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Ottawa Market Insights – April 2023
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 1,156 in the freehold-property class,...
Ottawa Market Insights – March 2023
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 893 in the freehold-property class, down...
It’s about the journey, not the destination
**Sean pictured here on vacation with his son Emmett (foreground) and daughter Tokyo (background) on the Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver.** My son, Emmett, was recently accepted into the Fine Arts program at Concordia University, and we couldn't be more...
Welcoming Lucas Hauer to the Team!
We are thrilled to announce that Lucas Hauer has joined our team! Beginning this past February as a Sales Associate, Lucas has quickly learned the ropes and fit right in with our team. He is a go-getter with a passion for continued learning and drive to stay ahead of...
Quick Cleaning Counts
Not every day can be devoted to housework and cleaning chores, so it’s worth finding a routine that saves you time and helps you stay ahead of grime. To be time-efficient, determine whether your best approach is sticking to one task throughout the home (e.g. change...
Ottawa Market Insights – February 2023
Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) sold 855 residential properties in February through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System, compared with 1,411 in February 2022, a decrease of 39%. February’s sales included 633 in the freehold-property...
Ottawa Market Insights – January 2023
Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) sold 606 residential properties in January through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System, compared with 933 in January 2022, a decrease of 35%. January’s sales included 460 in the freehold-property class,...
Ottawa Market Insights – December 2022
Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) sold 601 residential properties in December through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System, compared with 857 in December 2021, a decrease of 30%. December’s sales included 466 in the residential-property...
HUGE donation to the Ottawa Food Bank
As most of you know, we hosted our Annual Christmas Tree Event for our clients at Ian’s Christmas Tree Farm & Adventure Park on Saturday, December 3rd. It was a little bit windy, and a little bit soggy, but the turn out was amazing! And more importantly we raised...
Secrets to a Smooth Spring Renovation
Are you planning on making some home improvements next year? Whether it’s a minor project such as painting, or a major renovation like a new kitchen, you want the project to go smoothly. There’s a lot you can do to make sure that happens. For example: Start the...
The Story Behind “The Guy with the Dog”
When Sean first started in real estate, almost 20 years ago, he recognized that it was a crowded space. With so many agents to choose from, why would someone want to work with him? As he mulled this important question over, he took to walking his new puppy around the...
Ottawa Market Insights – November 2022
Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) sold 846 residential properties in November through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System, compared with 1,456 in November 2021, a decrease of 42%. November’s sales included 658 in the residential-property...
Ottawa Market Insights – October 2022
Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 987 residential properties in October through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System, compared with 1,670 in October 2021, a decrease of 41%. October’s sales included 758 in the residential-property class, down...
Ottawa Market Insights – September 2022
Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,080 residential properties in September through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 1,601 in September 2021, a decrease of 33%. September’s sales included 816 in the residential-property class,...
Ottawa Market Insights – August 2022
Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,137 residential properties in August through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 1,565 in August 2021, a decrease of 27 per cent. August’s sales included 850 in the residential-property class, down...
Ottawa Market Insights – July 2022
Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,110 residential properties in July through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 1,718 in July 2021, a decrease of 35 per cent. July’s sales included 840 in the residential-property class, down 36...
Real Estate as a Wealth Creator
Who is the wealthiest person you know? Almost without a doubt they will tell you that they have substantial real estate holdings inside their portfolio. I am here to tell you why. But first, for context, you might be asking yourself “why now”? Well, because there is...
Summer Photo Offer – Capture your home at its best!
If you're thinking of selling your house in the next 6 months (think fall or winter), this offer is for you! We're in the middle of the most beautiful time of year and we bet your home is looking its best - with gardens in full bloom, grass at its peak, and outdoor...
Can You Afford the Home of your Dreams?
Daydreaming about owning something you can’t afford can be fun. Whether it’s a diamond-encrusted watch from Tiffany & Co., or the latest Lamborghini, even the thought of trying one on or going for a test drive can be exciting. The problem with daydreaming,...
Ottawa Market Insights – June 2022
Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,508 residential properties in June through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 2,122 in June 2021, a decrease of 29 per cent. June’s sales included 1,138 in the residential-property class, down 31...
Ottawa Market Insights – May 2022
Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,846 residential properties in May through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 2,285 in May 2021, a decrease of 19 per cent. May’s sales included 1,384 in the residential-property class, down 22 per...
Ottawa Market Insights – April 2022
Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,889 residential properties in April through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 2,394 in April 2021, a decrease of 21 per cent. April’s sales included 1,419 in the residential-property class, down...
Verified™ Listings
Our approach to real estate is a little different than most. The typical buying and selling process can significantly disadvantage a seller. The process usually involves buyers making an offer, then doing the “homework”, i.e. getting a building inspection, getting...
Close to Home: Giving back to the LGBTQ2S+ community
As a proud parent of two children that identify as part of the LGBTQ2S+ community, the Safe Spaces & Housing Program through the Youth Services Bureau quite literally hits close to home. I have spent the last twenty years helping families find homes and I know how...
Boost the Perceived Value of your Home
If you want to sell your home for a higher price, you can boost its perceived value by doing a major upgrade. For example, you might consider a kitchen renovation. That would certainly pique the interest of more buyers. But, what if you don’t want to undertake such a...
Ottawa Market Insights – March 2022
Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 2,011 residential properties in March through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 2,274 in March 2021, a decrease of 12 per cent. March’s sales included 1,493 in the residential-property class, down...
Ottawa Market Insights – February 2022
Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,421 residential properties in February through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 1,385 in February 2021, an increase of 3 per cent. February’s sales included 1,095 in the residential-property...
Ottawa Market Insights – January 2022
Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 936 residential properties in January through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 963 in January 2021, a decrease of 3 per cent. January’s sales included 661 in the residential-property class, down 2...
Ottawa Market Insights – December 2021
Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 862 residential properties in December through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 997 in December 2020, a decrease of 14 per cent. December’s sales included 601 in the residential-property class,...
Ottawa Market Insights – November 2021
Me: Be kind to one another! Ottawa real estate: 🔥💰🤪🖕🏻 While the drop in volume of new listings is typical for November, our inventory, at one month’s supply, is much lower than it should be. Prediction: as long as inventory is where it is, we're not going to see any...