Monthly Archives April 2017

Protecting your Home: Fire Prevention

April 25, 2017 | Comments Off

Protecting your Home: Fire Prevention It is every homeowner’s nightmare: a fire! Not only can a house fire cause significant damage to property, it could cause catastrophic injuries or worse. Most fires are caused by human error or carelessness so here are some tips to avoid ever having to deal with a fire: Take Extra Precautions in the Kitchen It’s estimated that 38% of fires in Canada from 2002 to 2005 were attributed to cooking equipment. That number is staggering so extra precautions are needed while cooking. Stay in the kitchen while cooking in the oven or on the stove.
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Choosing a Brokerage when Buying or Selling a Home

April 19, 2017 | Comments Off

When it comes time to buy or sell a home, finding the brokerage to work with is a very important step to take. You need to find a company that will work with you to make this the most positive experience possible. “At Royal LePage Team Realty we commit to delivering high quality, industry leading and innovative real estate products and services on a complete cost-effective basis. Our business relationship will be characterized by the highest degree of honesty, credibility and fair dealing. We are committed to setting the pace in service excellence. We commit to delivering a level of
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5 Reasons To Sell Your Home in the Spring

April 12, 2017 | Comments Off

With the busy spring market upon us (it actually started early this year!), let’s take a look at why this season is often seen as the best time of year to sell a home. With a large percentage of the year’s sales occurring in just a few short months, homes also tend to sell for more and spend less time on the market. And don’t worry, you’re not too late; statistics show that May is the best month of the year to list a home. Here 5 reasons spring is so popular: Homes show better in spring: Let’s face it, spring
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Ottawa Real Estate Update | March Goes Out Like a Lion

April 6, 2017 | Comments Off

Second best March on record for units sold, multiple offers, fewer days on the market and the average price for a residential home over $415K spring has definitely sprung in the Ottawa Real Estate Market! From the Ottawa Real Estate Board April 5th, 2017 OTTAWA, April 5, 2017 – Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,485 residential properties in March through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 1,160 in March 2016, an increase of 28 per cent. The five-year average for March sales is 1,240. “The busy spring selling season descended upon Ottawa early this year,” remarks
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6 Spring Maintenance Tips for Homeowners

April 5, 2017 | Comments Off

As the snow finally melts after what has seemed like a never-ending winter, it’s time to start thinking about all the spring maintenance tasks that you will need to around your home. Spring always feels like a fresh start so use that as motivation as you work around your yard and home! Here are 6 spring maintenance tasks for homeowners: Check the roof There is no need to pull out a ladder at this point; stand back from your home and do a visual inspection: “with binoculars and a keen eye, you can probably spot trouble.” Winter snow and
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Kim MacDowall