Looking to sell your home this holiday season? Santa’s little secret is out: Christmas is the perfect time to find eager buyers! As holiday magic fills the air, potential buyers are eager to make a festive move. Here's how you can unwrap the best deal with Modern Living Realty Brokerage:

• Deck the Halls: Adorn your home with tasteful holiday decorations. A cozy, festive atmosphere helps buyers envision their own celebrations.

• Capture the Magic: Use high-quality photos to showcase your beautifully staged home with all the holiday charm. Take photos for off-season selling too! Send them to Dawna and Sue homes@modernlivingrealty.ca

• Highlight the Best Features: Emphasize energy efficiency, spacious living areas, and modern amenities to make your listing shine in searches!

• Partner with the Pros: Modern Living Realty Brokerage’s expert agents are ready to guide you through the market, attracting top buyers effortlessly.

Make this holiday season the most wonderful time to sell. Contact Modern Living Realty Brokerage today and turn your home into someone's perfect Christmas gift!

Happy Holidays!

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Festive Season Home Buying Guide: Your Path to a New Home with Modern Living Realty Brokerage

The festive season is the perfect time to embark on your journey to a new home. With holiday cheer in the air, it’s the ideal opportunity for new homeowners to find their dream house. This guide from Modern Living Realty Brokerage will help you navigate the festive real estate market and secure the perfect home.

 1. Start Your Search Early

 Begin your home search early in the festive season to get ahead of the competition.

 2. Set a Realistic Budget

Determine your budget and stick to it. Consider additional costs like decorations and moving expenses that might come up during the holiday season.

 3. Prioritize Your Wish List

 Know what features are most important to you in a home. Rank them to make decision-making easier when viewing different properties.

 4. Work with an Experienced Realtor

 Partner with a knowledgeable realtor from Modern Living Realty Brokerage who understands the holiday market. They can help you find the best properties and negotiate favorable terms.

 5. Inspect and Decorate

Once you’ve found your new home, schedule an inspection to ensure everything is in top shape. Afterward, embrace the festive spirit by decorating your new space.

Following this guide will help you make the most of the festive season and secure your dream home. Start your journey today with Modern Living Realty Brokerage and celebrate the holidays in your new home!

Ready to spread some festive cheer? Contact us today!

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The Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) reports that consumer confidence is cautiously rising in Ottawa's resale market. In October 2024, home sales increased to 1,179 units, up from 1,047 units in September. However, this is still 3.9% below the five-year average and 0.9% below the 10-year average for October.

On a year-to-date basis, home sales totaled 11,662 units, a 9.4% increase from the same period in 2023. The rise in consumer confidence is attributed to a recent 50-basis-point interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada. Despite this positive trend, challenges such as high interest rates and a tight housing supply persist.

OREB leaders are advocating for innovative policies to address the housing supply crisis, including investing in offsite construction technologies and extending HST/GST relief for affordable housing.

source: https://www.oreb.ca/newsroom/consumer-confidence-cautiously-on-the-rise-in-ottawa-resale-market/

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Deciding whether to buy or sell first can be a tricky question. At Modern Living Realty Brokerage we look at all the factors to help you make the right decision. We know the questions to ask and we know the current market update for the area you’re interested in. Give us a call and we will help you make an informed decision! Call today!

Ottawa’s early spring market was steady, the increase in new listings indicate that sellers are more confident that properties are moving as market activity picks up. Buyers were likely waiting for the Bank of Canada’s interest rate announcement to see if it would affect their purchasing power, read more from OREB’s May newsletter.

Before making an offer on a Home make sure it's the right location, has the area amenities you are looking for and the lifestyle neighbourhood you want to live in. When you work with us, we research all of this and negotiate on your behalf! We want you to make the right investment for your purchase. Give us a call and let's get started, we want to know exactly what you want and dream of living in!

Read about what is happening in the Ottawa Housing Market in 2024. “Even with higher prices and the interest rate holding steady, Ottawa is a strong, active market”, says OREB President Curtis Fillier. “With metrics across the board up from last year, it’s clear both buyers and sellers are making moves”.

Read OREB's December update Newsletter on how Ottawa MLS Homes Sales are stable in November amid growing supply.

Modern Living Realty Brokerage has helped many people and their families downsize their home. Whether you're looking to move to a smaller place,  a retirement condo, or decide to share a home, we can help! For families looking to move parents closer to them it can seem like a large task, we can help! There's a lot to consider before you start, get in touch with us to learn more. We have professionals that can help declutter, pack and move your belongings, when the job seems too much to handle. Let us get you started on your journey to downsizing your home.

Read how Ottawa home sales were for the month of October 2023. Home sales show typical lull.

Read the Ottawa Resale Market (OREB) Newsletter for August. Sold residential properties are up compared to same time last year, however, remained well below historical average for this time of year. There is still a high demand for housing, but with low inventory and high borrowing costs, OREB expects that the housing market will fluctuate.

We are so happy to hear from our clients on how we did on selling and purchasing their home. Leave us a Google Review and let us know how we did! Thank you to all our clients and friends, we are so grateful that you chose us to work with you on your dream home purchase and helping you get your home ready for the sale!

Read what's happening in the Ottawa Real Estate Market. "Stabilized July Resale Market Showing Positive Price Gains" OREB.

Buying your first home can be confusing, that's why we provide you with some buying tips to

consider when purchasing a home. Tip 1 Prepare your Finances, Tip 2 Plan your Budget early, Tip 3 Find a Morgage loan that fits your budget, Tip 4 Hire a real estate agent that is local and knows the neighbourhood and Tip 5 Inspect the home with a qualified home inspector.

If you find these tips helpful, give us a call and we can chat more!

Looking for a New Home? We make everything easy, we do all the work, the only thing we don't do is pack for you, let's get started by finding you the perfect home, call us today so we can get started, see how Dawna Hamilton & Sue Hann work together to make it an easy process and most of all making happy clients.

When seniors are making a transition in their life such as downsizing their home or moving to a retirement residence, it can be stressful and sometimes difficult. We know that seniors transitioning to a new stage in their life can also be a lot of work for family members as well. At Modern Living Realty Brokearage Dawna Hamilton & Sue Hann have compassion and knowlege on what it takes during this time. They are experienced at getting a home ready for a sale and finding the perfect new home for seniors that is right for them giving the location and amenities that they will require. If you are a senior, family member or know of someone that is taking this important step, please give us a call, we want to help!

Learn what's happening in the Ottawa Real Estate Market by reading the Ottawa Real Estate Board's Newsletter "Resale Market Springs Back in Favour of Sellers". If you're considering selling your home, now is the time to get it ready for the market. We advise you on what to consider when putting your home up for sale, what you need to do to get it ready and listed and sold! We do all the work for you from listing it for the right price, negotiating, completing the paper work and working with the lawyers and buyers. Give us a call at Modern Living Realty Brokerage so we can work together to get your home sold for the right price! Dawna Hamilton & Sue Hann are your local hometown realtors.

When people look at homes they are considering purchasing, there are five things that can influence them. We make sure that these and other valuable considerations are met before showing a home. Simple and cost-effective changes can make or break a sale. We know what it takes to get your home ready and inviting so that your home sells for the right price! Let Dawna & Sue help you get your house ready and sold! Call us today so we can get started!

Looking to buy or sell a home? Don't settle for anything less than the best, when it comes to your real estate needs, list with Dawna & Sue, they'll take care of you! Call us so we can help get you started, we make it easy!