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Renovating your Home – What Should I Do to Get the Best Price

The Dynamic Ottawa Housing Market There have been many impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic with one being the significant change in the Ottawa residential housing market. For many years Ottawa enjoyed a stable market with a predictable inventory of homes. There was a slow and steady growth in the value of the houses. This has …

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Is It Time to Renovate Your Basement? How Do You Want to Use the Basement?

Upgrades and renovations / curiousprojects

When you walk downstairs to your basement, do you look around and think we could turn this into a much more comfortable living space? Does watching the home renovations shows on TV give you some exciting ideas helping you visualize what your basement would look like? A renovated basement will increase the value of your …

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Ottawa and Real Estate Market Snapshot April 2021

Real estate statistics / curiousprojects

The April 2021 Ottawa Real Estate Board Stats are out! Market Snapshot: The strongest April on record. With more sales and accelerated price increases the continued lack of supply is apparent. The pandemic has homeowners focusing on living space, driving the demand for change. If you’re considering a move we’re here to help answer any …

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Ottawa and Real Estate Market Snapshot March 2021

Real estate statistics / curiousprojects

The March 2021 Ottawa Real Estate Board Stats are out! Market Snapshot: The long-term inventory shortage continues to drive prices however, the number of residential properties sold in March of 2021 is over double the number of properties that sold just one year prior. The Spring market sure has sprung! If you’re considering a move …

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6 Things To Do Before Settling Into Your New Home

Buyers, Checklists, Homeowner tips / curiousprojects

Buying a home is an exciting time for both new home buyers and experienced buyers alike. It is a fresh start, with new walls to build your life within. However, once the move begins, things can feel stressful, frantic, and exhausting, especially if there’s extra work to be done while boxes are being piled one …

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How COVID-19 changed the face of Real Estate in Ottawa

Ottawa real estate, Real estate information, Real estate technology / curiousprojects

Real Estate in Ottawa has been a hot topic for some time now. Despite the industry’s sudden shutdown at the beginning of the pandemic, home sales picked up as soon as it was announced that the Real Estate industry was deemed an essential service. Since then, Ottawa residents have been fascinated as they watch homes …

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Ottawa and Real Estate Market Snapshot February 2021

Real estate statistics / curiousprojects

The February 2021 Ottawa Real Estate Board Stats are out! Market Snapshot: Low inventory is causing properties to “fly off the shelves”. With a record number of sales for the month, residential homes being listed are on the market for an average of 14 days which is a significant drop from the average 30 days …

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Ottawa and Area Real Estate Market Snapshot October 2020

Real estate information, Real estate statistics / curiousprojects

Market Reports Request Market Snapshot: Ottawa’s resale market was steady as she goes through October as we started to get some cooler weather. As demand persists so does the changing buyer behaviour and preferences due to the reality of the pandemic. We saw gains in the average sale price followed by a decrease from September …

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5 Winter Home Selling Tips to Elevate Curb Appeal

Sellers / curiousprojects

While some people look down on it, selling your home in the winter can actually be a great experience. Buyers this time of year are more serious, and with a currently low inventory, Real Estate in Ottawa is advantageous for sellers. Many homes sold in the winter months have had multiple offers, and have sold …

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Ottawa and Real Estate Market Snapshot January 2021

Real estate statistics / curiousprojects

Market Reports Request Market Snapshot: Buyer demand fueled the Ottawa resale market as we kicked off the year. The announcement of the stay-at-home order early in the month caused a shortage in inventory while the strong demand remained. If you’re considering a move we’re here to help answer any questions you have, in this market …

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