The Ottawa Real Estate Podcast

This week we’re joined by Alfonso Salemi from JAAG Rent to Own to discuss their business of offering rent to own housing solutions. We also discuss new outlooks for 2024 regarding inflation and potential rate cuts and share some valuable resources for rental properties across the country. 08:01 Inflation Looking Good 12:06 Alfonso Joins Us 29:22 Rental Resources 32:25 Mood Boosts and Outro Vote fo...

Paul and Dave bring us some takeaways from a recent mortgage professionals symposium, January sales have increased year over year , Canadians choosing mortgages over essential spending and how the rent got so high. 01:50 Mortgage Professionals Canada Symposium 08:59 January Home Sales Are Up 17:02 Canadians Choose Mortgages over Essentials 23:52 New All Time High for Rent in Canada 32:45 Mood Boos...

The rate cut’s have seen their shadow, we need more homes than previously thought, new federal rent programs and more, it’s the Ottawa Real Estate Podcast. 04:50 Ottawa Stats and Market Thoughts 11:04 Actually We Need 5 Million Homes 16:24 Rate Forecast Sees It’s Shadow 23:14 Canadian Dwellings 24:21 Chateau Montebello 27:06 Feds New Rental Package 28:56 Mood Boosts and Outro Vote for us in the Po...

Ottawa’s most expensive house has sold, the foreign buyer’s ban is extended and bylaws are being set to change the city forever. It’s the Ottawa Real Estate Podcast. Articles: https://ottawacitizen-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/city-under-pressure-to-end-exclusionary-zoning/wcm/cd677e27-1a63-4324-bd37-83f0198aebaf/amp/ 03:32 Ottawa Proper Stats 10:02 Ottawa’s Most Ex...

This week on TOREP, Bank of Canada’s recent announcement and Bond Rates, how under 35’s are reducing their mortgage debt, missing taxes taking their toll, and more! Articles: https://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/2024/01/under-35-households-lead-the-way-in-reducing-mortgage-debt-statcan-reports/ https://betterdwelling.com/category/canada/?fbclid=IwAR2OwNhdh3clSaMI8GG7incWdQ6fzdpUiW6_CbbMHopuMn0eJ...

This week we take a look at the Ottawa Market stats (for "Ottawa proper"), discuss the B.O.C's upcoming rate announcement and the maybe possibility that we're in some kind of a bubble. Maybe. https://betterdwelling.com/canadas-real-estate-bubble-is-batsht-crazy-compared-to-other-g7s/ 04:39 Listing Review - Crystal Beach 07:17 Ottawa Proper Stats 10:52 B.O.C Announcement 14:07 Canada’s Got a Big Bu...

This week we’re joined by Nicholas Crouch from REAL Broker Ontario to discuss real estate stat tracking, builder’s pulling the rug from under buyers and Nick’s presence on Reddit (u/ottawaagent) answering everyone’s questions on local real estate. You can find Nick below, and every week in his post on the Ottawa subreddit breaking down the current stats for the city. We’ve also included his archiv...

Welcome back to another year of the Ottawa Real Estate Podcast, we welcome the new year with discussion on December’s OREB stats, Probate and our predictions for the coming year. 03:50 What’s New with Ottawa Real Estate 13:18 December Stats from OREB 15:36 Probate 22:41 2024 Predictions 27:03 Mood Boosts and Outro Get in touch with us!  Paul Stevenson Email: paul@paulstevenson.ca Phone: 1-613...

The final part of our year end episode, we're joined by Kevin Cosgrove and Luka Maric to discus part time realtors and where we're headed in the new year! Get in touch with us!  Paul Stevenson Email: paul@paulstevenson.ca Phone: 1-613-263-4543 David Warren - Referral Mortgages Email: david@referralmortgages.com Phone: 1-613-686-6003 Greg Campbell - The Campbell Maric Group Email: greg@tcmgrea...

We’re joined live in person by Natalie and Michele from Guertin Poirier Law to talk real estate law! https://guertinpoirierlaw.ca/ Get in touch with us!  Paul Stevenson Email: paul@paulstevenson.ca Phone: 1-613-263-4543 David Warren - Referral Mortgages Email: david@referralmortgages.com Phone: 1-613-686-6003 Greg Campbell - The Campbell Maric Group Email: greg@tcmgrealty.ca Phone: 1-613-614-...

This week we're joined by Kevin Cosgrove and Julie Patterson for the first part of our holiday special, recorded live in person for the first time in a long time. Look out for the other parts releasing over the next 2 weeks, or head over to our Youtube page and check out the full live recording. Get in touch with us!  Paul Stevenson Email: paul@paulstevenson.ca Phone: 1-613-263-4543 David War...

This week in the penultimate episode of 2023 we discuss consumer debt, all of Ontario seemingly being a buyers market, November 2023 stats and more. Articles: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/household-finances/article-consumer-debt-credit-deliquencies-equifax/?fbclid=IwAR01vQVgrmvu-I9bf_GFspPrFkYdBnZtU0hMdrcwZlZaYFVzvMuQJgbkkso Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 04:40 - Wrapping u...

