Bank of Canada to keep interest rates low longer
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Ottawa Resale Home Market Drops 9% in February
OTTAWA — The market for resale home sales in Ottawa remained sluggish in February, according to the Ottawa Real Estate Board. Figures released by the board Tuesday showed a 9.3-per-cent drop in sales compared with February 2012. According to the board, a total of 914 resale homes were sold through the board’s multiple listings service,…
Understanding Mould in your Home
Believe it or not, everyone has a bit of mould in their home. Just leave some bread in a drawer for a month if you do not believe me. Mould can be helpful – as with penicillin, a small nuisance or a big one for anyone that has dealt with toxic mould. What is mould?…
Ottawa Real Estate Market Dips but Condo Demand Expected to Rise
Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 602 residential properties in January through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® system, compared with 682 in January 2012, a decrease of 11.7 per cent. “The Ottawa resale market, which started to flatten out in November and December – potentially as a result of the governments’ aim to…
When to Call in the Experts
Buying or selling a home is no simple business transaction. It takes a team of experts and professionals you can trust to achieve your goals and protect your interests. Bringing in the right experts at the right time will ensure your purchase or sale goes smoothly and you don’t pay a big personal and financial…
Selling with a Real Estate Representative
Real estate sections of public libraries abound with books on selling you home privately. In addition to pointers on sprucing up your home for maximum sale ability, they provide homeowners with tips on the “psychology of showing a house.” Yet, most homeowners choose to sell through a REALTOR®. Selecting a REALTOR® Finding the right real…
Selecting and Working with a REALTOR®
Buying or selling a home in today’s market requires a lot of work and a lot of knowledge about sales and real estate. It’s one of the largest purchases or biggest business transactions many of us will ever make. It doesn’t pay to depend on blind luck. Whether you are a buyer or a seller,…