BUYING OR SELLING IN OTTAWA

7 TIPS FOR MOVING WITH KIDS IN OTTAWA

Posted on Sep 30, 2022 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa

EASING MOVING DAY ANXIETY FOR CHILDREN


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I have two sons, one of whom is more anxious than the other. We have learned from each of our moves about how to ease the anxiety moving day. Here are my top 7 tips, plus a couple of extra ideas for good measure:

  1. Put the moving day on a calendar and count down the days with your child.
  2. Re...

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SHOULD I BUY A HOME IN A PARTICULAR OTTAWA SCHOOL DISTRICT?

Posted on Sep 30, 2022 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa


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Are you under the impression that “good schools” in the neighbourhood should be one of your home search criteria?

You may be right – although to me “good schools” or “the right school” is subjective and individual, and frankly there are good schools in just about every part of Ottawa, but I digress. So let’s talk specifically about when...

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HOW TO MAKE MOVING LESS STRESSFUL

Posted on Aug 12, 2022 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa



If you get my (entertaining and oh-so-useful) email updates, you will already know that I moved within Ottawa, actually within Westboro, not too long ago.

It was hard work. My husband has a new business, and one or both of us is on the road with our 14-year-old baseball player a lot. So, we had a lot of helpers with our move. It was still exhausting...

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FIRST HOME SAVINGS ACCOUNT IS TRULY TAX-FREE

Posted on Jun 29, 2022 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa

FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS IN OTTAWA – TAKE NOTE OF THE NEW FHSA!


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Beginning in 2023, prospective first-time homebuyers can save up to $8,000 per year for 5 years. That’s a total of $40,000 per person or $80,000 per couple that can go toward a new home purchase. And this savings vehicle is the only truly tax-free incentive avai...

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THE 6 STEPS TO BUYING A HOME IN OTTAWA

Posted on Jun 29, 2022 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa


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1: FIND A TRUSTED REAL ESTATE AGENT WHO LOVES WORKING WITH BUYERS.

Real estate agents in Canada are licensed and regulated professionals who can access information that isn’t available to the public. A good buyer’s agent will be an expert on the home buying process, know the area inside and out, have great relationships with other...

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WAITING UNTIL SPRING OR LATER TO SELL YOUR OTTAWA HOME?

Posted on May 16, 2022 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa

How to Start Prepping Now to Be Ready


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If you’re thinking of listing your home this year and are waiting till better weather, that doesn’t mean you can’t start preparing your home so you’ll be all set to put out that “For Sale” sign when you are ready.I suggest to all potential sellers that they use their time wisely. Take advan...

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