The Ottawa Real Estate Podcast The Ottawa Real Estate Podcast - December 4th 2024
🎉 Welcome to the 200th episode of the Ottawa Real Estate Podcast! Join hosts Paul Stevenson, Greg Campbell, and David Warren as they mark this incredible milestone with a deep dive into the ever-changing real estate landscape of Ottawa, Canada. In this episode, they discuss the bustling end-of-year market activity, builder price increases, and provide crucial advice for first-time homebuyers. The team also unpacks the recent changes to the mortgage stress test and debates the symbolic vs. impactful nature of government rebates. Plus, a look into how Equifax's global consumer credit file will aid newcomers in building Canadian credit. Tune in for all this and much more, including some fun mood boosts to keep your spirits high. Thanks for your support through these 200 episodes!
00:00 Introduction to the Ottawa Real Estate Podcast
01:49 Market Trends and Updates
02:15 Reflecting on Past Episodes
03:17 Current Market Activity
09:11 Housing Affordability Challenges
16:10 Stress Test and Mortgage Transfers
19:23 Competition Bureau and OSFI Guidelines
21:03 Equifax's Global Consumer Credit File Initiative
24:10 Government GST Cuts and Rebates Impact on Mortgages
25:20 Unpredictable Rate Market and Economic Implications
32:44 Mood Boosts and Episode Conclusion
Get in touch with us!
Paul Stevenson - Mortgage Agent Level 2
Email: paul@paulstevenson.ca
Phone: 1-613-263-4543
David Warren - Referral Mortgages
Email: david@referralmortgages.com
Phone: 1-613-686-6003
https://www.referralmortgages.com/
Greg Campbell - The Campbell Maric Group/EXP Realty
Email: greg@tcmgrealty.ca
Phone: 1-613-614-0179
https://www.yourhomeinottawa.ca/
If you have a question or topic you'd like to hear us discuss send us an email at: paulgregdave@gmail.com or leave us a comment below!
New Episodes of the podcast are available on Wednesdays at 10AM on all podcast services and at www.theottawarealestatepodcast.com
Brought to you by Referral Mortgages, The Campbell-Maric Group, PaulStevenson.ca, Guertin/Poirier Law, Centum Mortgage, BIG - Billyard Insurance Group.