At some point in our lives almost all of us will make a move. Be it to purchase our first home, upgrade to a larger home to accommodate a growing family, or to downsize and prepare for retirement years. Whichever move you plan to make, we as a collective group in Ottawa need to rally…
DetailsA Slow Condo Market= A Great Time to Invest According to reporter Patrick Langston’s article in the Ottawa Citizen this past Saturday, the condo market hasn’t “fallen on it’s face, but has definitely stumbled. Condo starts have plummeted with lots of inventory on the shelf, and several projects have either been put on…
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{via} Today’s post is about decorating with charcoal, really important to know since it’s such a popular neutral right now! If you have a charcoal sofa (just like during the brown trend, when most neutral-loving shoppers purchased a brown one) it’s time for me to help you bring this colour to life. Why? Because a room…
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A home inspection prior to purchasing a home or condominium can bring peace of mind when you sign the sales contract. Knowing what to expect both inside and out will help you make an informed decision about the value of the home and the future upkeep. A home inspection accomplishes two important goals. First, it…
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The one thing about participating in the real estate market that confounds most consumers is the terminology and jargon that must be learned. But, as with any business, in order to be successful as a buyer or seller, it is necessary to become familiar with certain concepts and words. The real estate business is somewhat…
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New homeowners often find there’s more to keeping up a house than cutting the grass and clearing snow from the driveway. Tools To start with, a new homeowner needs to have on hand a ‘basic tool kit’. A number of basic tools are a must C a metal hammer, screwdrivers with a variety of heads,…
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When buying a home, the neighbourhood you select will not only play a pivotal role in your family’s life, but in the resale value of the property. One person’s ideal neighbourhood however may vary greatly from another’s. But, regardless, there are some needs and wants that generally do not change. The distance from your new…
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So you’ve decided you want to stop paying rent and buy your first home. You’re not alone. With interest rates at their lowest in decades, many people have discovered that mortgage payments can be significantly lower or at least comparable to the rent they are currently paying. Making the decision to become a homeowner is…
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