26 Nov Does finishing your basement add value?
Finishing your basement has become one of the most popular renovation projects to maximize both space and value in your home....
05 Nov Staying in Touch – November 2021
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Looking Forward to this Holiday Season. It was a beautiful Summer and Fall! Hopefully all is well with your family. Remember the National Remembrance Day Ceremony Thursday November 11th and all the special people who gave and continue to give their outstanding support. Christmas is coming soon...
04 Nov 50 Years of Change in the Ottawa Market
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OTTAWA, November 3, 2021 Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,677 residential properties in October through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 2,132 in October 2020, a decrease of 21 per cent. October’s sales included 1,263 in the residential-property class, down...
02 Nov Royal LePage Survey: Sell in winter or wait until spring?
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Royal LePage Survey: 79% of real estate professionals would advise their clients to sell this winter rather than wait until spring, as demand continues to outstrip supply Highlights: 93% of survey respondents in British Columbia said they would advise their clients to sell this winter, rather...
05 Nov Phil Soper: Millennial housing intentions
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Millennial housing intentions In the housing industry we pay particular attention to the behavioural patterns of millennials, those in their mid-20s to late 30s now, because they are the largest population cohort in North American history; larger even than the previous mega-population, the baby boomer generation. New...
26 Oct Dispute over fence location results in liability for trespass
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Here is an article from Oct 26, 2021 by James Cook - R.E.M. Real Estate Magazine about a dispute between neighbours over the location of a fence. It is a good reminder to make sure to to obtain an up-to-date survey before taking any actions...
22 Oct Just released: Royal LePage’s Q3 2021 House Price Update and Market Forecast
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Royal LePage: Canadian home prices soar as persistent supply shortage results in continued seller’s market National aggregate home price increases 21.4% year-over-year Third quarter highlights: Royal LePage maintains its 2021 forecast, with the national aggregate home price expected to rise 16.0% in Q4, compared to a very...
15 Oct Our Sales in Stittsville
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Sales in Stittsville While Stittsville has been growing in leaps and bounds into an active and bustling neighbourhood, those living in the area are committed to keeping it a community of caring people. Considered in spirit to still be a village, Stittsville offers its residents a...
12 Oct What is a Heat Pump?
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A heat pump is an electrical appliance that takes heat energy from one place and moves it to another – just like a refrigerator. In summer, it moves heat out of the building, and in winter it moves heat into the building, even if it’s...
08 Oct Happy Thanksgiving!
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Happy Thanksgiving! At this time of year we like to reflect on all of the things we have to be thankful for. We are so grateful for our wonderful clients and to be able to live and work in this great city. Wishing everyone a very happy Thanksgiving long...
05 Oct 50 Years of Change in the Ottawa Market
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OTTAWA, October 5, 2021 - Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,607 residential properties in September through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 2,314 in September 2020, a decrease of 31 per cent. September’s sales included 1,244 in the residential-property class,...
01 Oct Is the First-time Homebuyers Incentive right for you?
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Is the First-time Homebuyers Incentive right for you? To make it easier for first-time homebuyers to get into the market, the federal government unveiled an incentive where the government contributes to the purchase of the home through a shared mortgage. This allows a potential homeowner to...
28 Sep Buy or rent a home: Which is better financially?
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Buy or rent a home: Which is better financially? For generations, Canadians have been asking themselves this important question: ‘Is it better to buy a home or rent?’ On the one hand, owning comes with more responsibility and higher monthly expenses, but offers more stability and...
14 Sep Staying in Touch – September 2021
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Happy Fall! As Summer is coming to a close we are turning our attention towards the Fall. It is a beautiful time of year in our neighborhoods to enjoy walks, bike rides and outdoor activities. We are looking forward to a continued strong market. As reported by...
14 Sep Tips for Preparing Your Home For the Fall and Winter
As the seasons change and we get ready for cooler weather: shut off exterior faucets and put away hoses check outdoor lights and replace bulbs check walkways, steps and railings for safety test smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers - check expiry dates, and...
14 Sep Essential Fall Gardening Tasks for Beauty Year-Round
Essential Fall Gardening Tasks for Beauty Year-Round Autumn is the perfect time to lay the groundwork for a gorgeous spring garden. Experts say this time of year is critical for how your yard will look year-round. Add enjoyment and selling features to your home with this...
14 Sep Canadians are taking their housing affordability concerns all the way to the ballot box in this federal election
Canadians are taking their housing affordability concerns all the way to the ballot box in this federal election …And federal leaders seem to be paying attention For the second time in less than two years – which have been largely defined by an ongoing global pandemic –...
10 Sep Tips to make a small room look bigger
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If you are looking to open up a small space to give it a feel that is bigger than it’s footprint, these tested tips are for you. They work in any room and within any budget. • Use light colours on the walls to create a...
