AIRBNB OTTAWA INVESTMENTS

With Ottawa being the red hot spot for real estate investing in Canada right now, a lot of you are wondering what to buy in this great city.   What are the best investments?   Where can I get solid cashflow in good quality buildings? You will hear a different answer...

SPRING MARKET COMES EARLY TO OTTAWA

Welcome to the red hot spring real estate market, and a lovely April snowfall today (is this really happening?!) With Ottawa’s continued insatiable demand for properties, we’ve just surpassed Calgary for 4th most expensive housing market in Canada (not sure if this is...

MARCH REAL ESTATE MADNESS

MARCH 2020 MADNESS IN OTTAWA:   Let’s all take a minute to say a prayer of gratitude for being in Ottawa right now.  While many real estate markets around the world are grinding to a halt, this city is still going strong.   Maybe it’s our massive govt employment,...

FREEHOLD or CONDO – WHAT’S BEST FOR YOU?!

Should we buy a freehold or a condo?   Often a difficult decision for many home-buyers.  If you’re getting ready to buy a home, and are undecided about which way to go, then here is a quick rundown on the pros and cons of each.   I’ll outline the general differences...

OTTAWA MARKET STATS – MAY 2020

How is it that Ottawa’s home prices are still rising, even during this shutdown?!   In short, we’re a government city, with strong employment, a strong tech sector, and with tons of immigration coming in every year.  Here’s what’s happening in the market:  prices are...

OTTAWA MARKET STATS – JUNE 2020

When I say Ottawa is hot, I mean this real estate market is RED HOT!   Inventory of homes is way down, and prices are skyrocketing at a ridiculous pace.   It’s an emotional ride for many buyers trying to get something ‘affordable’, and it takes a lot of tenacity and...