by Paul Jackson | Oct 5, 2022
As Ottawa’s market continues to balance out, real estate trends from years past are returning to the city. Conditional offers have become renormalized as buyers face less competitive conditions. Buyers and sellers need to understand the nature of conditional offers...
by Paul Jackson | Jul 12, 2022
It’s summer here in Ottawa. I’m in my backyard working on a new patio. I’m already thinking about ‘my next project’. It’s currently a lovely sunny day. I am looking forward to enjoying a coffee on the new patio. And I see a couple of quick projects that deserve a...
by Paul Jackson | Jul 12, 2022
Townhouses can be freehold or part of a condominium. What you CAN do will depend on the type of townhome you are selling. Ignore the fact you might be working with a tiny front yard. Put aside your concerns about shared walls and condo restrictions that make it...
by Paul Jackson | Jul 12, 2022
Selling your home can feel overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be complicated. Put in a little effort before you list your home, and you can save yourself hours of time and stress down the road. How to get your house ready to sell? Before you list, connect with a...
by Paul Jackson | May 13, 2022
All the fun memories you have enjoyed in your home are priceless. But the house itself will get a certain price when you sell it, often based on its fair market value (FMV). But what is fair market value? How is it determined? And how is it different from market...
by Paul Jackson | Apr 28, 2022
A question I get a lot: “Are market value and listing price the same thing?” The short answer is this: NO! Especially in a low-supply, “seller’s” market. Let me start digging into this topic with a caveat: the ‘traditional strategies’ that real estate agents use to...
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