Military Blog

Colin’s Army Run Success

This year, Colin, made us proud by participating in the Army Run, where he excelled in both the 5K and 10K races. Notably, he achieved personal best times in both events and ranked 58th out of 715 participants in the Sergeant Majors Challenge. Colin’s dedication extended beyond the race, as he also raised significant funds […]

SUBURBAN STATISTICS UPDATE JUNE 2023

We know it is important to know what is happening in the local real estate market in the City you will be relocated to. That’s why we have started a new value-added monthly feature, the Suburban Statistics Series. This series showcases statistics for the 5 largest urban neighbourhoods in Ottawa. You can see pricing for […]

CAF Relocation Directive – Spending Account

Here is a summary of the details of spending accounts related to CAFRD (Canadian Armed Forces Relocation Directive) benefits. There are two types of spending accounts: the Core Account and the Custom Account. Unused benefits from either account are forfeited and cannot be used for other expenses. The Core Account is meant to compensate members […]

Finding the Perfect Home in Ottawa’s Outskirts: A Winning House-Hunting Strategy

House hunting in Ottawa can be an intimidating endeavor, particularly due to the city’s extensive spread. Many buyers now seek better value by exploring the outskirts of the town. Recently, we had some wonderful clients who preferred locations such as Rockland, Limoges, Embrun, and Russell. These neighborhoods offered approximately $100,000 in savings when compared to […]

SUBURBAN STATISTICS UPDATE APRIL 2023

We know it is important to know what is happening in the local real estate market in the City you will be relocated to. That’s why we have started a new value-added monthly feature, the Suburban Statistics Series. This series showcases statistics for the 5 largest urban neighbourhoods in Ottawa. You can see pricing for […]

SUBURBAN STATISTICS UPDATE MARCH 2023

We know it is important to know what is happening in the local real estate market in the City you will be relocated to. That’s why we have started a new value-added monthly feature, the Suburban Statistics Series. This series showcases statistics for the 5 largest urban neighbourhoods in Ottawa. You can see pricing for […]

SUBURBAN STATISTICS UPDATE FEBRUARY 2023

We know it is important to know what is happening in the local real estate market in the City you will be relocated to. That’s why we have started a new value-added monthly feature, the Suburban Statistics Series. This series showcases statistics for the 5 largest urban neighbourhoods in Ottawa. You can see pricing for […]

MILITARY RELOCATION PROGRAM

Ottawa is typically known to be a low inventory real estate market. This is changed slightly this year due to current market conditions. Military buyers will have more to choose from on their Ottawa relocation house hunting trips. Our team is also doing everything we can to present as many options as possible. We have […]

RELOCATION IT’S STRESSFUL. WE GET IT AND WE ARE HERE FOR YOU

BMO is the official bank of the Canadian Defense Community. This makes BMO and the Chris Scott Team a perfect fit for our military clients. We always have our client’s needs top of mind and strive to make each relocation as smooth as possible. We know the ins and outs of BGRS and know that […]

MILITARY SUCCESS STORIES

Ottawa is a very popular destination for military clients. Many come for a few years and get posted out only to return again with a promotion a few years down the road. With this type of short-term stay, you need to purchase at the right price to be able to sell with a nice profit […]