February: Preparing Your Home for Market – Are you planning on selling your home in Ottawa this year? Discover why a pre-list home inspection might be the smartest investment you make. Learn how identifying “walk-away” problems early can protect your equity, reduce stress, and ensure a seamless closing in 2026.
Posted by: Karim Ali Coffee with Karim Renovations That Don’t Pay You Back — Especially in Today’s Market There’s a fairly common assumption that if you spend money on your home before listing it, the market will reimburse you for that effort. Sometimes it does. But more often, especially in a balanced… Continue reading Renovations That Don’t Pay You Back Before Selling
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.
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
Preparing your home for Market: If you’re selling your home and planning to work with a Realtor, interviewing two or three candidates is a smart strategy to find the best fit. In this guide, I outline 15 essential questions to ask a listing agent, along with the expected responses and the reasoning behind each. From experience and local expertise to marketing strategies and negotiation skills, this list will help you choose the right professional for your sale.
Thinking of selling your home? Professional home staging can make a huge difference, helping your property sell faster and for more money. In this blog, we’ll explore the benefits of home staging, from full-service staging to virtual options, and how to maximize your consultation with experts like Room Remedy. Plus, we’ll share simple DIY staging tips to get your home market-ready!
Annual Feature: Ottawa’s real estate market in 2024 showed resilience, with increased home sales and steady price growth despite high interest rates. Active listings rose significantly, giving buyers more options. As we move into 2025, what can we expect? Will prices continue to rise, or will economic factors lead to a more balanced market? This article looks back at 2024’s key trends, major real estate stories, and expert predictions for the year ahead in Ottawa real estate.
Thinking of selling your home? Professional home staging can make a huge difference, helping your property sell faster and for more money. In this blog, we’ll explore the benefits of home staging, from full-service staging to virtual options, and how to maximize your consultation with experts like Room Remedy. Plus, we’ll share simple DIY staging tips to get your home market-ready!
Thinking about waiting for the perfect time to buy or sell your home? The idea of “timing the market” is tempting—but in real estate, predicting highs and lows is far riskier than it seems. Market trends shift due to factors beyond our control, and waiting for the “best” moment could mean missed opportunities, increased costs, or unnecessary stress.
Inside the Industry: Navigating the Ottawa Real Estate Market can feel overwhelming with so much information available—but not all of it is reliable. This week, we’re giving you an insider’s look at how Realtors help clients make sense of the market. From sourcing trustworthy data to understanding how interest rates and global events like tariffs impact home prices, we break it all down. Whether you’re buying or selling, knowing how to interpret market trends can give you a significant advantage.
