Martels Blog

MORTGAGE New rules Nov 26 2024 

Housing industry experts agree that new mortgage rules taking effect on Dec. 15, 2024, will have a positive impact on the road to recovery for the ...

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Ottawa’s MLS® Market Making Headway

The number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) totaled 1,059 units in November 2024 — a slight dip down from ...

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Ask a Stager: A guide to helping seniors sell their home

The process of selling a home is challenging for most people, but for seniors, it can feel particularly overwhelming. For many, a house is more than ...

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Consumer Confidence Cautiously on the Rise in Ottawa Resale Market

The number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) totaled 1,179 units in October 2024 — an increase over the ...

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Ottawa’s real estate market sees healthy growth despite market shifts: OREB

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) recently reported that Ottawa’s “population-adjusted construction is at its lowest level in nearly ...

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Choosing a Real Estate Law Firm

The sayings “You get what you pay for” and “Penny wise, pound foolish” are tales as old as time. I’ve seen these messages play out in the real estate ...

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Ottawa Real Estate Board: Ottawa’s Hot Summer Market Expected to Extend into Fall

The number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) totaled 1,100 units in August 2024. This was a 10.2% increase ...

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Ottawa’s MLS® Activity Builds After Recovering from Prior Slowdown

The number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) totaled 1,439 units in June 2024. This was a marginal increase ...

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May MLS® Home Sales in Ottawa Smooth and Cautious

The number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) totaled 1,545 units in May 2024. This was a decrease of 9.2% ...

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Modest Gains Across Ottawa’s MLS Market a Sign of Shared Confidence

The number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) totaled 1,456 units in April 2024. This was an increase of ...

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