We've all heard it before. First impressions are very important. Why do people not take the time to really showcase their home and make it stand out form the rest. I met this great couple approximately a month or so ago and we discussed our plan to sell their home. There were some small things th...

03/28/2012

Your Home needs Pictures when Selling

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There are many ways to sell your home. The options are getting more and more diverse. We hear the commercials on the radio that there is a "New Way" of selling homes. In my opinion the "Old Way" is still a very good option. Like my father always used to tell me "You get what you pay for". If you ...

03/27/2012

Ottawa Real Estate - Market is Hot

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You are shopping for a home in the Ottawa Real estate market but you want to think about it. Make sure that if you find the right home you are ready to make a move on it. I had a client who has lost 2 homes in the past week. If you know exactly what you want in a home, you've done your research a...

03/26/2012

What do you do Next?

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Your house has just been listed. What is your next step? Do you just wait and see what happens? It might be a very good idea to start your search right away. You do not want to wait until the last minute to see what is out there because if you do, you might end up having to settle on whatever is ...

03/19/2012

New Home! Now What?

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A new home deserves a new look! It's time to start fresh and get things going again. How would you like to make this house your home? It's time to add color to it. Try not to bring your colors from the previous house. The lighting is different, the way the sun comes in is different, the rooms are...

03/16/2012

Clean Up your Yard!

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The snow is melting and you are selling your home! Why not take a bit of time to clean up your lawn? When you are selling your home, you want to give the best first impression possible. Why not take the time to clean up the lawn, remove the garbage that has accumulated over the winter and rake it...

03/13/2012

Ottawa Real Estate Stats Feb '12

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The stats are out for February 2012 for the Ottawa Real Estate market! Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold more home in February 2012 compared to February 2011. The average price is up and the market is going to get busy. With the warmer weather coming we can already feel the activity in...

03/12/2012

Open House - Sunday March 11, 2012 @ 1494 Ridgebrook, Pineview

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OPEN HOUSE: Sunday March 11, 2012 TIME: 2:00pm to 4:00pm LOCATION: 1494 Ridgebrook, Pineview, Ottawa This beautiful renovated 4 bedroom home is ready for you to move in and enjoy. The brand new kitchen will be the "piece de resistance". It has been completely re-done and re-designed with new cupb...

03/09/2012

Decide what you are going to buy!

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Buying a home can be stressful. Why not take some of the stress out by deciding what you are going to buy BEFORE you start your search. Things can change as your search begins, bu having a clear goal in mind will make the buying process much easier for you and your entire family. Take the time to...

03/07/2012

Don't renew your mortgage!

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It's time to renew your mortgage. What should you do? just let the bank renew on their term? I don't think so. It's a great time to shop around for the best deal out there. Yes, your bank will renew it but will you get the best term? the bank is looking out for their interest, NOT necessarily you...

03/07/2012