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Mortgage Rates - 01/28/10 03:15 PM
An interest rate hike this summer?
Don't count on it. For the Bank of Canada to raise rates before the middle part of 2011 would be totally inconsistent with its current forecast
David Rosenberg Published on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010
Canadian market watchers will get some good news this week. The predictions for a "blowout" reading on fourth-quarter GDP are already out there and it is likely to be an abnormally strong number. But for anyone who thinks a big number is likely to help lock in a rate hike this summer, I would suggest that is not going to happen. … (0 comments)
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CMHC - Good news - 01/24/10 12:58 PM
CHMC said the the economy is in the recovery mode and it looks like the Ottawa and surrounding areas market is booming! With the good weather, Buyers are out there looking for a home to move to in the Spring or early Summer. There's a little bit of an issue - not much inventory! Sellers this is the time to do it. Don't wait, call your real estate agent (me) and get it on the market.
Multiple offers are a norm instead of an exception. Some properties, you put up the sign and before it hits the MLS agents are calling … (0 comments)
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Hot Water Tank - Ottawa Real Estate - 01/22/10 02:05 PM
Buyers Beware - Something else you need to consider when purchasing a home. If the hot water tank is a rental unit, please be aware that some rental companies are now registering liens against the properties.
It seems that a few of the rental companies are using this approach and it may cause some complications when selling a home. Here's what happened: A home owner replaced his hot water heater with a new rental unit and didn't realize that they had signed a 10 year contract and a Notice of Security of Interest was registered against the house. This was not … (0 comments)
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Are You A Doctor Of Real Estate Or Only In It For The Money? - 01/22/10 08:53 AM
People first - end result $$$
Via Gary Woltal - Associate Broker REALTOR® Dallas Ft. Worth (Keller Williams Realty):
Many in the medical field, particularly doctors, do have a stereotype that some are only in it for the money. Particularly specialities, for example plastic surgeons. Well at least that's what TV shows like Nip Tuck would lead you to believe.
But looking at our own ethics across all real estate professions,
Are You A Doctor Of Real Estate Or Only In It For the Money?
OK, the last few years many with that money question might even laugh at that premise. But … (0 comments)
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Orleans, ON - New Listing - 01/20/10 03:12 PM
Great opportunity to purchase a condominium townhouse with a garage, carport, 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath and two powder rooms, well maintained, move in condition. Oh, did I mention that it has a finished basement.
We are hosting an Open House this coming Sunday, the 24th of January 2010. Come and have a look, bring your family and friends. You will be pleasantly surprised. At the same time, fill out one of the ballots and get an opportunity to win a gas card.
This beautiful home is located at 1652 Rodin Way located at the corner of Orleans Blvd and Jeanne D'Arc.
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Orleans - Retirement Condominiums - 01/20/10 02:59 PM
It was really interesting to visit the new retirement condominium complex located at the corner of Tenth Line Road and Rossignol (off North Service Road). The first phase is a rental retirement building with tonnes of amenities right in the building. The building is well laid out, the units are really interesting and the finishing touches are awesome. You will find granite kitchen and bathroom counter tops, hardwood flooing, great viev in the units. Ample parking for visitors, a really lovely dining room, sitting area, games room to name a few.
Another phase which will be under construction, this summer 2010 … (0 comments)
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Ottawa Real Estate - The hazards - 01/18/10 01:35 PM
Ottawa Real Estate is in a frenzy, people wanting to purchase a home and the inventory is low. Its crazy out there - multiple offers are flying right, left and center and there are a lot of dissappointed Buyers and a lot of Happy Sellers.
From the Sellers perspective - they are receiving multiple offers and getting more than fair market value for their properties. Some of the offers are without conditions and that's a dangerous game to play.
From the Buyers perspective - I would recommend that you contact your lender and ensure that you qualify for the amount that you are … (0 comments)
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Ottawa Real Estate - Winter Showings - 01/18/10 01:21 PM
GETTING YOUR HOUSE READY TO SHOW IN THE WINTER
1. Remove snow from all walks, driveway, porches and decks;
2. Keep curtains and blinds open - let the natural light in;
3. Turn on all the lights - especially the porch light at night - nothing worse than trying to open the lock box and you can't see;
4. Don't overheat - visitors will be bundled up;
5. Clean up after your pets (inside and out). Remove pets before showings;
6. Removal all garbage every morning, especially under the sink;
7. Use a light air freshner - one at … (0 comments)
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Ontario - Manadatory Energy Audits - 01/18/10 01:11 PM
If you would like to receive more information concerning the Energy Audits, please contact me via www.irenebilinski.com
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Exciting new for Orleans - 01/15/10 11:02 AM
A new Health Hub is coming to Orleans and it will assist the growing population and especially the east-enders. Young families and seniors will benefit and will be giving front-line services asuch as day surgery, kidney dialysis, cancer treatment, urgent care services, geriatrics, mental and family health services.
The health hub is designed to save money and ease the pressure on hospitals which are over-burdened trying to provide services of a non-critical nature.
