The Ottawa Real Estate Podcast

In this episode we try to address the concept of the right time to buy and how it relates to short term investing in the market. We also discuss stats for the city in January and answer questions from YouTube. Don’t forget to cast your vote daily for The Ottawa Real Estate Podcast for Faces Magazine’s Podcast category, you can vote once a day until February 15th here: https://facesmag.ca/awards/#/...

This week we talk about the incoming busy spring in Ottawa, the final (hopefully) increase in rates. Kanata numbers and a rise in title scams across the country. Don’t forget to cast your vote daily for The Ottawa Real Estate Podcast for Faces Magazine’s Podcast category, you can vote once a day until February 15th here: https://facesmag.ca/awards/#/gallery/?group=439191 Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 0...

We’re joined by Luka from The Agency to hear about the return or multiple offer scenarios in the city, we also discuss the ever rising rates and a new multigenerational tax credit for home renovations. Don’t forget to cast your vote daily for The Ottawa Real Estate Podcast for Faces Magazine’s Podcast category, you can vote once a day until February 15th here: https://facesmag.ca/awards/#/gallery/...

This week we welcome Brianna Firth, president and founder of Endhome Consulting and Closing Services. Brianna Frith - President & Founder - Endhome Consulting and Cosing Services LinkedIn - Brianna Frith Instagram - @realtywithbri Endhome.ca @endhomeca Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 09:13 Orleans Stats 15:21 Endhome’s Brianna Frith 41:07 Mood Boosts and Outro Get in touch with us!  Paul Stevens...

Welcome to 2023. We discuss 2022 records high immigration numbers, stats from the end of 2022 and make some predictions about 2023. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 02:00 Records Immigrations Numbers for Canada 11:10 For Sale by Burglar 19:20 December 2022 Stats and 2023 Predictions 40:45 Mood Boosts and Outro Get in touch with us!  Paul Stevenson Email: paul@paulstevenson.ca Phone: 1-613-263-4543 Da...

In our last episode of 2022 we recap the year and look ahead to what is coming Canada’s way in 2023. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 04:18 Greg Campbell Arrives 08:00 2022 In Review 27:15 12 Years of Rate Increases 35:53 Is Rural Ottawa a good buy? 50:45 Outro Get in touch with us!  Paul Stevenson Email: paul@paulstevenson.ca Phone: 1-613-263-4543 David Warren - Referral Mortgages Email: david@refer...

In a chaotic episode we discuss the Bill 23, comments from last week, the upcoming rate increase and Greg drops some stats for Orleans. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 04:30 Comments from Last Week 23:05 Kanata Stats 34:44 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...

This week: Orleans Stats, average rent soars, Ontarios decides it would be a good idea to build more homes faster. It’s the Ottawa Real Estate Podcast. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 05:44 Orleans Stats 15:56 Average Rent is Up 15.4%   23:00 Bill 23 32:27 Mood Boosts and Outro Link Dump https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/average-rent-in-canada-up-15-4-per-cent-in-2022-monthly-report-1.6169342#:~:...

This week we touch on Barrhaven, the rent getting even higher, and discuss whether the upcoming recession will have Canadians at their breaking points. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 04:59 Barrhaven Stats 10:58 Average Rent is $2000 26:57 Comments from Last Week 34:51 Mood Boosts and Outro Get in touch with us!  Paul Stevenson Email: paul@paulstevenson.ca Phone: 1-613-263-4543 David Warren - Referr...

Paul and Dave discuss the poor planning of the CMHC’s affordable housing strategy and the different types of rates that potential buyers can take advantage of. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 03:44 Questions from last week  10:50 CMHC Affordable Housing Strategy https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-cmhc-rental-housing-construction-loans/ 15:30 Buyers Are Becoming More Knowledgable ...

We dive into all your questions in this month's Q&A. Live Streamed on November 7th 2022. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 4:11 Questions from last week  18:23 Co-Signer vs Bigger Down Payment 24:19 Last Time Ottawa was Down 29:30 Greg’s Ambiguous History 31:43 Likelihood of Recession 35:23 Best Ottawa Suburbs 40:46 Mortgage or RRSP 44:54 Orleans Stats 01:05:45 Mood Boosts and Outro Get in touch w...

This week we talk just how big of an impact the rates will have on our lives over the next 16 months. We discuss the provincial changes to the R1 zoning and how it might change the markets across Ontario. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 01:20 The Rates are Even Higher 10:44 Changes to R1 Zoning 18:39 Greg’s Market Update 28:38 Mood Boosts and Outro Get in touch with us!  Paul Stevenson Email: paul@p...

