Buying or Selling in Ottawa

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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