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Should You Worry about Competing Listings?
Imagine you’ve been waiting for the right moment to sell your home and you’re finally ready to list it. But, just as you’re about to put up the sign, you notice that a few other FOR SALE signs have unexpectedly popped up in the community. Oh no! Now there are competing ...
Continue ReadingOpen House Questions Some Buyers Forget to Ask
An Open House is an event. And, like many events, it’s easy to get caught up in all the excitement and energy. In fact, when you visit an Open House, you might even end up rubbing elbows with other buyers who are there at the same time. It can feel ...
Continue ReadingMoving Between City and Suburbia
The rise of hybrid work has made it easier to live further away from your workplace. Even if you aren’t in a hybrid work environment but maybe considering moving between a city and the suburbs, read on for some food for thought. Transportation — If you don’t have a car and ...
Continue ReadingCarbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements: NEW RULES in 2026
Landlords and Home Owners - take note! Tenants and prospective Buyers - know what to look for! Major Ontario Fire Code changes came into effect January 1, 2026, significantly expanding carbon monoxide (CO) alarm requirements in homes and residential buildings, mandating them on every level near fuel-burning appliances, fireplaces, or attached garages. ...
Continue ReadingMake Your Declaration by March 19, 2026
Plan now to declare your occupancy status on your primary residence and any properties you own. Declarations can be made from January to the Interim Tax due date (the third Thursday in March). This year the deadline for submitting your declaration is March 19, 2026 in Ottawa (and April 30 ...
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