Double Dipping on Land Transfer Tax

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…

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A Slow Condo Market= A Great Time to Invest

  A 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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4 WAYS TO DECORATE AROUND YOUR CHARCOAL SOFA

{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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When To Call In The Experts

When to Call in the Experts

Buying or selling a home is no simple business transaction. It takes a team of experts and professionals you can trust to achieve your goals and protect your interests. Bringing in the right experts at the right time will ensure your purchase or sale goes smoothly and you don’t pay a big personal and financial…

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Selling with a Real Estate Representative

Selling with a Real Estate Representative

Real estate sections of public libraries abound with books on selling you home privately. In addition to pointers on sprucing up your home for maximum sale ability, they provide homeowners with tips on the “psychology of showing a house.” Yet, most homeowners choose to sell through a REALTOR®. Selecting a REALTOR® Finding the right real…

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Selecting and Working with a Realtor

Selecting and Working with a REALTOR®

Buying or selling a home in today’s market requires a lot of work and a lot of knowledge about sales and real estate.  It’s one of the largest purchases or biggest business transactions many of us will ever make.  It doesn’t pay to depend on blind luck. Whether you are a buyer or a seller,…

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Marketing Your Home

Marketing Your Home

More than Just a Sign on the Lawn If you’re thinking of selling your home in the near future, you may think that all that’s required is a “for sale” sign strategically placed on your front lawn — but any real estate professional will tell you there’s much more to it than that. While a…

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Finding the Right Home for You

Finding the Right Home for You

When you dream of your dream home, what do you see? Each of us has a vision of what it will be, but getting as close to that vision as possible is a practical, step-by-step process that begins with finding a REALTOR®. A REALTOR® is your best ally throughout the home buying process. He or…

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Education Keeps Realtors’ Standards High

Education Keeps REALTORS®’ Standards High

When consumers choose a REALTOR® to help them buy or sell a property, they are placing their trust in someone who is knowledgeable and who will protect their interests. A REALTORS® role is to provide clients with sound, effective, timely advice and professional service. More than ever, in today’s fast-paced, high-tech world, REALTORS® are being…

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Tips to Sell your House

Tips to Sell your House

When you are ready to sell your house you’ll want to enlist the help of a REALTOR®. He or she will provide the professional advice and service you need to make the selling process go smoothly. Showing you ways to make your home as marketable as possible is just one of the many ways your…

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