Greg Campbell, Paul Stevenson, and David Warren discuss the current state of the Ottawa real estate market and the impact of the economic downturn on the industry. They highlight the increase in mortgage delinquency rates and the upcoming wave of mortgage renewals, which could lead to higher interest rates for homeowners. The hosts also discuss the importance of open houses and the changing role o...

Discussing the latest updates in the Ottawa real estate market. They cover topics such as the new Canadian mortgage charter, the challenges faced by buyers of new builds, and the current state of mortgage activity. They also provide insights into the average days on the market for different types of properties in Riverside South. The hosts emphasize the importance of staying informed and having op...

About The Guest(s): Matt Luloff is a city councillor for Orleans, East and Cumberland. He is known for his dedication to his community and his commitment to finding solutions to the challenges facing his constituents. Luloff is passionate about reducing barriers to growth, building affordable housing, and improving transportation options in the East End of Ottawa. Summary: Matt Luloff emphasizes t...

Ottawa has more inventory than it’s had in years, where are the sales? Our observations on the current market and developments across the city on this week’s episode.   Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 05:00 Ottawa Market Observations 18:00 Inventory in Ottawa 24:30 Lansdowne 2.0 29:00 Realtor Value  41:13 Mood Boosts and Outro Get in touch with us!  Paul Stevenson Email: paul@paulstevenson...

The bonds are coming down, what that means for fixed rates and more on this week’s episode. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 08:26 Bond Rates 22:03 Buyers Ditching Home Deposits 36:03 Commissions 42:41 Mood Boosts and Outro Get in touch with us!  Paul Stevenson Email: paul@paulstevenson.ca Phone: 1-613-263-4543 David Warren - Referral Mortgages Email: david@referralmortgages.com Phone: 1-613-686-6003...

This week we reunite enforce to discuss the held interest rates from Bank of Canada, the current purchasing opportunity for buyers and the idea of a universal basic income for Canadians. Articles: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada-how-basic-income-works-1.6179760     Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 06:30 Rates Hold and Banks Forecast Drops 14:10 The Current Purchasing Opportunity 24:30 Is UBI A So...

It’s a mortgage heavy week as Dave and Paul discuss the eventual downturn of rates, a new OSFI report that helps make transfers easier on mortgage holders and how taxing builder’s less may be the key to getting supply back on track. Articles: https://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/2023/10/report-reveals-largely-unknown-mortgage-exemption-no-stress-test-on-insured-switches/?fbclid=IwAR1Ze-FhoFETcJ9...

This week: CREA cuts sales forecast for 2023, rates are changing but not the way most expect, and properly priced homes sell fast. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 05:28 Forecast Not Great  08:38 Ottawa Home Sells in 4 Days at Asking Price 15:10 Rates 26:57 Mood Boosts and Outro Get in touch with us!  Paul Stevenson Email: paul@paulstevenson.ca Phone: 1-613-263-4543 David Warren - Referral Mortg...

This episode was recorded live on our YouTube channel, be sure to follow us there to be updated when we're goin live and to catch the video version of every episode! Get in touch with us!  Paul Stevenson Email: paul@paulstevenson.ca Phone: 1-613-263-4543 David Warren - Referral Mortgages Email: david@referralmortgages.com Phone: 1-613-686-6003 Greg Campbell - The Agency Ottawa Email: greg.cam...

Paul and Greg discuss what they’re seeing in Ottawa right now. Greg gives us some advice on listing correctly in the current market, we discuss the class action lawsuit in Ontario over Realtor commissions and the CBC’s inflated real estate portfolio. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 03:03 State of the Ottawa Market 14:22 Commission Class Action 26:25 CBC’s Real Estate Portfolio 32:08 Mood Boosts and Outro...

This week we discuss the state of the market in Ottawa from Greg’s perspective. The hidden costs of building for developers, and the profession of being a Real Estate Agent. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 02:10 State of the Ottawa Market 13:41 The Cost to Build 19:50 Professional Agents 29:05 Mood Boosts and Outro https://iverfashion.com/   Get in touch with us!  Paul Stevenson Email: paul@pau...

We deep dive into the GST tax cut to new rental construction. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 03:07 Greg vs Lazy Agents 11:10 GST Cut on Rental Construction 26:02 Delinquency Rising 34:17 Mood Boosts and Outro Articles from this Episode: https://storeys.com/canada-gst-rental-construction-details/?fbclid=IwAR0RibcnpuyPuLsuU3GDvKOE_mKWBDvOamRXqs8InCp9hcEo9kEzrVXYmQs   https://www.canadianmortgagetrend...

This week’s episode includes, August ‘s market numbers, Ford’s plan for $500,000 homes in Toronto, and new strategies to soften the blow for first time homebuyers. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 06:01 August Market Numbers 09:23 Kanata Deep Dive 15:57 Manitoba First Time Buyers Plan 23:28 Doug Ford’s Patented $500,000 Home 31:17 Mood Boosts and Outro Articles from this Episode:\ https://www.nerdwallet.c...