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CONDOMINIUMS – How do I choose a Condominium?
With the Spring Market beginning (and likely in full swing at time of print) it’s the time of year that we fill up the gas tank, load up our Buyer’s and start looking at Condos! And then the inevitable... [
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Ottawa, June 5, 2013 - Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,804 residential properties in May through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® system, compared with 1,890 in May 2012, a decrease of 4.6 per cent. The five-year average for May sales is 1,802.
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Magazine: Condo Contact - Winter 2013
CONDOMINIUMS – A SOUND INVESTMENT?
There is always talk of investing in Real Estate as part of your financial portfolio. But often, people look at residential properties first when looking for Rental Income Property. In the Real Estate... [
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Ottawa, January 4, 2013 - Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 618 residential properties in December through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® system, compared with 695 in December 2011, a decrease of 11.1 per cent. The five-year average for December sales is... [
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Check out the great article below by one of Ottawa's City Councillor's on some key things to consider when looking to buy a Home in Ottawa:
Buying a home in 2013? What are the things no one thinks about?
By Mark Taylor: Ottawa City Councillor (Bay Ward)
Buying a home is a... [
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“Continue to keep in mind that market fluctuations do occur,” explains Clarke. “This is why it is important for buyers and sellers to talk to their Ottawa area REALTOR® for more information about the housing market outlook where they live, or want to live. Ottawa... [
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To all our Clients and Friends,
Adam has decided to move on from Real Estate and pursure other ventures and business opportunities. And to ensure our client's are transitioned in a timely manner he will be migrating from Real Estate effective the end of November... [
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By: Tim Cestnick
*special to the Globe and Mail*
My good friend Dave and his wife Linda got lost last weekend. They were following their GPS looking for a particular address when they ended up somewhere along a remote dirt road. “Dave, why don’t we just find someone and ask... [
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Borrowing to invest - is it right for you?
Like most Canadians, many of you are behind on your savings. How do you increase your ability to save more in a shorter period of time? How do you do it in a tax efficient manner? Are there ways to do that outside of an RRSP? There... [
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(Condo Contact Article – Fall 2012)
CONDOMINIUMS – WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
When people are Buying and Selling Condominiums, the realization of what exactly they are purchasing and buying into becomes secondary at times as they get caught up in the frenzy of the search for... [
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When it comes to mortgage financing, more and more Canadians are choosing to work with a professional mortgage broker. According to a recent study by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), 23 per cent of mortgages written were arranged through a broker.
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Ottawa, October 4, 2012 -
“There has been a lot of attention recently on the need to “cool” the real estate market across the country,” said Ottawa Real Estate Board President, Ansel Clarke. “While there may be a need in some areas, we emphasize... [
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MORTGAGE INSURANCE?
When buying a new house or condo, it can take time before you find the place you can call home. When you find it and you get your keys - it'll be worth the wait.
As you begin making choices about your new home, from finding the best mortgage rates to choosing your... [
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Quite often when we're out at meetings, events or even just a BBQ people will mention that they need a: Painter / General Contractor / New Roof / Windows,and the list goes on...
But one thing continues to surprise, is that they almost never ask us if we know anyone in those... [
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