Categories for Buyers

What Not to do after getting Pre-approved!

Here is a list of things to avoid that can save you from possible heartache after you’ve received a mortgage pre-approval. While a pre-approval is a great first step, it’s not a guarantee. Final mortgage approval is still conditional on the buyer’s financial situation and the property being acceptable to the lender. That’s ...

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Cottage Life – boost mobile phone signal

When looking to purchase a getaway piece of paradise known as the Cottage sometimes we take certain conveniences for granted.  Generally speaking the further away you travel from major urban centres and further away from main highways the level of service you can expect from your mobile service provider diminishes ...

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Cast Iron Plumbing – Insurance Companies new target

Do you have cast iron plumbing in your home? If so you could be in for a big surprise when it comes time to sell. I have recently experienced the possibility of a deal falling apart due to the plumbing in a century home. Apparently insurance companies don’t want to ...

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Ottawa Real Estate now in a Sellers Market

This just in……we have just crossed a threshold in the Ottawa Real Estate Market. Based on the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) March 2017 statistics we are in a Sellers market for residential properties (not condos). It has been some time since we have seen this as early as March. ...

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