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12 May

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!...

11 Apr

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!...

04 Apr

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...

02 Jan

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...

08 Nov

Posted at 12:45h in Blog, Homeowner Tips, Press

Finding a comfortable temperature inside your home is a delicate balance between adjusting the thermostat and worrying about the price of your utility bill. If your monthly expenses send a shiver down your spine, it's likely you're paying more than you should to heat...

19 Feb

Posted at 10:24h in Testimonials

"We entrusted the sale of our house to Joan Smith Real Estate Family. Joan's vast experience and significant knowledge of the Kanata Lakes area were factors in our choice of realtor to best represent out interests. A word about Joan's signature hat collection. Her hats...

01 Nov

Posted at 15:27h in Testimonials

"It was very nice working with Joan Smith's team to sell our home in just six weeks. As first-time sellers, we were very happy with their professional support throughout the process. From guiding us on home preparation and staging, explaining the role of a realtor,...

06 Nov

Posted at 14:21h in Blog, Buyer Tips, Mortgages, Press

Key Changes to the Mortgage Rules The most important changes coming this December revolve around longer amortizations for insured mortgages and a higher cap on insured mortgage amounts. These reforms are expected to provide relief to many Canadians looking to purchase a home in today's challenging...

04 Nov

Posted at 06:11h in Blog, Market Value, Press, Renovations

Should you Move or Renovate? Determining whether you should buy a new home or renovate your current one isn’t easy. In fact, the decision can be steeped in so much drama; they make reality TV shows about it! So, if you’re wondering whether to move or improve,...

11 Oct

Posted at 19:01h in Blog, Buyer Tips, Homeowner Tips, In the Community, Investment Properties, Market Update, Market Value, Mortgages, Moving Tips, New Build Construction, Newsletter, Press, Renovations, Selling Tips

Staying in Touch - October 2024 - Learn more about: the Ottawa real estate market, events, mortgage information on the "Expansion of 30 Year Amortizations", “An Eco-Friendly Approach to Fall Home Maintenance“& “How to Avoid Costly Renovation Mistakes”....

08 Oct

Posted at 13:59h in Blog

Owning a home is a goal for many Canadians, but rising mortgage costs have made this dream increasingly difficult, particularly for Millennials and Gen Z. To assist younger generations in achieving homeownership, significant changes to mortgage rules took effect on August 1, 2024. These updates...

10 Sep

Posted at 07:36h in Blog, Buyer Tips, Homeowner Tips, In the Community, Investment Properties, Market Update, Market Value, Mortgages, Moving Tips, New Build Construction, Newsletter, Press, Renovations, Selling Tips

Staying in Touch - September 2024 - Learn more about: the Ottawa real estate market, events, mortgage information on “Looking Beyond Mortgage Rates", “Don’t Forget to Do Your Property Check-Up Before the End of Summer“, “Selling Your Home This Fall & How to Get Ready” and “How to...

30 Aug

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

How to Create a Fur-Friendly Home A living space that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing requires some creativity, especially if you have four-legged family members in the home, but with some thought it can be done. Consider these tips: Pet proof your home. Keep electrical cords, medicines,...

23 Aug

Posted at 09:15h in Blog, Mortgages, Press

It’s easy to get caught up in the idea that comparing mortgage rates will guarantee you get the best bang for your mortgage buck. While this may be true for particular situations, there are many scenarios where this strategy is not effective. Following are three...