When it comes to deciding to purchase a vacation home in a favorite getaway destination or continuing to rent, there are a number of factors individuals should consider. In this recent Realtor.com story, Taylor Johnson client Tammy Barry of Heritage Harbor Ottawa Resort gives her advice for those choosing whether to buy or rent – from gauging how much time they’ll actually spend at the property to “trying before buying” to make sure the lifestyle is the right fit.

At Heritage Harbor Ottawa, prospective buyers can “try before they buy” a vacation home by staying in one of the community’s available rental cottages.