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Articles on Buying a Home:

 
Buying an Ottawa Condo - What are the Benefits?
Are you thinking of buying a condo in the Ottawa area?  Did you know that owning a condo is different than owning a freehold home?  As an owner of a condo, you are actually a part owner of all of the various amenities that go with your unit.  To find out more about the many benefits of condo ownership, read our article at http://www.ottawaproperties.com/ottawa-condo-buying-benefits.php

 

Ottawa Real Estate - Is Now the Right Time to Buy?
Are you wondering when is the best month of the year to buy a new house?  Should you buy during the spring or wait until summer?  Read our article on Ottawa's current market trends at http://www.OttawaProperties.com/ottawa-real-estate-time-to-buy.php
 
Which Area of the City of Ottawa Suits My Family the Best?
While you are preparing for your upcoming move, you will probably be wondering where, in a city of over 800,000 people, is the best place for you and your family to live.  Visit our report on Ottawa’s residential neighbourhoods at http://www.OttawaProperties.com/which-area-suits-my-family.php 

Articles on Selling a Home:

 

Selling Your Ottawa Condo - Showcase its Best Features
If you are considering selling your Ottawa condo, read our article to find out how to bring out the very best features in your home in order to attract interested buyers as quickly as possible.
 
Prepare Your Ottawa Area Home for a Spring Sale
Are you interested in selling your Ottawa area home but don't know where to start?  What should you do in order to make sure that potential buyers are impressed with your home?  Check out our article, "Prepare Your Ottawa Area Home for a Spring Sale" to find out exactly where to start at http://www.OttawaProperties.com/prepare-your-ottawa-area-home-for-spring-sale.php
 
Can I List My Ottawa Area Home for Sale on My Own?
Are you interested in selling your home, but wonder if you can do it on your own?  What do you need to know to be able to do this?  How much does it cost for advertising?  Check out our article to find out exactly how this works.
http://www.ottawaproperties.com/can-i-list-my-home.php

Articles on Investing in Ottawa Real Estate:

 
Investing in an Ottawa Condo - How Much Rent Should You Charge?
If you are thinking of buying an Ottawa condo to use as a rental property, one of the most important items you need to decide on is the amount of rent you will charge.  You need to charge enough rent to cover all of the expenses, include realty taxes, potential vacancies as well as regular maintenance and repairs.  Click on the link below to read our article explaining exactly how to calculate an appropriate amount of rent for your Ottawa condo.

 

Buying Ottawa Real Estate versus Buying an RRSP
Are you thinking of making an investment, but can't decide between buying an RRSP and buying an investment property?  What are the pros and cons of each type of investment?  Read our article, "Buying Ottawa Real Estate versus Buying an RRSP" to see how the two investment options compare at http://www.OttawaProperties.com/ottawa-real-estate-v-rrsp.php
Using Equity in My Ottawa Area Home to Buy an Investment Property
Are you interested in buying an investment property, but are not sure if you want to part with the down payment?  Maybe you want to use the down payment money to make improvements on your new investment property.  Read our article to see how the equity you have built up in your primary residence can be used to purchase an investment property, leaving your with extra money to improve your new investment.
http://www.ottawaproperties.com/equity-for-investment.php

Industry News:

 

January Sales Set Pace for Quieter, But Still-Brisk 2008
GST cut good for new homebuyers and homeowners
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