Ottawa Select Real Estate Blog

Big things happen with the start of the autumn season: back to school, getting back to productive routines, cooler nights, warm drinks (apple cider too, yum!) sweater weather and PUMPKINS!  There are so many things to look forward to  ...

Getting ahead financially while renting may be your new, realistic, goal. Considering that for roughly three-quarters of Canadians, owning property has become virtually unattainable, the concept that homeownership is the marker of ...

With the arrival of fall bringing cooler nights, shorter days and busier schedules, you might be wondering how you can extend the feeling of summer fun and continue to enjoy patio season well into the autumn months. Whether you’re hosting a ...

Use storage hacks for a more organized home — and chill family life. It’s a given. When your kids go back to school, your schedule and family life get more hectic. But you can prep for the school year crush by fine-tuning how you ...

September 6, 2022 Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,137 residential properties in August through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 1,565 in August 2021, a decrease of 27 per cent. August’s ...

We are Kind, Hungry and Smart,First & foremost, we are kind. This is what it means to be part of our team/partner with us. The Select Real Estate team.This is how we intentionally show up in our roles, for our partners, clients & ...

Whether the market is hot or not, there are a few things some home sellers say that they think will get them the best results, but tend to hurt their cause more than help it. Of course you want to sell your house for as much money as ...

You've been thinking about it for months, but now you're sure that this is the year to sell. Answer YES or NO to see just how close you are to sticking that for sale sign in your yard. YES or NO?• My living room, bedroom, and kitchen walls ...

OTTAWA, August 4, 2022 - Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,110 residential properties in July through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 1,718 in July 2021, a decrease of 35 per cent. July’s ...

Why Pay Your Landlords Mortgage When You Can Own?! Read this FREE Special Report “if you’re like most renters, you feel trapped within the walls of a house or apartment that doesn’t feel like yours.”It’s a dream we all ...

Corinne's Sought After Strawberry Salsa!!  INGREDIENTS Juice and zest from 1 medium lime 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup Pinch of fine Himalyan Pink Salt 1 pint of fresh strawberries, hulled and diced 1 jalapeño pepper, ...

"It is best to remove your pets from the house BEFORE you start moving you possessions. Allowing your pets to roam free in the house while the front door is propped wide open, and people are rushing in and out lugging boxes and furniture just ...

Looking for a way to bring privacy to your backyard without taxing your budget? Try one of these clever solutions for a more secluded outdoor space. Get Growing With Grasses Create a low-profile moment of intimacy in a larger outdoor area by ...

The final walk-through on your new home is an exciting event. It means you have successfully maneuvered through negotiations, inspections, and financing approval, and are on the verge of signing your closing papers. Most buyers attend the final ...

Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,508 residential properties in June through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 2,122 in June 2021, a decrease of 29 per cent. June’s sales included 1,138 in the ...

Despite common perception, July is definitely not too late to plant garden vegetables and herbs.1 Many edibles, including both vegetables and herbs that yield multiple harvests, can be planted in midsummer for a fruitful ...

There’s nothing like pulling your curtains open on a bright morning and letting the sunshine flood your room with natural light. Feeling the calm, warm as you ease into a new day.  Embracing natural light in your home can make ...

Renovating Your Home? Check Our FAQ’s! How do I pick a contractor? Ideally, you want to build the same kind of relationship with your contractor as you do with your real estate agent: one built on trust that makes you want to go back to that ...

More and more families are looking for neighbourhoods that can accommodate their changing needs. Whether you’re looking at homes for sale in Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, or anywhere in between, we want to help you find the best ...