RING IN THE NEW YEAR & BID FAREWELL TO THE YEAR THAT WAS CANADA’S 150!
The year of CANADA 150 is in its final hours and there are plenty of celebrations happening around Ottawa that will allow you to say goodbye in style to the …
Archive for December, 2017
THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOME THIS WINTER?
It’s winter which means frigid temperatures, snow and ice. If you are thinking of selling your home this winter lets first look at the pros and cons to help you …
DON’T BE LEFT OUT IN THE COLD: NEW MORTGAGE RULES IN EFFECT JANUARY 1ST!
Starting January 1, 2018 a new stress test will be applied to all new conventional mortgages-and not just those mortgages that require mortgage insurance (downpayment or equity of less than 20%). What does this mean …
STAY SAFE IN WINTERY DRIVING CONDITIONS
Winter in Ottawa is in full force which means you could find yourself having to venture out in freezing rain conditions. When fluctuating temperatures hover around the freezing point, there …
Save money and energy this winter!
Did you know that during the winter months simply lowering your thermostat by 1 degree can save as much as 3% of the energy your furnace uses? Here are some other …
TEMPS DROPPING AS OTTAWA REAL ESTATE SALES ON THE RISE IN NOVEMBER
The November stats are out. Here are the 3 key details to keep in mind: 1239 residential properties were sold in November, compared with 992 in November 2016, an increase …