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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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

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...