Enjoy some treats AND support local in our neighbourhoods! Whether something sweet or savory, here are a variety of bakeries in Kanata, Stittsville and Carp! La Maison du Kouign-Amann We specialize in True Artisanal French pastries, offering a wide variety of the most exquisite French recipes to...
What is ice damming? Once you get a large volume of snow and you get a thaw, then you get ice-damming. A dam of ice forms at the eave of a shingled roof and prevents the melting snow from running off the roof. It ponds at...
With rates on the rise it is increasingly important to lock your rate in as a first step in your housing search. There is a difference between being prequalified and preapproved for a mortgage. ...
Finding the Ideal Neighbourhood Imagine moving to a neighbourhood that has something you really want, like nearby walking trails, rec center, great schools, shorter drive to family and friends or commute to work. How would that impact your lifestyle? Chances are, it would have a big...
Many people are looking for an answer to the housing crisis. The government is reviewing different solutions, including: density requirements for suburban municipalities, style of housing and more permissive land use. A recent Scotiabank housing report found that Ontario is last in the country in the supply...
How to maximize one of the most underrated rooms in your home Create the perfect laundry room A laundry room – if you are fortunate enough to have a designated room – is one of the most underrated and important spaces in any home. Your guests may...
January is already gone and February is here! An update from us to you. In this issue of our newsletter, learn more about the Ottawa & Canadian real estate market, mortgage tips, events in our community, ideas for simple kitchen renos, the value of window...
OTTAWA, February 3, 2022 Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 936 residential properties in January through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 963 in January 2021, a decrease of 3 per cent. January’s sales included 661 in the residential-property class, down 2...
February is Heart Month! The University of Ottawa Heart Institute’s biggest fundraising initiative of the year is here. February is Heart Month. Last year, your record-breaking donations exceeded one-million dollars! With new partners and initiatives for 2022, the Heart Institute is looking forward to bringing increased...