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ACCOUNTS AND FUNDING COMPONENTS Please note that a revised Canadian Armed Forces Relocation Directive (CAFRD) has taken effect as of March 1st, 2025. In this ReloFact, we review the Core and Custom Accounts – the two spending accounts from which CAFRD benefits are funded. For additional information, please refer to

HOME EQUITY ASSISTANCE (HEA) Please note that a revised Canadian Armed Forces Relocation Directive (CAFRD) has taken effect as of March 1st, 2025. This ReloFact explains Home Equity Assistance (HEA), how to know if you qualify for reimbursement, and if so, how it is reimbursed. For further information, please refer

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 tips The

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: