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Home Buying – Organizing Your Finances

By liamswords on April 4th, 2013
How do I begin? Looking for a home begins at home … with planning. Before yougo out looking with your agent. you should know what you can afford to make the most of your house hunting experience. Knowing what you can afford will save you both time and energy! Down Payment – How Much Will I Need? ... [Continue Reading]

It’s a Buyer’s Market Ottawa!

By liamswords on February 21st, 2013
Ottawa Real Estate At A Glance – A Year over Year Comparison January 2012 to January 2013   Here are the latest  Ottawa Real Estate Board Stats: Total Number of Sales (602) – down 11.7% over sales in 2012 Avg. Sale Price ($342,458) – decrease of 1.8% over 2012 Days on Market = 55 days ... [Continue Reading]

Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge construction continues…..

By liamswords on December 12th, 2012
Just a quick update on the bridge progress to date – I know when I drive by I am always curious to know what is being done, and which parts go where for assembly! I hope this helps, please see  below for a link to Steve Deroches website – he is updating it all the ... [Continue Reading]

What’s Happening With The Strandherd Bridge?

By liamswords on June 13th, 2012
An update from the Riverside South Community Page – looks like it will be back on track very shortly! Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge project to restart     The City of Ottawa is pleased to announce that the City’s bonding company has finalized the selection of a prime contractor to complete the contract for the Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge ... [Continue Reading]

What To Expect When Moving To A Condo

By liamswords on April 19th, 2012
Whether you’re upgrading to home ownership or downsizing for convenience-sake, moving into a condo requires preparation and organization Whatever the reason you’ve chosen the condo-life style, whether you are downsizing or just going with  a maintenance free lifestyle, there are many things to think about other than never having to mow the lawn again or ... [Continue Reading]

The Mortgage Crunch – What it Might Mean For You

By liamswords on February 24th, 2012
The Canadian housing market has certainly been causing a buzz, both locally and abroad. Mortgage rates in Canada are now at record lows and Canadians are taking on more household debt than ever. The word on everyone’s lips seems to be  – bubble. Opinions differ on whether or not there really is one, but there ... [Continue Reading]

Going on Vacation?

By liamswords on February 16th, 2012
Vacation Planned?  Is your home protected while you travel? Planning and going on vacation is often one of the most exciting times for couples and families. For many of us, protecting our home from burglary before we leave for vacation is often secondary to preparing for the trip itself. Unfortunately, it makes no difference where ... [Continue Reading]

The Swords Team’s Top Reasons to Sell your Home in the Winter

By liamswords on December 5th, 2011
As we get close to the end of the year and the holidays,  the question of whether it’s worthwhile trying to sell your home during the winter months always comes up. To this question we always say, “Yes, it is!”  We have compiled all of the reasons we think it is beneficial to sell your home in the winter, some ... [Continue Reading]

Things To Consider Before Purchasing A Home

By liamswords on December 2nd, 2011
There are many things to consider when you are thinking about purchasing a home. After getting your pre-approval, finding a great agent, and deciding on the area in which you would like to live, but before the actual house hunting , there is a dialogue that you need to have with your agent.  Wasting time looking at ... [Continue Reading]

Questions About What Happens Between Your Purchase and Close Date?

By liamswords on November 21st, 2011
No matter how long your closing period is, you’ll find it catches up with you, especially if you also have a home to sell. It’s important to give yourself enough time to get everything done! There’s so much for you to do: arranging for home insurance (which can be tricky if your property needs significant ... [Continue Reading]
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