A sellers market is when there is not enough homes on the market for the amount of buyers looking for homes. Ottawa is typically a Sellers Market more so than most other cities due to the fact it’s a growing city, a government city and an appealing city to ...

What are the costs involved with buying a home?

You will need your deposit which is at least 1% of the asking price.  

Any inspections required such as home inspection and possibly a septic and well  inspections. Home inspection these could run you anywhere between 400 and $700.   ...

Real estate investment as a whole is an excellent way to get ahead financially. You must be prepared to hold on to the property for at least five years, in order to see a significant return on your investment. Make sure you have a good team behind you including ...

Should you be pre-approved or pre-qualified?

There's a big difference between the two. Pre-approvals are general calculations done by the bank that give you a general understanding of the price of a house you can purchase. It is only a general number and does not include all ...

You should sell your home first. there are too many repercussions with buying something before selling. Having already sold your home gives you the money and thus more leverage to negotiate with if you find yourself in competition for your next home.

However there are steps to be ...

How many homes should you see before buying a house?

Once you have had a chance to assess your needs and wants with your realtor you should then have an idea of what you're looking for within seeing five to seven properties.

Anything more than 10 ...

Episode 1
What are the first steps of the home buying process?

Your very first step is to speak to a bank or a mortgage broker. This isn't something that you should guess or assume. And it makes the rest of the process much smoother.  ...

BUYING IN A SELLER’S MARKET
4 Tips to creating a successful buying strategy with The Home Guyz Team at Solid Rock Realty

2020 was a busy year for Real Estate and home sellers found themselves with the upper-hand. 2021 is shaping up to be no different and is ...

The Home Guyz & OttawaRealEstate.ca Celebrate International Women’s Day & Chat with Team Member Shaunna McIntosh

On this International Women’s Day, March 8th - The Home Guyz Team wanted to take the opportunity to acknowledge the accomplishments, dedication and hard work of the women on our team who ...

A breakdown of closing costs when buying a home or investment property in Ottawa.

Buying a home is most likely the biggest purchase you’ll make in your life. It’s also the smartest, and one that will bring financial security. The process itself can be daunting, and we highly recommend working ...