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15 Sep September 2025 Newsletter – Staying in Touch

Posted at 16:30h in Blog, Buyer Tips, Home decor, Homeowner Tips, In the Community, Investment Properties, Market Update, Market Value, Mortgages, Moving Tips, New Build Construction, Newsletter, Ottawa neighbourhoods, Press, Renovations, Selling Tips

September '25 Newsletter - Update on Ottawa Real Estate Market, Articles on: Downpayments on Homes, Selling Your Home This Fall & How to Get Ready, Thinking of Relocating in Ottawa? Tips & Insights, How to Make a Small Room Look Bigger & Fairs & events...

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10 Sep Thinking of Relocating in Ottawa? Tips & Insights

Posted at 14:59h in Blog, Buyer Tips, Moving Tips, Press

Thinking of Relocating in Ottawa? Tips & Insights If you’re thinking of relocating in greater Ottawa, one of the hardest parts is figuring out where to live, especially if you're not familar with the area yet. Ottawa is full of many beautiful neighbourhoods which have wonderful...

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09 Sep Selling Your Home This Fall & How to Get Ready

Posted at 17:10h in Blog, Curb Appeal & Outdoor Living, Homeowner Tips, Press, Selling Tips

Selling Your Home This Fall & How to Get Ready If you’re selling your home this Fall in Ottawa, how do you get started? Here are some things to do as the weather starts to get cooler and we still have some time to check the...

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01 Sep Fall 2025 Fairs to Enjoy in Greater Ottawa!

Posted at 11:53h in Blog, In the Community, Press

It’s hard to believe that summer is coming to a close, and fall is almost upon us!  Here is a list of the fall 2024 fairs to enjoy taking place this fall around the greater Ottawa Valley....

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10 Sep How to make a small room look bigger?

Posted at 17:06h in Blog, Home decor, Homeowner Tips, Press, Renovations, Selling Tips

How to make a small room look bigger? How to make a small room look bigger? As September moves along and we start to spend more time indoors, now is a good time to think about refreshing a room or two. If you are looking...

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09 Sep Ottawa Market Update August 2025 – 50 Years of Change

Posted at 16:42h in Blog, Market Update, Press

Ottawa Real Estate Market - August 2025 Statistics Ottawa, September 7th, 2025 - Ottawa’s housing market in August 2025 offered buyers greater choice amid subtle signs of shifting dynamics. Last month, demand remained healthy, while supply continued to increase.* Read the full release from the Ottawa Real Estate...

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26 Aug August 2025 Newsletter – Staying in Touch

Posted at 16:58h in Blog, Buyer Tips, Home decor, Homeowner Tips, In the Community, Investment Properties, Market Update, Market Value, Mortgages, Moving Tips, New Build Construction, Newsletter, Ottawa neighbourhoods, Press, Renovations, Selling Tips

August '25 Newsletter - Update on Ottawa Real Estate Market, Mortgage Myths, Steps to an Inspiring home office, Home market value, Local events, parks & more!...

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16 Aug How to Determine the Market Value of Your Home?

Posted at 12:40h in Blog, Market Value, Press, Selling Tips

    How to Determine the Market Value of Your Home? If you were to put your home up for sale tomorrow, how would you determine the market value of your home and what it would likely sell for? How do you get the most dollars? Establishing the...

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10 Aug Ottawa Market Update July 2025 – 50 Years of Change

Posted at 23:19h in Blog, Market Update, Press

Ottawa Real Estate Market - July 2025 Statistics Ottawa, August 7th, 2025 - Ottawa’s housing market continues to demonstrate steady demand, moderate price growth, and a healthy level of supply—even as other markets experience increased volatility.* Read the full release from the Ottawa Real Estate Board below. Whether you're...

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11 Aug Four Signs You’ve Outgrown Your Current Home

Posted at 12:04h in Blog, Buyer Tips, Press

Just like trading in a compact car for something roomier, the same thing happens with homes. How can you tell if you have outgrown your property? Read on....

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10 Aug How to Make a Home Office to Inspire & Motivate?

