In today’s market first time buyers need to be more creative to enter the real estate ownership realm. But there are options. And this article from GlobalNews presents a few. Condos are one. Townhouse or semi detached another. An income property where you live in one unit and rent out the other is possible. Buying with a friend or a family member is another option. But this article also proposed cottages as an option. The article was written by a Toronto agent – but nevertheless it applies to other areas in Ottawa
