Let the Light Shine In: Home Lighting Recently, researchers discovered that the home lighting can have a much greater impact on your health and well-being than originally thought. Better lighting can boost your energy, increase alertness, and help you sleep better. So, it pays to ensure the...
Fix it or Leave it As Is? We are often asked should I fix it or leave it as is? When you’re preparing your home for sale, you obviously want your property to look its best for potential purchasers. That means fixing things that are broken,...
Staying in Touch - April 2024 - Learn more about: the Ottawa real estate market, events, mortgage information on "What are Appraisals and When Do You Need One?" Articles: "Thinking of Selling Your Home? Consider These Top 3 Improvements First", "How to Select a Real Estate...
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...
Staying in Touch - March 2024 - Learn more about: the Ottawa real estate market, events, mortgage information on “Protecting Your Home: Understanding Mortgage Life & Disability Insurance“. Articles: “Tips When Viewing a Home“, “Gifts and Loans for a Down payment on Homes” and “Things to...
Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) Declaration Period Open A reminder the declaration period for the Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) pertaining to the 2023 occupancy year has officially commenced. You can now submit your annual occupancy status declaration through the designated form. To complete your declaration, simply visit...
Staying in Touch - February 2024 - Learn more about: the Ottawa real estate market, events, mortgage information on Why Should I Open a First Home Savings Account (FHSA)?, Articles: “Why Should You Downsize? And Steps to Take“, “2024 Colour Trends” and “How...
2024 Colour Trends We tend to spend a lot of time indoors during the winter months and looking at the same walls over and over again can seem stagnant and stale, so why not add a splash of new colour to your walls to freshen things...
Why Should You Downsize? And Steps to Take Downsizing is about simplifying and changing your living arrangements to better fit your current and future needs. A larger home requires a lot of maintenance and may become a physical and financial burden. Physical changes may cause safety...
Staying in Touch - January 2024 - Learn more about: the Ottawa real estate market, events, mortgage information on Pre-Approval Requirements, Articles: “Start the Year Off Decluttered & Donate!“, “Selling your home this year? Start the process now” and “Top Renovations & Improvements to Increase...