Posted at 16:45h in Blog, Curb Appeal & Outdoor Living, Homeowner Tips, Press

As we move through August & plan for a new school year, making a study or home office space to inspire & motivate may be on your to do list. Here are some tips....

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14 Jul July 2025 Newsletter – Staying in Touch

Posted at 12:58h in Blog, Buyer Tips, Home decor, Homeowner Tips, In the Community, Investment Properties, Market Update, Market Value, Mortgages, Moving Tips, New Build Construction, Newsletter, Ottawa neighbourhoods, Press, Renovations, Selling Tips

July '25 Newsletter - Update on Ottawa Real Estate Market, Mortgage Steps for Downsizers, Should I Buy the Less Than Perfect Home, Local event & markets & more!...

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10 Jul Looking for Your Next Home: Should You Buy the “Less Than Perfect” Home?

Posted at 14:11h in Blog, Buyer Tips, Press

When looking for your next home, everyone wants to find a property that has it all. It is easy to get fixated on finding the "perfect" home particularly if it is your first home or if you are looking for your "forever home". It easy...

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11 Jul How to Defend Against Garden Pests Naturally?

Posted at 12:30h in Blog, Curb Appeal & Outdoor Living, Homeowner Tips, Press

Sometimes, uninvited guests show up in your garden, leaving your plants fighting to survive. For some chemical-free ways of fighting off these pests, let’s dig in....

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09 Jul Ottawa Market Update June 2025 – 50 Years of Change

Posted at 11:10h in Blog, Market Update, Press

Ottawa Real Estate Market - June 2025 Statistics Ottawa, July 8th, 2025 - A total of 1,602 homes were sold through the MLS® System of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) in June 2025. This marks an 11.34% decrease from the previous month, but a more modest...

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07 Jul Tips for Fresh-ening Up Your Home

Posted at 16:47h in Blog, Homeowner Tips, Press, Selling Tips

With a few strategies & regular habits, you can banish unpleasant odours & keep your living space feeling fresh. Here are some tips to freshen up your home....

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13 Jun Staying in Touch – June 2025 Newsletter

Posted at 11:32h in Blog, Buyer Tips, Home decor, Homeowner Tips, In the Community, Investment Properties, Market Update, Market Value, Mortgages, Moving Tips, New Build Construction, Newsletter, Ottawa neighbourhoods, Press, Renovations, Selling Tips

June '25 Newsletter - Update on the Ottawa Real Estate Market, Mortgage Approval?, 5 Summer Projects for your home, Pollinator Plants, Moving Made Easier & Ottawa events+!...

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09 Jun Moving Made Easier this Summer

Posted at 11:41h in Blog, Buyer Tips, Moving Tips, Press, Selling Tips

Whether your renting or moving into a new home, condo or apartment, its a busy time. Summer months are typically big moving months. To help you prepare, below is a checklist of things to do to help make the move smoother....

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09 Jun Ottawa Market Update May 2025 – 50 Years of Change

Posted at 10:12h in Blog, Market Update, Press

Ottawa Real Estate Market - May 2025 Statistics Ottawa, June 6th, 2025 - The number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) totaled 1,807 units in May 2025. This represented a 33.1% increase from the previous month, but a...

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08 Jun 5 Summer Projects to Increase Home Resale Value

Posted at 17:20h in Blog, Homeowner Tips, Press, Selling Tips

Improving the appearance of your home, both inside and out, can contribute greatly to the interest of potential buyers and to the successful sale of a property. Purchasers want to be able to visualize living in their new home. Here are the top 3 improvements...

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08 Jun The Power of Pollinator Plants

Posted at 23:25h in Blog, Homeowner Tips, Press, Selling Tips

Are you looking to pack some “pollinator power” into your garden? If you don’t already have them, try adding plants that attract pollinators, like bees and butterflies. Here are some tips to get started....

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12 May Staying in Touch – May 2025 Newsletter

Posted at 18:09h in Blog, Buyer Tips, Home decor, Homeowner Tips, In the Community, Investment Properties, Market Update, Market Value, Mortgages, Moving Tips, New Build Construction, Newsletter, Ottawa neighbourhoods, Press, Renovations, Selling Tips

Update on Ottawa Real Estate Market & Mortgage Rates, Home Insurance: Steps When Buying a home, Pros & Cons: In-ground & Above-Ground Pool, What Records Do You Need When Selling Your home & local events & more!...

