Situated in College Ward in Ottawa’s west end, Qualicum-Graham Park is a quiet neighbourhood with easy access to many of city amenities. Bounded by the Queensway to the north, Baseline Road to the south, and Morrison Drive and Richmond Road to the east and west, the area was formerly farm land, largely owned and cultivated …
One for the pleasures of living in a northern climate is the spring ritual of turning off the furnace. As we celebrate the return of warmer, sunnier days, many of us also enjoy a slight decrease in our utility bills. More hours of daylight and more time outdoors means less time at home with the …
What is your home worth? This is a tricky question and there are many factors to consider including condition, upgrades, market trends and comparable properties in your neighbourhood. The listing price of a home can make or break a sale so it is always advisable to work with a real estate professional who will do …
Canada Day is coming up, and there is no shortage of celebrations to enjoy on July 1st this year. With Canada turning 150, there’s no better time to join in the festivities. If you are looking for something fun to do this Canada Day with friends and family, here are some suggestions. Downtown Events The …
Radon is a colourless and odourless radioactive gas that is released from the soil into the air as uranium breaks down naturally in the environment. It is commonly found in higher concentrations where there are high levels of uranium, granite, shale, or phosphate in the soil and bedrock. Radon can seep into your home through …
May is here, and with all the April showers we’ve seen this year we are sure to see a lot of flowers appearing soon. Beautiful gardens and thoughtful landscaping can enhance your property’s curb appeal and make spending time outside more enjoyable, but not everyone has a green thumb! We’ve collected some helpful tips for …
Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,795 residential properties in April through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service System, compared with 1,711 in April 2016, an increase of 4.9 percent. The five-year average for April sales is 1,613. Sales activity is indicating a trend towards a seller’s market. Lower inventory, combined with increased demand, …
Whether you are preparing your home for sale or just performing regular cleaning and maintenance, you probably have a collection of cleaners and chemicals to help get the job done. But as more and more people experience allergies to strong chemicals and sensitivities to the powerful odours and perfumes they contains, it is worthwhile to …
Curious about what’s going on in the Ottawa Real Estate Market? Below are some highlights of our April 2017 market. Curious about a certain area? Please contact us and/or one of our Sales Representatives for details, we have up to date statistics on all Ottawa neighbourhoods and the surrounding areas. Spring Market Continues to …
If you are a homeowner, you’ve probably spent money on your property over and above the regular carrying costs. Investing in your property has the obvious benefits of making your home nicer to live in, but smart renovations can also have the side benefit of increasing a home’s value when it comes time to sell. …
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