A finished basement, an opened-up main floor or a new deck can make a house feel move-in ready. It can also be work the City of Ottawa has no record of. Before you firm up, list the renovations you can see, then check them against the City's permit records with a compliance report. The City's compli

Parts of Ottawa sit on sensitive marine clay, a soil that shrinks when it dries out. A large, thirsty tree close to the house can pull enough water out of that clay to let a foundation settle unevenly and crack. If you are buying an older Ottawa home with a big tree near the walls, look at the tree,

Keeping your Ottawa house as a rental when you move to Kemptville, Brockville or Prescott can work, but it is a different decision from selling, not a softer version of it. You hold on to the property, and you also take on Ontario landlord rules, a change in your tax position, and a slower path if y