CURRENT MARKET CONDITIONS – IMPACT ON BUYERS Please note that a revised Canadian Armed Forces Relocation Directive (CAFRD) has taken effect as of March 1st, 2025. This ReloFact refers to the current conditions in the Canadian market and its impact on home buyers. Active Posting Season (APS) homeowner tips The
REAL ESTATE INCENTIVE Please note that a revised Canadian Armed Forces Relocation Directive (CAFRD) has taken effect as of March 1st, 2025. This ReloFact covers the Real Estate Incentive (REI). For additional information, please refer to Article 8.2.03 of the CAFRD. What is a Real Estate Incentive? This incentive is
MORTGAGE DEFAULT INSURANCE (MDI) Please note that a revised Canadian Armed Forces Relocation Directive (CAFRD) has taken effect as of March 1st, 2025. This article explains the Mortgage Default Insurance (MDI) benefit and how to process the MDI form for a claim. You can find more details about this benefit
LOT SIZE Please note that a revised Canadian Armed Forces Relocation Directive (CAFRD) has taken effect as of March 1st, 2025. This ReloFact describes Lot Size and how it affects sale and purchase benefits. Additional information can be found in Articles 8.1.06 & 8.1.06.1 of the Relocation Directive. What is
CURRENT MARKET CONDITIONS – IMPACT ON BUYERS Please note that a revised Canadian Armed Forces Relocation Directive (CAFRD) has taken effect as of March 1st, 2025. This ReloFact refers to the current conditions in the Canadian market and its impact on home buyers. Active Posting Season (APS) homeowner tipsThe Canadian
Ottawa HHTs in 2026: More Choice, More Opportunity, and a Few New Challenges Every year we help dozens of Canadian Armed Forces members relocate to Ottawa, and one thing we’ve learned is that no two House Hunting Trips (HHTs) are ever the same. Some clients find the perfect home on
Receiving your posting message to Ottawa is a big moment. It’s exciting, but it also comes with immediate pressure. Between coordinating your House Hunting Trip (HHT), understanding your budget, and deciding where to live, those first few weeks can feel like everything is happening at once. The reality is simple:
When you’re posted to Ottawa, one of the most important decisions you’ll make isn’t just what home to buy, it’s where to buy. Ottawa is geographically large and incredibly diverse. Choosing the right neighbourhood can significantly impact your daily routine, commute, and overall experience during your posting. Let’s break it
Preparing for Military Posting Season in Ottawa Every spring is an important time in Ottawa real estate as military posting season begins. Helping Canadian Armed Forces families relocate into and out of Ottawa has been a major focus of our team for many years. Between my partner Colin and I,
Every year people ask the same question around this time: what will the spring market look like? The reality is that Ottawa tends to follow a very predictable rhythm. Once the sun starts coming out and the snow begins to disappear, activity picks up quickly. We are starting to see
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