Working from home has become the norm for many of us during this past year, and home offices have progressed from being a passing trend to a necessary part of one’s everyday life. When the first stay-at-home order was announced, I remember seeing countless social media posts of newly set-up home offices — everything from
The real cost of new construction
While there are tons of benefits to purchasing a pre-construction home, in most cases the closing costs are higher when buying a new property than a resale home. To avoid unexpected surprises on the day of closing, it’s important to make yourself fully informed of all expenses associated with your purchase, along with the standard
Confused about buying new? Here’s some answers – Advice | Industry Insider
Question: What are development charges? Answer. Development charges are fees levied by the municipality on new construction. Those fees are intended to cover the cost new infrastructure like sewer pipes, community centres, roads and fire stations. Instead of taxpayers taking on these costs, they are charged to the developer and then later passed onto the purchasers,
House Hunting in a Cooling Market
If you follow the real estate news, you may have heard that the market is finally cooling down in Ottawa. While this is partially true, it’s important to keep in mind that it’s very typical to see a seasonal slow-down, as many buyers pause their house-shopping in order to enjoy the summer. Still, it’s ok
