Open House - The Real Estate & Mortgage Show

Highlights From Recent Episodes

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March 6th, 2021: Another Crazy Month in Real Estate

Paul, Frank and Steve start the show by conversing about Ottawa’s current real estate numbers (0:38), current mortgage rates in Ottawa and why you need a real estate agent when selling your home (3:05), and how increased rates could affect the future market (6:43). After the break, listeners phone-in to ask about when the best time is to list your home (13:26) and is it worth installing a double garage (19:23). Then, more listeners call-in to ask about pricing strategies when selling a townhome (22:30), options in regards to refinancing (26:20), and turning your property into a rental while renting yourself (31:30). To end the show, our last caller asks about whether you should choose fixed vs. variable rates right now (35:09) and the gang discuss paying off debt vs. paying off your mortgage first (37:42).

February 27th, 2021: Buyer Frustration & Mortgage Questions

Paul, Frank and Steve begin the show by discussing the listing drought in Ottawa (00:55), the rise in mortgage rates (2:57), buyer frustration and where the market is headed (5:42). After the break, a listener phones-in to ask about why you’re not able to make an offer without a condition on financing (11:25), the crazy changes in prices and how it affects conditions (16:52). Then, another caller asks about refinancing a newly acquired new build (21:41) and Frank shares his conversation with Canadian MPs (27:02). To end the show, our final two callers ask about whether it’s a good time to refinance (32:40) recourse around the hidden home flaws (36:11), and Paul explains why you need to divulge issues with a home when selling it (39:39).

February 20th, 2021: What’s My Home Worth?

Paul, Frank and Steve start the show by talking about the crazy start in real estate this year (1:48), a potential increase in the fixed-rate (4:50), and when real estate prices will slow down (09:26). After the break, a listener phones-in to ask about the worth of a home in Orleans (12:55) and another caller asks about the worth of agricultural land (20:30). Then, the gang discusses the difficulties of being a first-time homebuyer (22:05), two listeners call-in to ask about the decrease in new builds (23:10), and how appraisers are dealing with the high pricing of homes (25:55). To end the show, our final listener phones-in to ask about the worth of a home in Greely (30:51) and Frank shares his plan for meetings with MPs regarding mortgages (33:55).

February 13th, 2021: The People Of Ottawa Ask Their Questions

Paul, Frank and Steve start the show by conversing about this week in real estate and mortgages (1:01), predictions regarding the average sales price decreasing (3:29), the increase of people using their home line of credit (5:24), and knowing the value of your home (7:52). After the break, a listener phones-in to ask about issues regarding loan protector insurance (11:57), another caller asks about whether it’s the right time to sell a home in Arnprior (20:32), and another listener calls-in to ask about home appraisals and pre-approval (27:53). To end the show, our last caller asks about choosing rates when renewing your mortgage (32:36).

February 6th, 2021: Buying, Selling or Renting?

Paul, Frank and Steve start the show by talking about the surprising real estate numbers for January (0:56), how the rise in home prices affects buying power (3:39), buying vs. selling your home first (6:19), and the difficulty of pricing a property in this market (9:16). After the break, a listener phones-in to ask about bank vs. lender mortgages and moving to a smaller neighbourhood like Carleton Place (12:51). Then, another listener calls-in to ask about selling her home vs. renting it out (19:16), the gang discusses the average household income and unemployment numbers (25:01) and another caller asks the guys about whether there’s still room to add value to a home (27:30). To end the show, the gang talks about the importance of choosing who you list and buy with (31:13) and our final caller asks about financing home renovations (33:17).