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10 May The Pros and Cons of an in-ground vs. an above-ground pool

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, Homeowner Tips, Market Value, Press

The Pros and Cons of an in-ground vs. an above-ground pool On our hot summer days, there is no better way to cool down and relax than by taking a dip in a refreshing pool. And when it’s your own private oasis, even better! If you’re...

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09 May Ottawa Market Update April 2025 – 50 Years of Change

Posted at 09:44h in Blog, Market Update, Press

Ottawa Real Estate Market - April 2025 Statistics Ottawa, May 6th, 2025 - The number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) totaled 1,306 units in April 2025. This represented an 18.4% increase from March 2025, but an 11.2% decline...

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09 May Home Insurance: Steps to Take When Purchasing a Home

Posted at 14:44h in Blog, Buyer Tips, Press

Home Insurance: Steps to Take When Purchasing a Home There are many details to consider when purchasing a home and oftentimes, one of the last items people look into is home insurance for the property. However, it is important to understand what will and will not...

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08 May What Records Do You Need when Selling Your Home?

Posted at 13:36h in Blog, Buyer Tips, Press, Selling Tips

  What Records Do You Need when Selling Your Home? When selling your home, gathering the records, i.e. any warranties or permits, a survey, is important to be able to answer questions buyers may have. Imagine you’re viewing a home for sale. You venture to the basement, check...

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11 Apr Staying in Touch – April 2025 Newsletter

Posted at 12:31h in Blog, Buyer Tips, Home decor, Homeowner Tips, In the Community, Investment Properties, Market Update, Market Value, Mortgages, Moving Tips, New Build Construction, Newsletter, Ottawa neighbourhoods, Press, Renovations, Selling Tips

Update on Ottawa Real Estate Market, Mortgage information to review if your thinking of making a change in the next 6 months, Articles: Your Outdoor Spring Cleaning Checklist, Where to Start When Buying a Home in Today’s Market, How to Stop Scammers from Selling Your Home & Local events!...

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08 Apr Ottawa Market Update March 2025 – 50 Years of Change

Posted at 11:00h in Blog, Market Update, Press

Ottawa Real Estate Market - March 2025 Statistics Ottawa, April 7th, 2025 - The number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) totaled 1,103 units in March 2025. This represented a 6.2% decline from March 2024. Read the full release...

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07 Apr Where to Start When Buying a Home in Today’s Market

Posted at 19:02h in Blog, Buyer Tips, Investment Properties, Mortgages, Press

Where to start when buying a home in the Ottawa Market?  As we head into warmer Spring weather and the inventory of homes on the Ottawa market increasing and consecutive interest rate reductions, now is a good time to consider purchasing your next home. Review...

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05 Apr How to Stop Scammers from Selling Your Home

Posted at 16:39h in Blog, Homeowner Tips, Press, Selling Tips

Improving the appearance of your home, both inside and out, can contribute greatly to the interest of potential buyers and to the successful sale of a property. Purchasers want to be able to visualize living in their new home. Here are the top 3 improvements...

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09 Apr Buying, Selling or Refinancing your Mortgage in the next 6 months?

Posted at 16:21h in Blog, Buyer Tips, Investment Properties, Mortgages, Press, Selling Tips

Improving the appearance of your home, both inside and out, can contribute greatly to the interest of potential buyers and to the successful sale of a property. Purchasers want to be able to visualize living in their new home. Here are the top 3 improvements...

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04 Apr Your Outdoor Spring Cleaning Checklist

Posted at 13:34h in Blog, Homeowner Tips, Press

  Spring cleaning isn’t just for inside the house, take it outside and get some fresh air! Cleaning up the outside of your home and getting ready for Spring can get you motivated to spend more time outdoors, set some goals for outdoor projects and help...

