January 2026

What Happens to the House If Only One Spouse’s Name Is on the Home?

Posted on Jan 30, 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 common questions that comes up during separation or divorce is also one of the most misunderstood.What happens to the house if only one spouse’s name is on the home?

Many people assume that if a home is registered in only...

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What Ottawa Buyers and Sellers Often Overlook About Timing, and Why It Matters Less Than They Think

Posted on Jan 29, 2026 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa

One of the most common questions I hear from both buyers and sellers in Ottawa is some version of the same concern: Is now the right time?

People worry about missing the market, getting in too late, or making a move just before conditions change. Timing feels like the most important variable. In reality, it is often the one that gets overemphasized...

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How Home Equity Is Divided During Divorce and What It Means for Buyers in Ottawa

Posted on Jan 28, 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.

After questions about whether the house needs to be sold, the next concern is almost always about equity.

How much is there?
How is it divided?
And what does that number actually allow each person to do next?

For homeowners in Ottawa, equit...

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Divorce and the Matrimonial Home in Ontario: What Ottawa Homeowners Need to Know

Posted on Jan 27, 2026 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa

When people go through a separation or divorce in Ottawa, the family home is often the biggest source of stress and confusion. Not just emotionally, but practically.

Much of that confusion comes from one phrase that gets used often and rarely explained clearly: the matrimonial home.

What is a matrimonial home in plain language?

In Ontario, the matrimo...

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Divorce and Real Estate in Ottawa: What to Understand Before Making Any Housing Decisions

Posted on Jan 27, 2026 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa

Divorce brings a lot of decisions at once. For many people, the most complicated one involves real estate.

In Ottawa, the family home is often the largest shared asset, but it is also deeply tied to routine, stability, and identity. When a relationship changes, questions about that home tend to surface quickly, often before anyone feels emotionally...

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Do You Have to Sell the House When You Divorce in Ontario? An Ottawa Perspective

Posted on Jan 27, 2026 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa

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

One of the first questions people ask during separation is also one of the most stressful.

Do we have to sell the house?

For homeowners in Ottawa, this question often comes up long before any legal paperwork is finalized. It usually appears at the...

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