Martels Blog

What Is Your Home Really Worth? Understanding Market Value in a Changing Market

Discover how actual sales, buyer budgets, and local market trends dictate your home's realistic value.

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5 days to find a home: Inside the business of military moves

Specialized Canadian agents master rapid military relocations, balancing tight schedules, policy directives, and client loyalty.

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Oreb Market Update August 2026

Ottawa home sales slowed sharply in August, yet average property prices remained stable overall.

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How RECO’s Governance Makeover Affects Every Ontario Buyer Seller and Agent

A quick guide to RECO’s recent governance overhaul and its direct impact on Ontario consumers and real estate professionals.

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Oreb Market Update May 2026

Seasonal Activity Improves, but Ottawa’s May Market Remains Cautious

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Oreb Market Update April 2026

Spring Activity Builds as Ottawa Market Remains Balanced

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Oreb Market Update March 2026

Spring Momentum Begins to Build as Ottawa’s Market Starts Catching Up with Supply

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Ottawa’s Housing Market Shows Early Signs of Transition as Winter Activity Remains Subdued

Ottawa’s Housing Market Shows Early Signs of Transition as Winter Activity Remains Subdued

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Ottawa Housing Market Closes 2025 on a Note of Stability

Ottawa’s housing market closed out the year with a typical December slowdown in activity.

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Seasonal Inventory Growth Meets Steady Demand

Ottawa’s housing market in August 2025 offered buyers greater choice amid subtle signs of shifting dynamics. Last month, demand remained healthy, ...

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