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15 Mar Staying in Touch – March 2025 Newsletter

Posted at 17:56h in Blog, Buyer Tips, Home decor, Homeowner Tips, In the Community, Investment Properties, Market Update, Market Value, Mortgages, Moving Tips, New Build Construction, Newsletter, Ottawa neighbourhoods, Press, Renovations, Selling Tips

Update on Ottawa Real Estate Market, Financing Tips for first-time buyers, upgraders & downsizers, 2025 Colours, Buying a New Build, Preventing Mould & Local events!...

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11 Mar Property Appraisals & What You Need to Know

Posted at 11:33h in Blog, Buyer Tips, Market Value, Mortgages, Press

Property Appraisals & What You Need to Know When purchasing a property in Ottawa and the surrounding areas, one crucial step in the mortgage process is the appraisal. But what exactly is an appraisal, and why is it required? Here’s what you need to know. What is...

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11 Mar Preparing your home for the spring thaw

Posted at 17:02h in Blog, Homeowner Tips, Press

The air is warmer, the days are getting longer, and after an exceptionally snowy winter, the grass is starting to reveal itself. Spring is upon us, which means all that snow is going to melt. Be sure to take these important steps to protect...

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10 Mar Selecting a Building Inspector

Posted at 17:50h in Blog, Buyer Tips, New Build Construction, Press, Selling Tips

Selecting a Building Inspector In today's Ottawa real estate market we are seeing many purchasers include a condition for a home inspection in their offer. Generally purchasers also have more time to view properties and potentially go back for a second showing of properties that they...

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10 Mar Ottawa Market Update February 2025 – 50 Years of Change

Posted at 19:05h in Blog, Market Update, Press

Ottawa Real Estate Market - February 2025 Statistics Ottawa, March 10th, 2025 - The number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) totaled 617 units in January 2025. This was a 4.2% decrease from January 2024. Read the full release...

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08 Mar Top 3 Improvements to Make When Selling Your Home

Posted at 17:45h in Blog, Homeowner Tips, Press, Selling Tips

Improving the appearance of your home, both inside and out, can contribute greatly to the interest of potential buyers and to the successful sale of a property. Purchasers want to be able to visualize living in their new home. Here are the top 3 improvements...

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12 Feb Staying in Touch – February 2025 Newsletter

Posted at 17:04h in Blog, Buyer Tips, Home decor, Homeowner Tips, In the Community, Investment Properties, Market Update, Market Value, Mortgages, Moving Tips, New Build Construction, Newsletter, Ottawa neighbourhoods, Press, Renovations, Selling Tips

Update on Ottawa Real Estate Market, Financing Tips for first-time buyers, upgraders & downsizers, 2025 Colours, Buying a New Build, Preventing Mould & Local events!...

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09 Feb What is the Market Value of Your Home?

Posted at 13:50h in Blog, Market Value, Press, Selling Tips

What is the Market Value of Your Home? As a seller, having your home evaluated by a qualified person with excellent market knowledge and experience in your neighborhood is key to determining the market value for your home. Establishing the right price for your home according...

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07 Feb Closing Costs & Budgeting for Your Home Purchase in 2025

Posted at 13:32h in Blog, Buyer Tips, Press

When you are planning to buy a new home in Ottawa and surrounding areas, it is important to budget for the costs associated with your purchase. There are costs at the time of purchase and costs at time of closing. There also different costs to...

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08 Feb Ottawa Market Update January 2025 – 50 Years of Change

Posted at 14:33h in Blog, Market Update, Press

Ottawa Real Estate Market - January 2025 Statistics Ottawa, February 7th, 2025 - The number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) totaled 617 units in January 2025. This was a 4.2% decrease from January 2024. Read the full release...

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06 Feb Local Winter Carnivals and Activities 2025

Posted at 17:07h in Blog, In the Community, Ottawa neighbourhoods, Press

In addition to Winterlude, there are many local winter carnivals and activities in the greater Ottawa area to enjoy. From skiing to skating to enjoying local treats by the fire, there is something for everyone!...

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01 Feb Start the Year Off Fresh – Declutter & Donate!

Posted at 17:50h in Blog, Homeowner Tips, Moving Tips, Press, Selling Tips

So you've gone through your home and carefully decluttered every room and space. Feels great! Now the question is: What do you do with all this stuff? Read on for a list of places to donate your used items....

