Frank Napolitano from Mortgage Brokers Ottawa and Dora Bejaoui from Paul Rushforth Real Estate take turns steering the ship, answering your questions, and exchanging the occasional friendly banter. Does the Bank of Canada's latest rate decision calm the waters? We delve into that, among many other subjects.

Frank Napolitano from Mortgage Brokers Ottawa and Dora Bejaoui from Paul Rushforth Real Estate take turns steering the ship, answering your questions, and exchanging the occasional friendly banter. Does the Bank of Canada's latest rate decision calm the waters? We delve into that, among many other subjects.

Open House - The Real Estate & Mortgage Show

Open House - The Real Estate &amp; Mortgage Show

Open House - The Real Estate & Mortgage Show on 580 CFRA

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PODCAST: CFRA's Open House for Sat. July 18th, 2026

Marnie Bennett and Brett Liscomb join Dean Roberts for this week's Bennett Property Shop!

On the show today:
The major real estate forces that are reshaping Canada.
Ottawa's micro-markets.
The biggest mistakes that sellers are making in 2026.
Ask Marnie: Should condo owners sell now, renovate first, or wait it out?

Marnie Bennett and Brett Liscomb join Dean Roberts for this week's Bennett Property Shop!
On the show today:
<ol>
<li>The major real estate forces that are reshaping Canada.</li>
<li>Ottawa's micro-markets.</li>
<li>The biggest mistakes that sellers are making in 2026.</li>
<li>Ask Marnie: Should condo owners sell now, renovate first, or wait it out?</li>
</ol>

PODCAST: The Bennett Property Shop for Sat. July 18th, 2026

The Week In Review
The Canada Day flood response continues as affected residents face a long road ahead, and over 6,000 basements face significant repairs.
Questions have been raised about DRAO eligibility, and some residents are already dreading about a potential bankruptcy.
The Canadian Red Cross has been activated in aid efforts, one of several relief measures passed by City Council this week.
City Council received a roughly 4-hour update on the extent of the damages, as councillors also raised questions about the immediate municipal response.
City Council also received the city’s Transportation Plan to address the anticipated commute volume this Fall, with federal workers at the office more frequently and students heading back to the classroom. The plan includes a number of significant tweaks to transit, as well as increases to some traffic fines.
Ottawa’s renovation bylaw was approved by City Council this week, and new landlord requirements should be in place by 2027.

Interviews

Amy Avis, the Head of Humanitarian Operations at the Canadian Red Cross, provides a quick update on initial impressions and the relief being provided to residents.

Residents in Highgate Park are concerned about the city’s stormwater infrastructure in the wake of the Canada Day floods. We check in with Jennifer Drake, an Associate Professor at Carleton University and an expert on urban flooding.

Other news at City Hall this week...
City Council approved the installation of an all-way stop at an Osgoode intersection, where a June crash killed an 8-year-old child.
A Barrhaven park will honour a crossing guard that was killed on the job.
City Council approves asking Queen’s Park to intervene again over the Kanata Golf and Country Club dispute.
New discussions will be held with Carleton University on a potential partnership for a new aquatic facility.

The Week In Review
<ul>
<li>The Canada Day flood response continues as affected residents face a long road ahead, and over 6,000 basements face significant repairs.</li>
<li>Questions have been raised about DRAO eligibility, and some residents are already dreading about a potential bankruptcy.</li>
<li>The Canadian Red Cross has been activated in aid efforts, one of several relief measures passed by City Council this week.</li>
<li>City Council received a roughly 4-hour update on the extent of the damages, as councillors also raised questions about the immediate municipal response.</li>
<li>City Council also received the city&rsquo;s Transportation Plan to address the anticipated commute volume this Fall, with federal workers at the office more frequently and students heading back to the classroom. The plan includes a number of significant tweaks to transit, as well as increases to some traffic fines.</li>
<li>Ottawa&rsquo;s renovation bylaw was approved by City Council this week, and new landlord requirements should be in place by 2027.</li>
</ul>
Interviews
Amy Avis, the Head of Humanitarian Operations at the Canadian Red Cross, provides a quick update on initial impressions and the relief being provided to residents.
Residents in Highgate Park are concerned about the city&rsquo;s stormwater infrastructure in the wake of the Canada Day floods. We check in with Jennifer Drake, an Associate Professor at Carleton University and an expert on urban flooding.
Other news at City Hall this week...
<ul>
<li>City Council approved the installation of an all-way stop at an Osgoode intersection, where a June crash killed an 8-year-old child.</li>
<li>A Barrhaven park will honour a crossing guard that was killed on the job.</li>
<li>City Council approves asking Queen&rsquo;s Park to intervene again over the Kanata Golf and Country Club dispute.</li>
<li>New discussions will be held with Carleton University on a potential partnership for a new aquatic facility.</li>
</ul>

PODCAST: CFRA Weekends for Sat. July 18th, 2026

Residents in Highgate Park are concerned about the city’s stormwater infrastructure in the wake of the Canada Day floods, and they are calling on City Hall to provide answers. Some properties in the area have been damaged by flooding before, and all of the neighbourhood’s homeowners are concerned about the possibility of a repeat event later this Summer, not to mention how it could impact their compromised homes. Jennifer Drake is an Associate Professor at Carleton University, an expert on urban flooding, and the Canada Research Chair in Stormwater and Low Impact Development. She spoke to CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent about the pressure these events put on the city’s infrastructure as they happen more often, along with the potential fallout and the possible solutions to this dilemma.

Residents in Highgate Park are concerned about the city&rsquo;s stormwater infrastructure in the wake of the Canada Day floods, and they are calling on City Hall to provide answers. Some properties in the area have been damaged by flooding before, and all of the neighbourhood&rsquo;s homeowners are concerned about the possibility of a repeat event later this Summer, not to mention how it could impact their compromised homes. Jennifer Drake is an Associate Professor at Carleton University, an expert on urban flooding, and the Canada Research Chair in Stormwater and Low Impact Development. She spoke to CFRA&rsquo;s Andrew Pinsent about the pressure these events put on the city&rsquo;s infrastructure as they happen more often, along with the potential fallout and the possible solutions to this dilemma.

PODCAST: CFRA's Open House for Sat. July 18th, 2026

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