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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 ...

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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 ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Title Insurance: What It Is and Why You Need It

Title Insurance: What It Is and Why You Need It

Title insurance is one of those things that most people have heard of, but don’t really understand what it is. In short, title insurance protects you from any losses that may occur as a result of problems with the title to your property. ...

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Six Tips for Finding the Right Rental Property

Six Tips for Finding the Right Rental Property

If your future plan includes moving out on your own, you may have a few concerns as you plan to spread your wings. Unless you’ve been saving funds and working on your finances for the last year or so, you may not be quite ready to buy a home ...

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10 Questions to Ask Potential Roommates

10 Questions to Ask Potential Roommates

You’ve probably heard that renting rooms in your own home is becoming quite common. Perhaps you’re just searching for a roommate for your next semester at college. Maybe you’re a landlord who is trying to pair roommates together. ...

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10 Winter House Plants for Your Home

10 Winter House Plants for Your Home

Cold weather tends to keep some of us indoors during the long winter months. But there is some hope in battling the cabin fever that can make us feel a little blue. Houseplants are a great way to bring some fresh air and greenery into your ...

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3 Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity

3 Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity

If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years as home prices skyrocketed and you made your monthly mortgage payments. Home equity builds over time and can help you achieve certain goals. According ...

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Financial tips to start off the New Year

Financial tips to start off the New Year

Make financial success a part of your New Year resolutions With the New Year now upon us, it's a great time to consider setting financial goals for yourself. Whether it's paying off debt, investing, or saving for a big purchase, many Canadians ...

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10 Reasons Why Ottawa Is A Good Place To Live

10 Reasons Why Ottawa Is A Good Place To Live

Ottawa is widely recognized as one of the best places to live in Canada and regularly appears on lists of the world’s top 100 cities. Home to a buoyant economy, diverse population, and outstanding education –combined with its rich ...

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Tools and habits to stay on track with your money goals

Tools and habits to stay on track with your money goals

In recent years, financial planning has been reduced from a process to a product. The broader financial industry has offered financial plans, often on a one-time basis, and frequently as a prospecting tool. It is not enough to simply have a ...

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Mortgage borrowing tips for homebuyers

Mortgage borrowing tips for homebuyers

November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada. To help celebrate this occasion folks at the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) have provided you with some helpful tips on how you can find your financial balance. Most Canadians have some ...

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Our Core Values

Our Core Values

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 & ...

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