Ottawa Select Real Estate Blog

These companies are allowed to operate with almost no oversight, and that’s risky for home buyers and sellers. Tim Hudak is CEO, Ontario Real Estate Association. He says that outside Manitoba, Ontario is the only province that does not have ...

Real estate has long been considered a solid investment for many reasons. It is a relatively safe and easy way for people to build wealth beginning with a small amount of money. If you are interested in investing in real estate, I’d be happy ...

Usually the answer is a resounding no, but it’s a little more complicated than that. When selling your home it’s natural to want to squeeze every last dollar you can from the buyer. There’s nothing wrong with that, but if ...

Whether you live in the city, the suburbs, or the countryside, botanical gardens can be a wondrous, colourful, inspiring escape from routine views and commutes.  What makes botanical gardens not just regular parks are the wide array ...

Building a custom home is hard work that is rewarded when you move into the home of your dreams. The first step is finding the perfect lot to build on. Before you purchase a lot to build on, be aware of these do’s and don’ts. Do work ...

Let’s get out our crystal ball and take a look: No, they won’t drop. What housing prices will most likely do is level off a bit. We probably won’t see sky-high appreciation rates as we saw over 2020 and 2021. Instead, the rates of ...