by Stephan Gauthier | Apr 28, 2018 | Home Inspection, Informed Buyer, Ottawa Buyers, Ottawa Real Estate
A first time homebuyer client in Ottawa recently asked me about owning vs renting a hot water heater. This is an excellent question with a few things to consider. Renting your hot water tank With a rented hot water tank, you are on the hook to pay a monthly...
by Stephan Gauthier | Apr 19, 2018 | Informed Buyer, Ottawa Buyers, Ottawa Condos
Condo Fees! What are they? What do they include? Are they all the same? Very good questions. Condo fees involve paying a monthly fee to a condo corporation to maintain the building and in certain cases provide amenities such as a gym, pool, theatre room and more....
by Stephan Gauthier | Oct 14, 2016 | Buyer Mistakes, Informed Buyer, Ottawa Buyers
Doing it alone While most of your time will be spent looking at homes online, you will want to hire an agent as soon as you’ve made your decision to buy. An agent can give you valuable insight into the market and provide you with the latest listings before they...