Ottawa Real Estate · Ontario
Buying in Ottawa? Buy with more in your corner.
Bo Yu is a licensed Broker who works with Ottawa buyers personally — and right now that comes with three real buyer benefits.*
Three buyer benefits, right now.
A year of property tax or condo fees covered*
Pick whichever fits your home and take that cost off your first year of ownership.
Financing up to 100% through select lenders*
Some lenders can finance up to 100% of the purchase, on approved credit.
Up to 3% cash back*
Eligible buyers can receive up to 3% cash back, with the amount and conditions confirmed in writing before they commit.
*Buyer benefits are subject to eligibility, limits, conditions and availability, and are confirmed in writing before you commit. Financing is arranged with independent third-party lenders on approved credit.
Full offer details
Offer details: buyer benefits are subject to eligibility, limits, conditions and availability, all provided to you in writing before you commit, and may be changed or withdrawn on a going-forward basis. For the cash-back benefit, eligible buyers may receive up to 3% cash back after closing — the calculation basis, maximum amount, eligibility, timing, payment method, limits, conditions and availability are provided to you in writing before you commit. Financing is arranged with independent third-party lenders and depends on their credit, program and lender approval. Bo Yu and Right at Home Realty, Brokerage are not lenders and do not guarantee approval, rates or terms. Nothing here is legal, tax or financial advice, and this is not intended to solicit buyers or sellers already under a representation agreement or to induce a breach of one.
Everything you get with Bo.
Personal service from Bo, a licensed Broker
You work with Bo directly from first call to closing — no hand-offs to a junior team member.
Step-by-step first-time buyer guidance
Pre-approval, incentives, showings, offer and closing, sequenced calmly around your timeline.
Ottawa neighbourhood and market knowledge
Street-level context on schools, transit, pricing and trade-offs across the National Capital Region.
New construction and builder representation
Representation at the sales centre, with floor plans, upgrades, deposits and closing terms negotiated for you.
Tailored search and early listing awareness
Saved searches and this site's daily-synced Ottawa inventory tools flag matches as they come to market.
Offer strategy and negotiation
Pricing, conditions and terms shaped around the comparables and what the seller actually needs.
Due diligence through to closing
Conditions, inspection, condo status certificate review and closing steps explained before you sign.
Service in English and Mandarin
Helpful for newcomers, international buyers and families relocating to Ottawa.
Mortgage and professional connections
Introductions to independent Ottawa mortgage brokers, lawyers and inspectors when you need them.
Client Stories
Trusted by Ottawa buyers, sellers and investors
A few recent notes from clients — the full list lives on the testimonials page.
“Bo walked us through every step of buying our first home — pre-approval, FHSA, neighbourhood research, offer strategy. He never pressured us and answered messages on weekends. We closed on a townhome in Kanata Lakes well under what the bank had qualified us for.”
Sarah K.
First-time buyer · Kanata Lakes
“We sold our Orléans semi and bought a detached in Avalon Encore through Bo. Listed Thursday, four offers Tuesday, sold over asking. On the buy side he negotiated $18,000 in upgrades on a new build. He genuinely runs the numbers for you.”
Marc D.
Move-up buyer & seller · Orléans
“Bo spoke Mandarin with my parents and English with me, which made a huge difference. He explained Ontario contracts line by line and warned us about builder upgrade markups before we signed. We feel like we were genuinely represented, not just sold to.”
Wei L.
Newcomer to Ottawa · Barrhaven (Half Moon Bay)
Bo Yu is a Broker registered with the Real Estate Council of Ontario, a member of the Ottawa Real Estate Board and CREA, and trades in real estate through Right at Home Realty, Brokerage. More about Bo.
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First-time buyer guide
Down payment, incentives and the full Ottawa buying sequence.
Ottawa neighbourhoods
Guides to 50+ communities, organized by region.
Current inventory
Active Ottawa listings, refreshed daily.
Market reports
Prices, inventory and days-on-market by segment.
New construction
Builders, releases and pre-construction condos.
Mortgage calculator
Payments, CMHC, land transfer tax and closing costs.
Common questions.
How much do I need for a down payment in Ottawa?
The minimum is 5% on the first $500,000 of the purchase price and 10% on the portion between $500,000 and $1,500,000. Homes above $1.5M need 20% down. Most first-time buyers here put down 5% to 10%.
What are the closing costs on a home in Ottawa?
Budget roughly 1.5%–4% of the purchase price: Ontario Land Transfer Tax, legal fees, title insurance, home inspection, status certificate review for condos, and adjustments. First-time buyers can get up to $4,000 back through the provincial Land Transfer Tax refund (eligibility rules apply).
Do the buyer benefits cost me anything?
The property tax or condo fee benefit and the cash-back benefit are promotional buyer benefits subject to eligibility, limits, conditions and availability, and the details are given to you in writing before you commit. Financing is arranged with independent third-party lenders and depends on their approval — Bo Yu and Right at Home Realty, Brokerage are not lenders.
Do you help with new construction and pre-construction homes?
Yes. Bo represents buyers at Ottawa sales centres for builders such as Minto, Mattamy, Tamarack, Caivan, eQ Homes and Richcraft, negotiating upgrades, deposits and closing terms. The builder pays the cooperating brokerage commission.
How do I book a consultation?
Call or text 613-698-9526, or send a note through the contact page. First consultations are free and confidential, in English or Mandarin.
More answers in the Ottawa home buying guide and the mortgage guide.
Thinking about buying in Ottawa? Let's talk before you tour.
Free, confidential consultation in English or Mandarin. Call or text 613-698-9526.