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....
Gathering the records you need when selling is important to be able to answer questions the buyer may have. Also, if a warranty transfers to the new owner, that’s a selling point....
It’s the first place you visit when you wake up, and the last stop you make before going to bed. We all wish our bathroom would look and feel like a spa… Yet, for most of us, it’s one room in the home that never...
The Condominium Act, 1998 requires that all condominiums have a reserve fund. A reserve fund study is intended to ensure that the corporation has enough money to pay for future repairs. It is prepared by a specialist, like an engineer, approved by the board of directors, and then the...
Bill Teron's original plans for a treed community have really expanded. It is amazing how the original one and a half streets in Beaverbrook have grown to a community of five thousand plus people. The small high tech companies have exploded and are now...
One of the most important and easiest ways to increase your property’s value is to have great curb appeal. Here are some tips to help you get started....
As you may know, staging involves setting up the furniture, art and accessories of each room so that, overall, your home looks as appealing as possible to buyers. When you’re staging your home, the primary bedroom is particularly important....
As sales of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid/electric vehicles (HEVs) increase every year, purchasers will demand greater accessibility to charging stations. Of course, the most convenient place to recharge is at home....
The kitchen is one of the spaces that buyers tend to remember. They may forget the size of the third bedroom or whether or not there’s a closet in the front foyer, but the impression buyers form of your kitchen will linger on....
5 Home Renovations that Increase Property Value From kitchen upgrades to bathroom renovations, learn about our top five recommendations for increasing your home’s property value. These improvements will ensure a greater return on your investment. 1. Kitchen Kitchens have the most significant impact on the value of a...
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...
Fire Safety Tips for Seniors With the time change it's also a great time to check your smoke detectors! Thank you Diane Lalonde from Red Oak Retirement Residences - Sienna Senior Living, for sharing these fire safety tips for seniors. Excellent tips for all of us. We've...
How to Choose a Real Estate Agent When Selling? Selling a home is one of the biggest transactions most people make. Choosing the right real estate agent to help you through the selling process smoothly and ensuring you get the best price is paramount. You also...
Support Local - Fortune Farms Maple Syrup It's one of our favorite times of the year - maple syrup time! One of our local businesses that we are proud to support, Fortune Farms has been making maple syrup in Eastern Ontario since the 1840s, across six generations....
How Much Time Should You Spend Viewing Homes? Asking how much time you should spend viewing properties and houses for sale in Kanata, Stittsville, Ottawa and surrounding communities is a little like asking, “How long should I spend trying on shoes?” The answer seems obvious: As long...
Finding a Home Improvement Contractor Looking for a home improvement contractor with the specific skills you need for your home renovation project can be difficult. Here are some tips: Find out if they are truly in business full-time. A part-time or occasional contractor may not have the...
How Emotions Can Get in the Way of Selling Like most homeowners, you probably don’t think of your property as just a building with rooms and a backyard. To you, it’s much more than that. It’s a home. When you walk into your dining room, for example,...
Enjoy some treats AND support local in our neighbourhoods! Whether something sweet or savory, here are a variety of bakeries in Kanata, Stittsville and Carp! La Maison du Kouign-Amann We specialize in True Artisanal French pastries, offering a wide variety of the most exquisite French recipes to...
What is ice damming? Once you get a large volume of snow and you get a thaw, then you get ice-damming. A dam of ice forms at the eave of a shingled roof and prevents the melting snow from running off the roof. It ponds at...
With rates on the rise it is increasingly important to lock your rate in as a first step in your housing search. There is a difference between being prequalified and preapproved for a mortgage. ...
Finding the Ideal Neighbourhood Imagine moving to a neighbourhood that has something you really want, like nearby walking trails, rec center, great schools, shorter drive to family and friends or commute to work. How would that impact your lifestyle? Chances are, it would have a big...
How to maximize one of the most underrated rooms in your home Create the perfect laundry room A laundry room – if you are fortunate enough to have a designated room – is one of the most underrated and important spaces in any home. Your guests may...
February is Heart Month! The University of Ottawa Heart Institute’s biggest fundraising initiative of the year is here. February is Heart Month. Last year, your record-breaking donations exceeded one-million dollars! With new partners and initiatives for 2022, the Heart Institute is looking forward to bringing increased...
Why do we need your ID? It’s the law. Federal money laundering and anti-terrorist financing rules require Realtors® to collect personal identification information from buyers and sellers. You can be assured that all information you provide will be kept confidential and private in accordance with...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
"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...
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...
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...
If you were to put your home up for sale tomorrow, how would you determine what it would likely sell for?...
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....
Determining what mortgage term and rate are good for you 1. If you will need to pay off the mortgage at any time without penalty you might want to consider an open term, but be prepared to pay a significantly higher rate of interest for that...
What is a deposit used for in an agreement of purchase and sale? The deposit is to make your offer binding and legal. The larger the deposit can also show to the Sellers of the property that you have a strong interest in the property and...
So pleased to support the Kanata Greenspace Protection Coalition If you would like to participate in the Green Heart Challenge, here is how: Make a donation to the KGPC during the month of February and help support the fight to Save Our Greenspace. Simply print off a...
Is it your refuge, or do you need a change? If you decide you need more space or different use of space start your search early. It is important to balance the emotional and practical sides of buying a home. We need to know how much...
Why do people decide to move? [caption id="attachment_24766" align="alignnone" width="430"] Thinking-of-Selling[/caption] 4 Good Reasons to Consider Selling Your Home Unless it’s a requirement, such as a job relocation, the research tells us that you, like many homeowners, may decide to sell at some point for one or...
If you are someone who prefers to buy new, loves to customize your home or perhaps appreciates being an original owner then buying from a builder is for you. Learn how we can help you through the new build process whether it be for a...
One of our local businesses that we are proud to support, Fortune Farms Maple syrup is a good welcoming gift for our Buyers and Sellers Fortune Farms (613) 256-5216 info@fortunefarms.ca Fortune Farms...
It doesn’t matter if it is a slow market or a busy market. In a slow market it helps move the property. In a busy market it makes a big difference when it’s styled and staged. It changes the perceived value of the property. It’s a...
