Top 28 questions to ask when buying a condo
Introduction: Buying a condo can be an exciting adventure, but it's important to make sure you're getting what you want. Here are some questions you should ask yourself and the owner before signing a contract. [...]
What determines house value?
Introduction: What determines house value? House prices are typically based on a variety of factors, including the square footage of the property, location, amenities, and proximity to public transportation. Other less obvious things affect its [...]
7 House features Ottawa & Rockland buyers look for
Introduction It’s no secret that the Ottawa housing market is hot. In fact, it was voted one of the hottest markets in North America by a real estate company last year. And this trend doesn’t [...]
Organized Moving System
Download Our Moving System Set up an Organized Moving System so that it is easy to tell which boxes should be moved to which floors and rooms of your new home. Count [...]
How Much of Your Income is Needed to Buy a Home
Ever wonder how much money you would have to put aside to afford a house in Ottawa, Rockland or anywhere in Canada? Right now, the Canadian housing market is on the tail end of a [...]
An Inside Look into the Ottawa Housing Market
An Interview with Chris Blenkiron and Genevieve Landry of RE/MAX Hallmark Excellence Group Realty Inc. Can you reflect on the housing market over the last 6 months? Genevieve: "The market has been very ‘hot’, [...]
10 Essential Tasks to do Before You Move
Download Our Moving Checklist Congratulations, you are well on your way to getting the keys to your new home! The prospect of moving can be both an exciting and anticipated change, yet the [...]
12 Simple Budget-Friendly Upgrades for your Home
If a complete remodel is not in the cards for some residents of the Ottawa & Clarence-Rockland area, there are plenty of ways to transform the face of your property on a budget. Perhaps one [...]
Renovations to Increase your Quality of Life (and Property Value) this Spring
The Spring Revamp It’s springtime once again and there certainly has been no shortage of “revamping” since the beginning of COVID-19. We’ve all had to change our plans, schedules and lives to better suit the [...]