07 Sep What to Watch for when Viewing an Older Home
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Buying an older property definitely has its advantages. The neighbourhood will already be well-established, so you’ll be able to get a sense of the community. The trees will be grown. The area will have a defined character. This combination of an older home and established...
03 Sep 50 Years of Change in the Ottawa Market
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OTTAWA, September 3, 2021 - Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,572 residential properties in August through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 2,006 in August 2020, a decrease of 22 per cent. August’s sales included 1,175 in the residential-property class,...
27 Aug Royal LePage forecasts continued price growth in second half of 2021 but peak price gains reached in second quarter
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Canada’s home price appreciation rate peaked early in the second quarter but home prices are still expected to rise at a more modest pace for the remainder of the year, according to the Royal LePage House Price Survey. The survey, which includes resale and new...
24 Aug Understanding the Real Estate Language
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What is a home evaluation and how can it help you? Home inspections, home evaluations and home appraisals all sound like the same word, but they are very different. Home evaluation: Your real estate agent will compare your property to other similar properties that have been listed...
13 Aug Finding the Perfect Kid-Friendly Neighbourhood
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Finding the Perfect Kid-Friendly Neighbourhood Lasting memories are built in neighbourhoods where the amenities match your lifestyle. When your kids grow up, what will they remember about their childhood neighbourhood? Was it the playground where they met their first friend? The park where they learned how to...
10 Aug Staying in Touch – August 2021
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Hello Everyone As the Summer progresses so does the real estate market! The market is now stabilizing as the supply of homes on the market increases. Market prices appeared to peak in March and are now levelling out. This shows the strength of the Ottawa market...
06 Aug 50 Years of Change in the Ottawa Market
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OTTAWA, August 5, 2021 - Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,724 residential properties in July through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 2,183 in July 2020, a decrease of 21 per cent. July’s sales included 1,312 in the residential-property class,...
03 Aug Finding the List Price “Tipping Points”
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Finding the List Price "Tipping Points" Setting the right list price for a home is a mystery for many sellers. How do you begin to determine what buyers are likely to pay for your property? After all, no two homes are exactly alike. Yet, setting the...
06 Aug The Latest in Kitchen Fire Prevention – What You Need to Know
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More fires start in the kitchen than in any other room. These fires can be expensive; since even a minor incident, with no injuries, can result in significant damage. That’s why it’s important to keep up with the latest in fire prevention. The most recent...
30 Jul Get organized and improve the flow of your space with these tips
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Your home is your sanctuary; a safe and calm-inducing place you can retreat to at the end of the day. Did you know that our physical environment can affect our mental state? A cluttered countertop can make us feel uneasy and a collection of mismatched...
23 Jul Thinking about making a change to your lifestyle that better fits you & your family?
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Consider these points: Strategize—make a plan with a timeline, consider what is important to you, what you are spending your money & time on Weigh the benefits of renting vs buying Use your plan, don’t rush to buy a home Make a budget, don’t buy...
20 Jul 5 Summer Projects to Improve your Backyard
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Easy and effective ways to upgrade your outdoor space 5 Summer Projects to Improve your Backyard When making any home improvements or investing in renovations to your property, you want to ask yourself two important questions: Will I enjoy this upgrade while I live here? Will this...
16 Jul Just released: Royal LePage’s Q2 2021 House Price Update and Market Forecast
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Royal LePage: Canadian home price forecast revised upward to 16% as roaring spring market eases into summer Second quarter regional highlights: Aggregate price of a home in Canada rose 25.3% year-over-year in the second quarter Demand expected to outstrip supply with upward pressure on prices, yet...
13 Jul Our Sales in Bridlewood/Emerald Meadows
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Sales in Bridlewood/Emerald Meadows Nestled along the TransCanada Trail and the National Capital Commission Greenbelt, Bridlewood is located in South Kanata. As Bridlewood grew, the new housing development of Emerald Meadows expanded to the South to offer a variety of homes: townhomes, detached 2 storeys and...
09 Jul Staying in Touch – July 2021
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Hello Everyone, Happy Summer! Summer is here and we are all enjoying it! The real estate market is changing, more supply and not as many multiple offer situations. The sales prices are excellent and the rental market has strength. It is a good time to buy an investment property....
07 Jul 8 Simple Tips to Go Green at Home
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Many homeowners think that expensive solar panels and smart home gadgets are the only ways your household can adopt more eco-friendly practices. However, we’re here to tell you that there are simple tips anyone can implement at home to be a little friendlier to the...
06 Jul 2021 Royal LePage Trends Survey Unveils Boomers’ Real Estate Intentions
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The Royal LePage comprehensive survey of 2,000 boomers from coast-to-coast unveiled key trends within this powerful demographic. With over 9.1 million boomers in Canada, their real estate and purchasing decisions are far reaching....
