This blog is a growing library of guides for anyone buying a home in Ottawa, Kanata, Stittsville, Barrhaven and the surrounding communities. Every article is written to answer a specific question a real buyer is facing, from how much a down payment actually needs to be, to what a home inspection covers, to how condo fees and status certificates work.
The articles below span the full buying journey. Financing topics cover mortgage pre-approval, the stress test and down payment requirements. Property-condition guides explain what to look for in an inspection, buying an older home, and buying a home that needs work. Others focus on specific property types, including condos, townhouses, rural properties with wells and septic systems, and rental or investment purchases, along with the agent relationship itself, from buyer representation agreements to how commission works in Ontario.
Buyers just starting out may prefer to begin with the complete buying a house in Ottawa guide, which lays out the full process from first steps to closing day and links out to every topic covered here in more depth.
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Jason Polonski is a full-time Ottawa and Kanata REALTOR® with Right at Home Realty and more than 15 years of experience helping buyers navigate exactly these questions. His hands-on background in construction and the electrical trades, paired with a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing and Finance, shapes the practical, financially grounded approach behind every article here. He has been recognized as Best in Ottawa Top REALTOR® for 2026, seven years running, along with Chairman’s Club honours and Top Choice REALTOR® recognition for Kanata and Stittsville.
For a question this blog does not yet answer, or for guidance specific to a particular property or situation, buyers can reach Jason directly by phone at (613) 601-9333 or by email at polonskiottawa@gmail.com. More about his background is on the About Jason Polonski page, and current reviews are on his Google Business Profile.