Dave returns with news that things are only going to get rougher. We discuss the ever rising rates and when we might possibly see some relief from them. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 01:20 The Mortgage Broker’s Outlook on 2023 4:50 Rising Rates 16:00 Greg’s Market Update 26:00 Mood Boosts and Outro Get in touch with us!  Paul Stevenson Email: paul@paulstevenson.ca David Warren - Referral Mortgages...

Paul and Greg discuss stats for Greely and Russell and look at a recent Marketplace piece that uncovered mortgage fraud cases around Ontario. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 02:30 Obligatory Comment on Rates 10:00 Greely and Russell Stats 17:00 CBC Marketplace Mortgage Fraud 23:05 Mood Boosts and Outro Get in touch with us!  Paul Stevenson Email: paul@paulstevenson.ca David Warren - Referral Mortgag...

Paul and Greg talk the never ending lack of supply, current  pricing in Ottawa and look at some new numbers for the city year over year, and Findley Creek specifically. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 03:51 Everyone is Noticing We Need More Homes 07:00 Correct Pricing in Ottawa 20:00 New Stats 29:30 Mood Boosts and Outro Get in touch with us!  Paul Stevenson Email: paul@paulstevenson.ca David W...

This week Greg brings some rather shocking stats on what the future looks like for the population of Ontario and Canada. We discuss what we think things will look like in Ottawa market by the end of the calendar year. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 03:32 Ottawa Market 11:45 More People More Problems 20:25 Where Will Rates Go Next? 30:43 Mood Boosts and Outro https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/canada-headed...

The full house returns this week to talk about the still ongoing housing supply crisis in Canada, what's happening in the Ottawa market and some predictions on what to expect from 2023. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 04:30 Housing Supply Crisis 16:00 Ottawa Market Status  29:00 2023 Market Predictions 32:23 Mood Boosts and Outro Get in touch with us!  Paul Stevenson Email: paul@paulstevenson.c...

Dave and Greg talk about the craziness that is hitting the Ottawa market right now and what you can do to increase the value of your home in anticipation of selling. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 05:00 Market Status 13:00 Correction About Rent Increases 17:13 Keeping Your Home Value High 25:31 Outro Get in touch with us!  Paul Stevenson Email: paul@paulstevenson.ca David Warren - Referral Mortgage...

Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 03:27 Questions from last week 11:38  Live AMA 58:24 Mood Boosts and Outro Get in touch with us!  Paul Stevenson Email: paul@paulstevenson.ca Sit down and join us for a 1 hour long discussion with our community. Recorded live September 5th 2022. David Warren - Referral Mortgages Email: david@referralmortgages.com Phone: 1-613-686-6003 Greg Campbell - The Agency O...

This week we discuss the state of the Ottawa market as we head into the busy fall season and how many experts seem to believe that the market will infact cool off coming out of the summer. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 05:00 State of the Market Heading into Fall 21:30  Experts Expect Market to Cool 19:00 Is the Stress Test Still Relevant? 24:47 Mood Boosts and Outro Get in touch with us!  Pau...

This week in a spontaneous live recorded episode we discuss the rental market, new rental scams and take your questions! Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 04:00 State of the Market 09:50 Perfect Timing 19:00 Is the Stress Test Still Relevant? 29:00 Mood Boosts and Outro Articles from this Episode: https://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/2022/08/is-canadas-mortgage-stress-test-still-relevant/?fbclid=IwAR3qC6...

This week in a spontaneous live recorded episode we discuss the rental market, new rental scams and take your questions! Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 02:30 Headlines and viewer questions from last week. 13:22 Rental Market 23:22 Questions from the  live audience 29:22 Mood Boosts and Outro Get in touch with us!  Paul Stevenson - Referral Mortgages Email: paul@referralmortgages.com Phone: 1-6...

This week we take a look at the year over year numbers for July in Ottawa, and take a stab at debunking some myths about the Ottawa market. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 03:59 Current Market Status 10:14 July Numbers 2021 vs 2022 17:40 Ottawa Market Myths 33:44 Mood Boosts and Outro Get in touch with us!  Paul Stevenson - Referral Mortgages Email: paul@referralmortgages.com Phone: 1-613-686-6003 D...

A full cast discusses new numbers in Ottawa and what the upcoming market will look like in the fall with the impending recession looming across Canada. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 06:03 Ottawa Numbers for June/July 13:13 Speculation for End of Summer/Fall Markets 30:15 Mood Boosts and Outro Get in touch with us!  Paul Stevenson - Referral Mortgages Email: paul@referralmortgages.com Phone: 1-613-...

This week Paul and Greg touch on a new report about income required for homeownership in Ottawa, and discuss the drop in Bond rates that may be signaling a very busy fall market. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 04:45 137K/Year to Buy a Home in Ottawa 16:34 Bonds Dropping  26:44 Mood Boosts and Outro Articles in the Episode: https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/here-s-how-much-you-need-to-earn-to-buy-a-home-in-...