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...
Mortgages are still being funded, but lenders are being extra careful right now particularly when it comes to income. Don't be surprised if your mortgage provider asks for all income documents to be provided as part of the application process. Also, don't be surprised if...
Spring Cleaning Checklist 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 plant and grow your favourite herbs and vegetables, and spend...
To say we live in interesting times is an understatement! As volatile as the stock market has been, so has the mortgage market. Over the course of the last two weeks we have seen the five year fixed rates as low as 2.29% and then bounce...
From "For Sale" to "Sold" How do you ensure your home goes from "For Sale" to "Sold"? One of the most important things to do is to make some low cost improvements. We have included a few suggestions to prepare your home for sale. Advice - Your home should be...
We are thrilled to be sponsoring both the Minor Atom Rep B and Major Midget AA Kanata Blazers hockey teams this year for their 2019/2020 season! ...
How do you sell property as an Executor? Nobody likes to think about a situation where you may have to sell a loved one’s home after they pass away. It is good to be prepared and knowledgeable about selling property as an Executor in the event...
We want to thank our clients for your continued support and trust in 2019 allowing us to have another amazing year. We are delighted to announce that we have received the Royal LePage Chairman's Club award based on GCI for 2019, representing Royal LePage's Top 1%...
Christmas can be a hard time for families and individuals that require support. This year, spread some holiday spirit by helping those in need in your community. For the holidays this year, Royal LePage Team Realty is participating in the 12 Days of Christmas. All donations...
We are again a proud sponsor of the Jeanne Fuller Red Dress Charity Golf Classic. Hosted at the Loch March Golf and Country Club, the 13th Jeanne Fuller Red Dress Charity Golf Classic will be strictly a "Ladies Day". The proceeds raised will support programming at...
Are you house hunting for bigger lots, with trees, established amenities and walk to top schools? Click on the photos below to learn more about Katimavik and Beaverbrook. Katimavik Beaverbrook...
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...
Announcing the Royal LePage Hall of Fame! I am very excited and honored to be inducted into the Royal Lepage Hall of Fame! I want to thank Royal Lepage for helping me be successful over the past 49 years, looking forward to the future. I am delighted...
The Kanata Standard relied on Joan’s experience exclusively for its article, “Purchasing house biggest investment”....
The Ottawa Business Journal reviewed the reasons for Joan’s success in it’s extensive article, “Award winner hits 25 years as top earner in real estate”....
Profiles of Success Magazine is one of the top industry magazines and profiled Joan Smith as one of the most successful professionals in real estate....
