ottawa real estate: Ottawa's UPCOMING Balanced Market
- 03/09/10 07:33 AM
We have seen a strong seller s market since January 1st of this year, low interest rates coupled with a lack of home inventory in Ottawa and the impending HST introduction has caused a sellers delight and a buyer’s nightmare. For 2 months homes have been priced high and bidding wars have pushed prices higher than anticipated and higher than the Ottawa market can sustain. Just recently home buyers have seen the increase in price as out of control and will likely put a slow end to this sellers market. With the temperature warming and the spring market upon us, … (2 comments)
ottawa real estate: The New Networking Philosophy
- 12/04/09 07:32 AM
It has often been said that, it's who you know, not what you know that can make you successful. In order to be great at sales, regardless of the industry, you needed to get out there and network. Salespeople were taught to go to networking breakfasts, lunches, seminars, charity functions, business meetings, even church; all in an attempt to meet more people and make themselves known. All of this is still not bad advice necessarily (although I can not say that I endorse the idea of someone attending church if their only purpose is to attract more clients- seems kind of wrong, … (0 comments)
ottawa real estate: Professional Realtor vs. Professional Athlete
- 10/26/09 04:15 AM
OK, so admittedly I am a fairly sports minded kind of guy. I play competitive sports, and I have all my life. I never thought twice about getting up early for practice. In fact, practicing sports was fun, and made me a better player come game-time. Tiger Woods spends an unbelieveable amount of time practicing his sport, every day. He has realized an unbelieveable amount of success already, but has realized the key to his success is continuous application of what he already knows, over and over, so that when he is on the course making that amazing putt, he is only … (0 comments)
ottawa real estate: Baby Boomers And The Changing Market
- 10/26/09 03:22 AM
The times they are a-changing. I have had three clients this week alone who are putting their sprawling family homes with yards and backyard pools on the market to downsize to adult lifestyle condos or bungalows. One was looking for an easier lifestyle. Now retired and traveling frequently, the carefree life of a condo dweller with no yardwork or shovelling snow was too appealing to pass up. Another couple was a little older, in failing health but still very independant, wanted a smaller space with no stairs, easily modified for potential mobility concerns in the future, and closer to family members for ongoing support as they continue … (1 comments)
ottawa real estate: When Is The Best Time to Sell?
- 10/02/09 08:30 AM
This has always been one of the most talked about subjects as long as houses have been standing. What season, what market, what time is the best time to sell your biggest asset. The consumers will tell you, “that is an easy one- the spring of course”. Is the spring the best time to sell your home, most would say yes. I will raise a few arguments to go against that theory. I have always been able to see things that others can’t and I pride myself on thinking outside the box and different from the average realtor or … (2 comments)
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