Finding a babysitter or family member to watch your child is not always possible. Consider the following if you're taking your little ray of sunshine to a few showings. 1. KEEP THEM BUSY  Colouring book, iPads and snacks are a great way to keep your little one occupated while you’re busy signing papers or doing a final walk-through. 2. GIVE THEM A JOB Kids love being involved. Give them a ...

January Resales Lose MomentumMembers of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 780 residential properties in January through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 817 in January 2019, a decrease of 4.5 per cent. January’s sales included 558 in the residential-property class, down 8.4 per cent from a year ago, and 222 in the condominium-property category, an increase of 6.7 pe ...

Need more space? This home is your answer! Beautifully maintained in a great neighbourhood close to schools, parks & amenities. This Woodfield built, Laurier model, offers 4+1 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms to support a large or growing family. Hardwood floors in living room, dining room & family room. Gorgeous eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, plenty of cabinets & ...

February is here, which means it's time to hit the Canal and make the most of what Ottawa has to offer. Here are some events to check out this month. Feb 7th & 8th, 2020 BeaverTails Ottawa Ice Dragon Boat Festival https://www.icedragonboat.ca/ February 7th, 2020 Capital Hoops Classic https://www.tdplace.ca/event/capital-hoops/ February 7th to 9th, 2020 Canadian Ski Marathon https://skimarath ...

For some sellers, having a salesperson host an open house can be a stressful but exciting task. From baking some fresh homemade cookies to cleaning every corner of your house. Here is a check list to make sure you're prepared for visitors and more importantly potential buyers to come by.  CLEAN & ORGANIZE Remove large pieces of furniture Declutter Clean exterior surfaces Organize kit ...

1. Keep it clean Look at your home as though you are seeing it for the first time. Is every room neat, spotlessly clean, dusted and uncluttered? Steam clean carpets. Wash walls, heating and A/C vents and light fixtures. Pay special attention to your bathroom and kitchen - make sure that tile grout is mildew free and baseboards scrubbed. Clean the refrigerator and oven as well as the washer ...

Record-Breaking 2019 Closes Out DecadeMembers of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) sold 761 residential properties in December through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 660 in December 2018, an increase of 15.3 per cent. December’s sales included 534 in the residential property class, up 13.9 per cent from a year ago, and 227 in the condominium property class, an i ...

Are you still in the holiday spirit and looking for things to do during the first month of 2020? We've got you covered! Here are the top 10 events going on in and around Ottawa. Hope to see you there!  Jan 16th, 2020 Taste in the Glebe https://gnag.ca/2019/11/10/taste-in-the-glebe-2019-vendors/ Jan 18th, 2020 Great Canadian Kilt Skate  https://www.kiltskate.com/new-events-2 Until Jan 19th, ...

Christmas light displays are all around the city every year. If you're from Ottawa you've probably heard of the famous Taffy Lane. However, there are so many others to check out! Grab a thermos of hot chocolate and head out to see what Ottawa has to offer during this magical time of year!TAFFY LANE - ORLÉANS

Weather isn’t Cooling the Resale MarketMembers of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,288 residential properties in November through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 1,161 in November 2018, an increase of 10.9%. November’s sales included 958 in the residential-property class, up 10.5% from a year ago, and 330 in the condominium-property category, an increase of 12.2 ...

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The last month of the year is officially here! It's time to embrace the cold weather and make the most of what's left of 2019. Ottawa has so much to offer this time of year, from holiday markets to Christmas light displays there's something for everyone! Here are some of our favourite events going on this month. See you there! Dec 4th, 2019 Christmas Lights Across Canada—Official Illumination ...

Wow, don't miss this one! Impeccably maintained 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom home on huge pie shaped lot 78 feet wide at back. Great location on quiet, child safe street, a short walk to the grocery store, pharmacy, Starbucks & restaurants. Manicured lawn & flowerbeds surround the home. Extremely private backyard with screened-in porch (2018), deck & interlock patio. Very ...

One in five homes purchased by Canadian newcomers Canadian newcomers projected to make 680,000 home purchases over next five years 82% of newcomers choose to stay in their first city of residence 75% of newcomers arrive with savings to help purchase a home 75% of newcomers do not consider moving to the United States prior to arriving in Canada. Number one reason cited is newcomers feel ...

Are you thinking of taking the exciting step in buying your first home? We're here to help! Buying your first home can be stressful. Here are some tips to keep in mind. For more information, help and guidance, give us a call 613.830.3350. PRE-APPROVALShould you get one? YES! Getting pre-approved for a mortgage means that a lender has already looked at your credit history and income and is ...