Home Renovations - How to approach A home renovation can yield significant return on investment when done with the right research and tools. Permits Some renovations you want to do will require you to apply for a building permit, and after expect a visit from a city...
Beaverbrook originally named "Kanata" was changed when the boundaries were expanded. The large treed lots are sought after and there are top schools in this neighbourhood. Click here to learn more about the neighbourhood of Beaverbrook! Below is a map of properties we have sold in Beaverbrook...
How to Prepare Your Air Conditioner for Fall With the cooler fall temperatures approaching, it's time to start prepping your air conditioner. To ensure the unit is in good condition for next year, below are some simple ways to maintain your AC unit. Monitor Temperature Gauge Keep an...
Look what we have sold in Bridlewood & Emerald Meadows Note: red squares represent all properties listed or sold by Joan Smith since 1996. Click Here to view a full list of homes we have sold in your neighbourhood! Your home is usually your biggest investment in your...
A Reserve Fund Study is a forecasting tool designed to help the Condo Board prepare for major repair and replacement projects for a property. It determines how much money needs to be in the fund to ensure that the repairs can be paid for in...
When shopping for a new home, everyone wants to find a property that has it all. Some homebuyers become so fixated on finding the "perfect" home that they pass too quickly on homes that don't measure up...
In these tough times, there are lots of women and mothers in less fortunate situations. Emergency women's shelters across Canada providing safe shelter to women and children fleeing from domestic violence have been greatly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Operational costs for shelters are up...
Once you have attracted potential buyers into your home with curb appeal, and impressed them with cleanliness and absence of clutter, the next step in obtaining the best possible price for your home is to develop a plan so that you can react to offers...