06 Jul 50 Years of Change in the Ottawa Market
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OTTAWA, July 6, 2021 - Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 2,131 residential properties in June through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 2,038 in June 2020, an increase of 5 per cent. June’s sales included 1,647 in the residential-property class,...
30 Jun Our Sales in Morgan’s Grant
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Morgan’s Grant is on the west side of March Road, and Shirley’s Brook and Briarbrook are situated on the east side of March Road. These neighbourhoods offer their residents the best of everything Kanata has to offer, including a large variety of homes to choose...
30 Jun Congratulations Ottawa!
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Congratulations Ottawa, on working so hard and reaching Step 2 in the reopening plan!...
18 Jun 20 Things To Do for Father’s Day
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20 Things To Do for Father's Day There are so many different ways to celebrate your dad on Father's Day. Picking out the perfect Father's Day gift and writing a sweet message in his card may be a given, but it's also important to make sure...
09 Jun Staying in Touch – June 2021
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Happy Summer Everyone! The weather has been delightful and certainly has helped preparing gardens and the exterior of homes for good curb appeal. Patience for buyers is the best advice in today's market. There are always new listings coming on, and remember to buy a less than perfect home...
04 Jun 50 Years of Change in the Ottawa Market
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OTTAWA, June 3, 2021 - Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 2,296 residential properties in May through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 1,342 in May 2020, an increase of 71 per cent. May’s sales included 1,779 in the residential-property class,...
02 Jun New Decking Options
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When you decide it’s time to install or replace a deck surface, you may find there are more choices than you had expected. There are many new materials and installation options that have come to the market over just the past few years. For example, in...
26 May A Connected Home Helps Us Make Smart Choices
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A Connected Home Helps Us Make Smart Choices It’s been long predicted, but the time has finally come when whole-home systems can provide a network to allow the electronic features and fixtures of your home to talk to one another. Often a family’s first such network...
19 May Getting the Home You Want in a Competitive Market
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Getting the Home You Want in a Competitive Market Regardless of whether the overall housing market is up or down, there can be fierce competition when it comes to buying a home in a desirable neighbourhood. So, if you want to live in a “hot’ area,...
07 May Staying in Touch – May 2021
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Hello Everyone, warmer weather is coming soon! An early May update on the market. The market has been an adventure for all. The number of sales in Kanata over $1,000,000 is certainly impressive. The townhomes have a large portion of the market and have exceeded seller...
07 May 50 Years of Change in the Ottawa Market
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OTTAWA, May 5, 2021 - Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 2,402 residential properties in April through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 911 in April 2020, an increase of 164 per cent. April’s sales included 1,859 in the residential-property class,...
05 May Give the Gift of Support this Mother’s Day
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Give the Gift of Support this Mother's Day In these tough times, there are lots of women and mothers in less fortunate situations. Emergency women's shelters provide safe shelter to women and children fleeing from domestic violence have been greatly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Operational...
30 Apr “Less Than Perfect” may be a good option in this fast paced market
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"Less Than Perfect" may be a good option in this fast paced market In the present pace of the market to buy the "less than perfect" property, may give you more options to find a house that you can turn into your dream home. A...
21 Apr Buying a Home? Tips and Insights
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Buying a home? How can Joan and her Real Estate Family help? Good brokers/sales representatives save you time and money. They know your community, they know what is important when buying and selling a home, and they know all the intricacies of the process, from finding a...
14 Apr Just released: Royal LePage’s Q1 2021 House Price Update and Market Forecast
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Canadian home prices forecast to end year 13.5% higher than 2020 as waning affordability and modestly improving supply begin to slow the pace of future increases First quarter regional highlights: Addressing chronically low inventory critical in solving nation’s housing affordability crisis Aggregate price of a home...
08 Apr 50 Years of Change in the Ottawa Market
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OTTAWA, April 7, 2021 - Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 2,285 residential properties in March through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 1,514 in March 2020, an increase of 51 per cent. March’s sales included 1,705 in the residential-property class,...
07 Apr Landscaping Tips To Increase Property Value
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Landscaping Tips To Increase Property Value One of the most important and easiest ways to increase your property's value is to have great curb appeal. Below are some tips to help you get started. Have a good strategy. Choose a design with diversity, but don't clutter the...
31 Mar Present Market Value of Your Home
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If you were to put your home up for sale tomorrow, how would you determine what it would likely sell for?...
26 Mar Our Sales in Kanata Lakes
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Kanata Lakes is popular with families and professionals, as it is centrally located in Kanata and in the district of many good schools. A range of homes is offered from townhomes through to larger 2 storeys or bungalows and adult style bungalows....
24 Mar Royal LePage: Canadian recreational house prices forecast to increase 15% in 2021
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Highlights: A house in Ontario’s and Atlantic Canada’s recreational property markets expected to see highest price gains in 2021, rising 17%; Quebec and British Columbia recreational markets forecast to increase 15% and 13%, respectively 91% of recreational experts in Canada reporting lower inventory than typical...