Notes from the Ottawa market

Inventory is up. Multiple offers are down. Here's what's happening in Ottawa right now, and what it means if you're thinking of buying or selling this spring.

Most sellers do too much or too little before listing. Here's how to separate useful prep from expensive projects that rarely pay back.

It's disappointing. It's also extremely common for first-time buyers. Here's how to regroup, what to learn from it, and how to make a stronger offer next time.

I grew up in Ottawa's East End and still work all over it today. Here's an honest look at what Beacon Hill and Orléans offer buyers, and who tends to love living here.

The type of ownership matters more than how a home looks. Here's what each term means, and why it's worth confirming before you fall in love with a listing.

It's one of the most common questions I hear from condo buyers, and there's rarely a simple answer. Here's what drives a condo fee, and how to tell a healthy one from a warning sign.

A home inspection is one of the most valuable tools a buyer has, and one of the most misunderstood. Here's what's included, what isn't, and when you need something more specialized.

Buyers plan carefully for a down payment, then get caught off guard by everything else due at closing. Here's what to set aside.