Monthly Archives July 2017

Summer Showings

Summer Showings

July 24, 2017 | Comments Off on Summer Showings

Selling your house can be an exhausting process, and selling during the summer brings its own special challenges. One of the most noticeable is that you may be away on vacation when people want to attend a house showing. Fortunately, you can turn this challenge into an opportunity. If you plan to hold house showings while you are away, the first thing you need to do is ensure that your home is cleaned up. You should go through the house to make sure it is clean and tidy, just as you would before any showing. The only difference is that
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Reflections on Canada 150

Reflections on Canada 150

July 17, 2017 | Comments Off on Reflections on Canada 150

Canada Day is usually a big event in Ottawa; it is the nation’s capital after all, but this year was an even bigger celebration owing to 2017 being the 150th anniversary of Canada’s founding. In order to celebrate this momentous event, Ottawa pulled out all the stops to throw a Canada Day celebration that people won’t soon forget. The public turned out in record numbers to celebrate Canada Day in Ottawa this year, and the celebrations were also awash in celebrities. Justin Trudeau was in attendance, as were Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, and Governor General David Johnston
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Selling in the Summer

Selling in the Summer

July 11, 2017 | Comments Off on Selling in the Summer

Selling your home in summer? It can be grueling to prepare a house for sale in the summer heat but many experts believe that summer is one of the best times to sell a house. Why?… People are out and about! Summer holidays mean that people have more time to devote to buying a home and, for parents of school age children, moving in the summer offers an easier transition for families changing neighbourhoods/schools. Selling your home in summer may also give you more time to devote to preparing your home – it’s a win-win! The Ottawa real estate market
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“a Stellar year so far”…Ottawa Real Estate Snapshot June 2017

“a Stellar year so far”…Ottawa Real Estate Snapshot June 2017

July 6, 2017 | Comments Off on “a Stellar year so far”…Ottawa Real Estate Snapshot June 2017

We are still seeing lower than normal inventory, more multiple offer situations and fewer days on the market which is good for sellers but with prices remaining “relatively steady”, it is also good news for Buyers.  Check out the highlights below and send us an email to info@teamrealty.ca for details and info on specific properties, we love to chat about real estate! Below is the latest news release from the Ottawa Real Estate Board Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 2,162 residential properties in June through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 1,985 in June 2016, an increase of
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Protecting Your Home: Roof Maintenance

Protecting Your Home: Roof Maintenance

July 17, 2017 | Comments Off on Protecting Your Home: Roof Maintenance

Protecting Your Home: Roof Maintenance Performing home maintenance is an important part of being a homeowner, but some maintenance needs are more obvious than others. One part of a house where repair needs can easily go unnoticed is the roof, most of us do not go up on our roofs regularly after all. However, neglecting roof repairs can be a serious issue, especially in a city like Ottawa where weather can change rapidly and put serious strain on a roof’s integrity. A neglected roof can lead to issues as minor as increased heating bills to structural damage as water leaks
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