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So many articles are written about downsizing your home, but what about upsizing your home? Whether your family is growing with the birth of a new child, the combination of households from a blended family and/or a multi-generational family, or maybe you’re tired of living in a shoe-box sized apartment or you’re finally ready for your forever home, sometimes you just need more space than your current house can offer. What is upsizing? When people talk about upsizing, they generally mean buying a more expensive home with more space. Most people think of upsizing usually just in terms of more square footage, but it can mean a lot of other great things too! When I

When we first start thinking about buying a home, many of us get caught up in how great it will be and all the features we want it to have. Things like tall ceilings, 5 bedrooms, a dedicated office space, a 2-car garage, a pool, etc etc. Unfortunately, unless you are building your own home, the available homes in your market may not have every single thing you are looking for. Or maybe there are homes that fit all of your criteria, but are way out of your price range. What do you do now? You know you want to buy (whether you’re tired of renting, or if just makes more financial sense to buy

Ottawa consistently ranks among the world’s most desirable cities to call home. The city offers a strong employment market and affordable housing. It is culturally diverse and has something for everyone. From green-space to the foodie scene, to festivals and sporting events, the love for Ottawa is on the rise. Before we get to gushing about how great the quality of life is here in Ottawa, let’s talk about why now is a good time to buy a house in Ottawa based on the real estate market. 1. Interest rates are still low Economists are predicting interest rates will remain steady for the rest of 2019 as the mortgage stress test is having a greater