When you pass by or walk up to a house, what’s the first thing you notice? Maybe it’s the landscaping (or lack there of), maybe it’s the interlock driveway, or peeling paint on the front door. Whatever it may be – whether good or bad...
So you’ve finally finished the big move, have everything unpacked and in place. Now it’s time to start thinking about hosting the housewarming party. But don’t stress! Hosting a party doesn’t have to be overwhelming. There are some simple, key elements to incorporate that will...
As the daylight becomes shorter, the leaves begin to change, and the cooler air sets in, that means it’s time to get revved up for one of the best seasons of the year! Thanksgiving and Halloween aside, fall is one of the best times of...
Buying a home is a significant and costly investment. Your house will be the most expensive thing you ever buy (unless you’re in the market for a private jet!) so naturally quite a bit of thought should be put into making sure you make a...
If you have children, house shopping needs to be more involved than simply the house itself. Choosing the right school district for your children can sway your decision on a house purchase. Even if your children are still young, it’s amazing how quickly the years...
Just like any other product on the market, there is such a thing as the “right time” to buy a house, and that’s during the summer. While a lot of people seem to think that the real estate market doesn’t change throughout the year, there...
So you’ve got the patio set up, the back deck just right, and the flowers all in bloom – perfect time for hosting a summer party! But aesthetics aside - now what? If you’re new to the art of entertaining, there’s no better time than...
Don’t let the name fool you; Bluesfest is not simply just a festival devoted to the Blues genre. Bluesfest is one of the biggest and longest running outdoor concerts in Canada and it happens in Ottawa every summer. This year’s festival takes over Lebreton Flats...
Selling your home is never an easy undertaking. Aside from the paperwork and choosing the right real estate agent, there are many other things that require great attention. Staging and preparing your house for the biggest sale of your life can be fun and stressful...
There are a number of things that make a neighborhood family-friendly. Being family-friendly can mean that the home is near other families with kids, that it is near services, that it has nice schools, that it is near to parks, that it has sidewalks, and...