HHowImproving your credit score is one of the most effective ways to enhance your mortgage eligibility and secure favorable loan terms. Your credit score plays a crucial rule when it comes to securing a mortgage. In Ottawa’s competitive real estate market, understanding how to boost credit score can make the difference between an affordable mortgage […]
Becoming a homeowner for the first time can be a rewarding, yet financially challenging process. Luckily, first-time buyers in Ottawa have access to several grants and incentives designed to ease the cost burden. Here’s a breakdown of these programs: 1. First-Time Home Buyer Incentive ( FTHBI) The First-Time Home Buyer Incentive offers a shared […]
What Could be Lowering the Value of Your Home? If you’re looking to sell your current home, you’re going to want to receive the highest value you can from the eventual sale. There are many elements of your home that could be increasing the value, but there are also equally many factors that could […]
Your First Home is a Big Deal. Buying your first home is monumental. It’s a huge financial investment and a major life milestone. Unfortunately, nowadays it’s more difficult than ever to make the purchase by yourself. Luckily, in a market as diverse and ever-evolving as ours, there are many resources available for first-time homebuyers. […]
How Do Agents Determine Property Prices: Breaking Down the Comparative Market Analysis on Your Property For those who have experience buying or selling real estate, the term Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) is something you may have heard about in the past. Broken down, the term refers to determining the value of a property for sale, […]
As many of us saw in recent years, the global pandemic kicked off a drop in interest rates and the cost of borrowing money was lower than it had been in a while. However now, as the economy heads towards recovery, rising interest rates are a reality with whispers of bigger increases on the horizon. […]
Protecting Your Biggest Asset: If you have ever dropped your Iphone into water, or purchased a new car that malfunctions only a short time after, you are likely grateful for the all encompassing “warranty” that can resolve your problems at minimal cost. Protecting your assets is one of the smartest decisions you can make, and […]
In what has been an unprecedented year in buying and selling, Ottawa Real Estate is remaining hot, and mortgage rates cool. While buying a home and getting a mortgage is a big financial decision, the process of securing a loan leaves even the most experienced buyers with a laundry list of questions. Naturally, you will […]
Welcoming Back In-Person Open Houses While live-stream open houses have been the new way in which home buyers have been viewing homes of interest over the past year and a half, in-person open houses are beginning to make their long-awaited comeback and we could not be more excited! Despite the unpredictability that the last 18 […]
Welcome to Your New Home Moving to a new country is a very exciting time for many, igniting feelings of new beginnings and hope for the future. However, despite the many positive attributes that coincide with relocating, finding a home in a new country can feel overwhelming at times. Choosing the right REALTOR®, the right […]