This new health hub will be located on Mer Bleue Road south of Innes Road and near the new Blackburn ByPass. The complex is likely to spur … (0 comments)
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Clothing Drive - Orleans, ON - 01/13/10 09:07 AM
The Keller Williams Ottawa Realty Brokerage - Cares Committee has a year round clothing drive. We collect clothes for women, children and men. These clothes are distributed to various charitable organizations throughout Ottawa and surrounding areas.
The clothes can be brought to either one of our locations and our Committee Members will sort and make arrangements to have the clothing picked up. Spring is coming and most of us are getting ready to clean out our closets - so those dresses, pants, tops, jeans, shorts, coats and sweaters that you are no longer using - put them in a bag … (0 comments)
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Ottawa Real Estate - 01/13/10 08:52 AM
Yes Spring is coming and its time to think about listing your house on the market. What to do? Your first step would be to get acquainted with a few real estate agents and do the interview process. What to ask? Just ask them to tell you about themselves, how they work, what are their marketing tools, and ask them what your home should be listed at. Interview a few. You must be comfortable with the agent that you select. There are many styles out there - pick the one that fits your needs.
Once you have selected the agent. Determine … (0 comments)
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Retirement Condominiums - Orleans, ON - 01/13/10 08:36 AM
If you are planning your retirement portefolio, you might want to include a retirement condominium. The Promenade Senior's Suites on Rossignol Crescent in Orleans is going to have some available in 2011.
You would purchase a unit and rent it out to other seniors until you require to move in yourself. What happens in the meantime, is that your mortgage on the unit is being paid down by others; provides you with some tax cuts (speak to your financial advisor about this) and buying today is a lot cheaper than purchasing a unit in 10, 15 or 20 years from now. Investing … (0 comments)
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Recycling in Ottawa - 01/12/10 03:16 PM
The items that we can put in the Ottawa's Green Bin Recycling has been adjusted - I guess its a work in progress. According, the the news - we are no longer able to put dog do in them. They've also added grass clippings but with the snow they won't be seeing much of that till Spring which is only 71 days away. Yeah!
Talking of recycling - would you be thinking of moving - Spring is on its way and its time to get your home ready to put it on the market. Here are a few steps:
1. Start … (0 comments)
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Ottawa Real Estate - Orleans Bungalows - 01/12/10 09:56 AM
If you are looking to purchase a bungalow in the Orleans, ON area, there are only 12 available as I write this. The prices range from $324K to $500+ and either have a single or double garage. There's a great demand for well maintained bungalows in the Orleans and Ottawa area. People are downzising, not quite ready for a retirement home but their present home is a little too much for them. Also, a lot of people like to take off to spend some winter time in the warmer climates.
Should you be in that group age that's thinking of downzising … (2 comments)
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Recycling in Ottawa - 01/10/10 05:04 AM
January 1, 2010 was the start of Ottawa's new green bin for recycling program. The Green Bin program is part of the City of Ottawa's long-term plan for solid waste management. Today, City recycling programs help to divert a third of all residential waste from landfill. The Green Bin program will add organics to the list of recyclable materials, potentially doubling diversion rates.
At first I was a little annoyed because it was another bin taking up more space and another bin to bring to the curb and another step in sorting garbage but you know, its OK - its not all … (2 comments)
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Painting Tip - Save Time and Money - 01/03/10 07:16 PM
Via Diane Osowiecki Greater Nashville Real Estate (Diane O and Friends - Benchmark Realty):
Painting Tip - Save Time and Money. Whether you are getting your home ready to sell or just updating painting is one of the most inexpense ways to change the look of a room. Here's a little tip that should help you when your painting project takes more then 1 day to complete.
Instead of throwing away a paint-kadeb roller or spending a lot of time to clean it, why not keep the paint on the roller wet and fresh by sealing it up? Yuu can use … (1 comments)
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Ottawa Real Estate - Bungalow - 01/03/10 07:14 PM
If you are looking to downsize to a detached, double garage bungalow with a fully finished (professionally) basement with laundry on the main level, bright kitchen with lots of cupboards and 3 bathrooms - 658 Valin St., Orleans, ON (Fallingbrook area) is the one for you.
Close to amenities, bus routes, great neighbors, fenced yard with a gazebo. The occupancy date is flexible and it comes with five appliances. The bungalow for you.
To book a showing for a viewing www.irenebilinski.com
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Ottawa Real Estate - Kick myself - 01/03/10 06:26 PM
I love to hear from clients, I should have listened to you - I could just kick myself. As a real estate agent (REA) I try to give as much information to my potential Buyers and Sellers as I possibly can. I do the regular market analysis on the protertiers of interest, I research the neighbourhood for them, schools, bus routes and when I think a property is a super buy, I tell them that also. And, when its not that great, I tell them so.
Last month, a great little investment property came on the market - clean, well priced, … (0 comments)
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Irene Bilinski
Ottawa,
ON
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Keller Williams Ottawa Realty
Address: Ottawa, ON, K4A3W3
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