading the way in units sold, up over 16% in the first half of 2018 compared to the same time period last year, experts say Buyers looking for affordable homes may be turning to the Condo market, due to the increase in price in single family homes. Compared with 2017 Ottawa home sales in the $250-275K price point have decreased by 37%, and we’ve seen a 41% decrease in the $275-300K price range. Have questions? Looking for specific neighbourhood stats? Message
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Why summer is a good time to move…

June 28, 2018 | Comments Off

Why summer is a good time to move… School’s officially out for summer! If you’re like us, you’re probably thinking beaches, holidays, cottages… any activity that will get us out to enjoy the warm weather…but it can also be a perfect time to move! While there might not be as much real estate activity in July as there is in May, it may surprise you to find out that June, July and August are busy months in Ottawa real estate, especially in recent years. The weather is fine and there are still a lot of great opportunities to buy
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Buying a Home: Step by Step

June 20, 2018 | Comments Off

Buying a Home: Step by Step Buying a home can seem like a daunting task in the beginning. There are so many options to consider, let alone finding that dream home. You may be wondering what the main things to consider when you’re going to buy a house, and how the process works? With so much information surrounding the housing market, we’ve created a short step-by-step process to help you with all your home buying needs! Finances The daunting and confusing aspect of buying a home always lands in the finance department. Mostly because finances on a large scale become
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Turn your Vacation into a Staycation: Activities for families in Ottawa

June 13, 2018 | Comments Off

Turn your Vacation into a Staycation: Activities for families in Ottawa Summer is a wonderful time to spend a little quality time with friends and family; things are more relaxed, the kids are out of school and you won’t have to worry about a last minute snow storm interfering with travel plans (well here’s hoping!) . But organizing a family vacation, especially when you have young children, can be stressful (just think of the Griswalds). The packing, planning, stopping, driving, – the list could go on and on. Have you ever arrived at your destination tired, wishing you’d just stayed home?
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Neighbourhood Snapshot : Carlington is an Ottawa Community to Watch

June 12, 2018 | Comments Off

When you buy a home, it’s more than just the house itself, you’re really buying into a lifestyle, and becoming part of a community. The Ottawa and surrounding area has a lot to offer and there may be “hidden gems” that you hadn’t considered. We’re excited to introduce a new series of blog posts dedicated to giving readers the inside scoop on some great Ottawa neighbourhoods, starting with Carlington! Welcome to Carlington! Nestled in the heart of the city, Carlington is a community to watch. This neighbourhood has lots of amenities along with easy access to the Queensway making travel
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Ottawa Real Estate Market Snapshot: May 2018

June 6, 2018 | Comments Off

Ottawa Real Estate Market Snapshot: May 2018: While inventory is still lower than normal, the number of listings coming onto the market this month is typical spring activity! Have questions? Looking for specific neighbourhood stats? Message us!! Empty attachment or post type not equal ‘attachment’ The following are hightlights from the Ottawa Real Estate Board’s latest News Release read the full story Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 2,279 residential properties in May through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 2,294 in May 2017, a decrease of 0.7 per cent. The five-year average for May sales
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