How to interview a Listing Agent: 15 Questions to Ask

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Preparing your home for Market: Choosing the Right Realtor is one of the most important factors in the successful sale of your home. These questions help you find the one who’s the best fit for you, and avoid a potential dud.

Hidden Deal Killers That Derail Ottawa Home Sales

Posted by: Karim Ali Coffee with Karim   The Hidden Deal Killers Sellers Miss Before Listing When people think about a deal falling apart, they usually picture something dramatic. A buyer panics. Financing collapses. Someone backs out at the last second.   In my experience, that is not how most transactions in Ottawa actually unravel.… Continue reading Hidden Deal Killers That Derail Ottawa Home Sales

What Buyers Notice First When Touring a Home | Ottawa Seller Tips

Posted by: Karim Ali Coffee with Karim   What Buyers Notice First, and What they Ignore Completely One of the more interesting parts of working with buyers is quietly observing what they react to the moment they walk into a home. Sellers often assume buyers are scanning for upgrades, finishes, or whether the kitchen looks… Continue reading What Buyers Notice First When Touring a Home | Ottawa Seller Tips

Your First 10 Days on Market Matter More Than You Think

Posted by: Karim Ali Coffee with Karim   It’s a common belief that… There is a common belief that homes take time to sell, that value slowly reveals itself over weeks or even months, and that patience alone will eventually bring the right result.   In today’s Ottawa market, that isn’t always how things actually… Continue reading Your First 10 Days on Market Matter More Than You Think

Ottawa Home Prices Explained: Why the “Average” Tells the Wrong Story

Posted by: Karim Ali Coffee with Karim   Ottawa Home Prices: Why the Average Price Misleads Buyers and Sellers If you follow Ottawa real estate headlines, you have probably seen this line more than once: “Average home prices are up.” Then you look around and think, that does not match what I am seeing.  … Continue reading Ottawa Home Prices Explained: Why the “Average” Tells the Wrong Story

Ottawa Condos vs Freeholds in 2026: Why They’re Acting Like Two Different Markets

Posted by: Karim Ali Coffee with Karim Condos vs Freeholds Explained Ottawa real estate in 2026 feels confusing because buyers and sellers are reacting to two completely different markets. Condos and freehold homes are no longer moving together – and that gap is growing. This is a quick, practical breakdown of what’s actually happening on… Continue reading Ottawa Condos vs Freeholds in 2026: Why They’re Acting Like Two Different Markets

Ottawa real estate in 2026: what I think happens (and why)

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Ottawa Real Estate Market: Buyer’s vs Seller’s vs Balanced

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The True Cost of Moving Up in Ottawa: What Buyers Miss

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Moving Up with Kids and Pets in Ottawa: A Stress Free Guide

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