COVID-19 is driving some curious real estate trends for sure. With many of us working from home the view on where to live has changed for sure: Purchasers are less concerned about purchasing something near their workplace and are looking further afield.   Given the current restrictions on travel, everyone seems to want to buy a cottage these days. GOOD NEWS: arranging a mortgage on a cottage or vacant land / new construction is not too different from buying your principal... [read more]

Thinking of purchasing a summer cottage or a waterfront property you plan to use as a year-round second home? Before looking for a place in a favorite region, remember that the high-speed internet connection we take for granted in Ottawa is not available everywhere. Internet service is better in some rural regions than others. As a Realtor, I’ve met city residents who were shocked to discover there are areas in rural Ontario where cell phones don’t work, and internet service... [read more]