Ottawa Select Real Estate Blog

About 1297 Homes will Sell Today!

About 1297 Homes will Sell Today!

Some homeowners have been waiting for months to put their house on the market because they don’t think people are buying homes right now. If that’s you, know that even though the housing market has slowed compared to ...

Read More
Homeowner Insurance 101

Homeowner Insurance 101

Not all insurance products are created equal. It is important to understand all the different insurance products to ensure you have proper coverage. Below are the main insurance product options you will encounter with homeownership, and ...

Read More
Appraisal Tips for Success

Appraisal Tips for Success

Before banks or lending institutions can consider loaning money for a property, they need to know the current market value of that property. The job of an appraiser is to check the general condition of your home and ...

Read More
June’s Resale Market Eases into Summer

June’s Resale Market Eases into Summer

Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) sold 1,658 residential properties in June through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System, compared with 1,493 in June 2022, an increase of 11%. June’s sales included ...

Read More
Ottawa Resale Market Heats up in May

Ottawa Resale Market Heats up in May

Ottawa Resale Market Heats up in May June 5, 2023 Sales increase for the first time since February 2022 Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) sold 1,939 residential properties in May through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® ...

Read More
Resale Market Springs Back in Favour of Sellers

Resale Market Springs Back in Favour of Sellers

Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) sold 1,488 residential properties in April through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System, compared with 1,876 in April 2022, a decrease of 21%. April’s sales included ...

Read More
The Ultimate Home Maintenance Checklist

The Ultimate Home Maintenance Checklist

For many owners, home maintenance happens only when something goes awry. Overflowing gutters, a balky furnace, or a chimney that refuses to draw provoke an expensive emergency call to service technicians. Worse, your family's safety could be in ...

Read More
Top Reasons for Selling Your House

Top Reasons for Selling Your House

Many of today’s homeowners bought or refinanced their homes during the pandemic when mortgage rates were at history-making lows. Since rates doubled in 2022, some of those homeowners put their plans to move on hold, not wanting to lose the ...

Read More
March Resales: Signs of Spring Surge Sprouting

March Resales: Signs of Spring Surge Sprouting

Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) sold 1,194 residential properties in March through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System, compared with 2,003 in March 2022, a decrease of 40%. March’s sales included ...

Read More
Mortgage Misunderstandings That Can Cost You

Mortgage Misunderstandings That Can Cost You

The spring season is finally creeping into view for us which leads to the opening of the Spring Market for buying and selling. Similar to how you may be waiting for the best deals on certain item you want to buy right now, you also should be aiming ...

Read More
Spring Newsletter: get your FREE copy now!

Spring Newsletter: get your FREE copy now!

" Extra! Extra! Read All About it!!"      "HOT OFF THE PRESS!" It's spring time (or apparently it is anyways) and that means our quarterly Newsletter is HOT off the press ready to go into your hands! Our favourite part, ...

Read More
Mistakes to Avoid While Moving with a Pet

Mistakes to Avoid While Moving with a Pet

There’s no doubt that pets add another layer of stress and complication to a move, but of course we wouldn’t leave them behind for the world. And moving with an animal can be done safely! Read on to learn seven mistakes people ...

Read More
How to Save for A Home

How to Save for A Home

Have you been dreaming of owning your own home or even upgrading the one you currently have? With a few simple steps and a little saving, you could be well on your way to move-in day. If home ownership is on your to-do list, follow these simple ...

Read More
5 Ways Couples Can Manage Finances Together

5 Ways Couples Can Manage Finances Together

When most couples plan things they can do together, managing money might not make it to the top of the list. But maybe it should! Dealing with your finances can cause major strain for anyone and on any relationship. Here are five ways for couples ...

Read More
Spring Cleaning Guide

Spring Cleaning Guide

Spring cleaning might seem like a daunting task, but with a little love, your home will be looking brand new! Spring cleaning is essential to a happy and healthy home. From the bedrooms to bathrooms, to the living room, use this checklist to ...

Read More