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13 Jan Staying in Touch – January 2025 Newsletter

Posted at 11:38h in Blog, Buyer Tips, Home decor, Homeowner Tips, In the Community, Investment Properties, Market Update, Market Value, Mortgages, Moving Tips, New Build Construction, Newsletter, Ottawa neighbourhoods, Press, Renovations, Selling Tips

Update on Ottawa Real Estate Market, Financing Tips for first-time buyers, upgraders & downsizers, 2025 Colours, Buying a New Build, Preventing Mould & Local events!...

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11 Jan Ottawa Market Update December 2024 – 50 Years of Change

Posted at 14:01h in Blog, Market Update, Press

Ottawa Real Estate Market - December 2024 Statistics OTTAWA, January 10th, 2024 - The number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) totaled 613 units in December 2024. This was a 7.9% increase from December 2023. Read the full release...

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08 Jan Thinking of buying a New Build Home in 2025?

Posted at 21:07h in Blog, Buyer Tips, Investment Properties, New Build Construction, Press

If you are thinking of buying a new build home or condo, there are many reasons to be represented by a realtor® who has specialized expertise and knowledge of Ottawa builders and the procedures in purchasing a new home....

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03 Jan 2025 Colour Trends & Refreshing Your Home

Posted at 16:05h in Blog, Home decor, Homeowner Tips, Press, Renovations, Selling Tips

2025 Colour Trends & Refreshing Your Home If you are thinking of sprucing up your property with a fresh coat of paint, the first thing that comes to mind is colour. For some great ideas see the Benjamin Moore 2025 Colour Trends palette which is a...

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02 Jan Preventing the Unwanted House Guest: Mould

Posted at 10:42h in Blog, Homeowner Tips, Press

Preventing the Unwanted House Guest: Mould Mould loves moisture, thus controlling moisture in your home is the best way to stave it off. Left unchecked, mould can cause allergies and asthma attacks, as well make it more difficult to sell you home. So what should you...

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11 Dec Staying in Touch – December 2024 Newsletter

Posted at 15:13h in Blog, Buyer Tips, Home decor, Homeowner Tips, In the Community, Investment Properties, Market Update, Market Value, Mortgages, Moving Tips, New Build Construction, Newsletter, Ottawa neighbourhoods, Press, Renovations, Selling Tips

Staying in Touch December/24 - Ottawa Real Estate Market, 2025 Predictions & Mortgages, Benefits of House Plants, Spring Reno Plan & Local Christmas events!...

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10 Dec Ottawa Market Update November 2024 – 50 Years of Change

Posted at 16:01h in Blog, Market Update, Press

Ottawa Real Estate Market - November 2024 Statistics OTTAWA, December 9th, 2024 - The number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) totaled 1,059 units in November 2024 — a slight dip down from the 1,179 units sold the...

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09 Dec Using Christmas Break to Prepare your Home for Sale

Posted at 13:17h in Blog, Homeowner Tips, Market Value, Press, Selling Tips

Using Christmas Break to Prepare your Home for Sale If you're thinking about selling your home in 2025, you can use some time on the Christmas break to prepare your home for market and review your finances, so your ready in the new year. Here are...

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05 Dec Bringing Nature Indoors with House Plants

Posted at 14:53h in Blog, Buyer Tips, Home decor, Homeowner Tips, Press

The first day of winter will be arriving this month and we are all starting to spend more time indoors. But it doesn't mean that you can't bring the outside in. House plants are a great way to do that, and they have benefits. ...

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05 Dec Planning for a Spring Renovation?

Posted at 14:42h in Blog, Homeowner Tips, Market Value, Press, Renovations

Planning for a Spring Renovation? Are you thinking about doing a spring home renovation? If the answer is yes, now is the time to start planning. To begin, it's best to create a budget, determining how much you can afford to spend, including wiggle room for unexpected...

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02 Dec 4 Advantages of the winter real estate market

Posted at 14:00h in Buyer Tips, Press, Selling Tips

4 Advantages of the winter real estate market You may be wondering if it’s a good idea to list your home for sale or purchase your next home in the winter months. Here are 4 Advantages of the winter real estate market: 1.  Most buyers aren’t just...

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