Monthly Archives September 2017

Canada 150: Enjoying the Fall Season

September 28, 2017 | Comments Off

Canada’s 150th milestone is here and in full swing; and what a year it’s been so far! We’ve bundled up as we watched our favourite downhill skaters at Red Bull’s Crashed Ice, cheered on our favourite musical talents at the 2017 Juno Awards, looked up – way up – at those daring enough to eat, drink, and be merry above the cityscape in Ottawa’s very own Sky Lounge, and roared aloud as La Machine walked our city streets. So, what’s next? What could possibly top all of the excitement that our City has seen so far? Get ready, folks –
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Purchasing a Home in Canada’s Best City to Live

September 21, 2017 | Comments Off

We are very fortunate to live in a City that offers economically booming neighbourhoods and family-friendly communities. In Ottawa, there’s bound to be something for anyone and everyone. In fact, according to MoneySense, Ottawa has been ranked Canada’s Best Place to Live in 2017. Why? Well, aside from being home to one of the most respected tech hubs in Canada, having an extremely low-by-comparison unemployment rate of only 5%, and host to some of the greatest, most talented chefs in the country, Ottawa is a safe and affordable city that hasn’t been caught up in the real estate frenzy that’s
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Fall Home Maintenance Tips

September 14, 2017 | Comments Off

Fall. Arguably one of the most beautiful times of the year! The weather has cooled and the leaves have begun to change, reminding us that winter isn’t all that far away. Before the snow flies, our homes need a little TLC in order to ensure our warmth and safety over the months – yes, months – of winter. We’ve prepared a few tips on where to begin and what to include in your home maintenance checklist for the fall: Inspect and clean out your eaves trough. In order to ensure a smooth and safe flow of water away from your
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Market update! Latest news in Ottawa Real Estate August 2017 Stats

September 7, 2017 | Comments Off

Condo sales help set new record for August unit sales OTTAWA, September 6, 2017 – Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,538 residential properties in August through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 1,481 in August 2016, an increase of 3.8 per cent. The five-year average for August sales is 1,343. “Condo sales continue to strengthen the Ottawa resale market,” says Rick Eisert, President of the Ottawa Real Estate Board. “These numbers also assisted in setting a new record for the number of units sold in August, pushing August 2016 unit sales into second-place. In comparison to last
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Buying a Home : Accepting Change Outside Your Wishlist

September 7, 2017 | Comments Off

Truth be told, there are a lot of decisions to be made when it comes to purchasing a home. Regardless of where we stand on the home-buying scale – first time homebuyers, second time homebuyers, or those just simply looking to downsize and/or relocate – there are questions to be asked, and answers to be had. Yes, the onset of this process may seem a little daunting at first, however, that very common (and overwhelming) feeling of “where do I even start” eventually shapes itself into the certainty that you’ve found the home you’ve been waiting for. So, where do
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Protecting you Home: Fall Maintenance

September 15, 2017 | Comments Off

Protecting your Home: Fall Maintenance It’s that time again, Ottawa: the crisp, cool months of fall. And with it being one of the busiest times of the year for homeowners – getting the kids ready for back to school, enjoying the fun-filled, fall-friendly activities around town (pumpkin picking, anyone?), and even vamping up our homes up for the holidays – it’s also the best time of year for us to take advantage of the moderately-tolerable weather and prep our homes for the cold that is to come. Here are a few guidelines on how to protect your home in the
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Kim MacDowall