February 2026

Should We Sell Now or Later After Separation? An Ottawa Decision Framework

Posted on Feb 17, 2026 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa

When a couple separates, one of the hardest questions is what to do with the home and when to do it. Sell right away, or wait? In Ottawa and across Ontario, there is no single correct answer, and rushing the decision rarely helps. If you’re early in the separation process, it’s useful to first understand how the matrimonial home is defined and trea...

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Transitions

Posted on Feb 06, 2026 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa

This weekend, I’m doing something new. I’m playing in my first pickleball tournament. 


Before you picture anything too intense, it’s very much for fun.

 No big stakes, no pressure to perform, just the decision to try something unfamiliar.

That feeling of being new again has been following me around lately.

I was recently back in Costa Rica, a place that...

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Can One Spouse Force the Sale of the Home During Divorce in Ontario?

Posted on Feb 05, 2026 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa

This post is part of an ongoing series on divorce and real estate in Ottawa. You can start with the overview here

One of the most stressful questions people ask during separation or divorce is also one of the most loaded.

Can one spouse force the sale of the home?

This question usually comes up when one person wants certainty and forward movement, a...

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