orleans: Ottawa Real Estate - 04/11/11 02:09 PM
Orleans, ON is a suburb of Ottawa and growing daily.  One of the questions, I frequently get asked - where do the people come from.  Believe it or not from everywhere.  People are transferred from other parts of Canada, the US and quite a few from Europe.
This evening I was showing a couple of newer 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom house in the east end of Orleans and even though the house was on their short list, they felt it was too far from east - they would prefer the west end of Orleans.  The east end has more traditional homes, … (1 comments)

orleans: Ottawa Real Estate - Orleans, ON Restaurants - 04/03/11 02:17 PM
Over the last few years, Orleans, ON has grown from a small village that had one or two small restaurants into a huge suburb of Ottawa, On.  .  Orleans has the regular restaurants i.e.  Boston Pizza, Montana, Kelsey's, one seafod restaurant, a few sport bars but what we are lacking is a steakhouse.  there's a Moxie's under construction as is an italian franchise restaurant.  These are all great family restaurants but once in a while the adults would love to get dressed up and do some fine dining.  So lets hope that in the near future someone will hear me and we … (0 comments)

orleans: Ottawa Real Estate - Sedona, Az - 01/04/11 02:08 PM
I've been visiting Scottsdale, Arizona for the last few days.  Today we headed north to Sedona and we were blown away by the beauty of the mountains, the homes and cleanliness.  While in Sedona, we had lunch at one of the restaurants, then headed to Jerome - awesome village/town - funny to see snow here.  Took some fantastic pictures at every turn of the highway.  Then on to Prescott and back to Scottsdale.
We also visited Old Town and met a couple of really nice people.  I like to encourage the economy so I purchased a beautiful ring made by a … (1 comments)

orleans: Ottawa Real Estate - 12/29/10 02:36 AM
Another year has come and gone.  I remember when I was in grade 6 and the teacher was talking of the year 2000 and I thought WOW - that's far away.  And now, we are about to reach 2011 - again - WOW.  Sitting here, I'm wondering how can I improve my customer service?  How can I improve my TEAM?  How can I be a better real estate agent, wife, mom, daughter, sister, friend?
The answer is quite simple:
1.  Be available.
2.  Be honest - even when it might be a little uncomfortable.
3.  Underpromise and over deliver.
I look … (0 comments)

orleans: Ottawa Real Estate - 12/20/10 10:58 AM
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is a beautiful city and anyone heading this way will love living here.  There are quite a few suburbs i.e.  Barrhaven, Orleans, Kanata that our very family oriented.  Lots of things to do museums, libraries, art centres, skating on the canal in the winter and boating in the summer.  Minutes away from everything.  Schools, churches, sports, you name we've got it.
The summers are nice and hot (lots of festivals, concerts, etc), spring is so beautiful with the tulips, fall is a season to admire the changing of the colours and winter is crisp, and yes, you need … (0 comments)

orleans: Ottawa, ON - Real Estate - 12/15/10 07:12 AM
Here's an opportunity to purchase a single family home in the Town of Rockland - only 15 minutes from Orleans and 30 minutes from Ottawa.
Located on a quiet residential street with no back neighbors.  Fully fenced yard, newer roof, windows, furnace and A/C.  Large playroom in the lower level and tonnes of room for a workshop.  The kitchen is bright and has a large island with drawers for storage.  The eating area can accommodate a large table for those family dinners.    With 3 good-sized bedrooms and a bathroom on each floor.  Call today or visit www.irenebilinski.com
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orleans: OTTAWA REAL ESTATE - SEMI DETACHED - 09/04/10 06:38 AM
FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS - Yes, YOU, are you looking to purchase a semi-detached with 3 bedrooms, two baths, garage and a fenced yard.  WELL, 1105 Taffy Lane, is the one for you.  Freshly painted, new carpeting on the second floor.  All this under $300K.  CALL TODAY to book your showing.  Here are a few pictures.

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orleans: Chapel Hill South - Ottawa - 07/20/10 05:39 AM
Are you relocating to the Ottawa area, have you considered purchasing a home in Chapel Hill South, I have a beautiful 4 bedroom two-storey home with double garage for sale.  This home boasts a formal living and dining room, a nice sized family room with a wood burning fireplace.  Eat-in kitchen with patio doors accessing to the fenced backyard.
The second floor has 4 large bedrooms and the master has a beautiful ensuite.  The lower level has a fully finished recreation room - could be the man-cave or a great play area for the kids. 
Located on a quiet street with access to … (0 comments)

orleans: Moose in Orleans - 06/02/10 04:01 AM
The Fallingbrook area in Orleans had two visitors - moose.  Unfortunately, one was put down and the other was tranquilized.  Moose are huge animals and be quite dangerous when cornered but if you keep your distance they will leave the area (very slowly)
Having lived in the country (Hammond, ON) for many years, I've encountered a many moose, deer, beavers, etc.  We actually had one young come to our back door to much on some of my plants.  Very cute but even little ones are huge.
As Ottawa and surrounding areas are growing all the wild animals are being pushed further and further out but … (1 comments)

orleans: Real Estate Agent - 04/23/10 04:43 AM
Your Real Estate Agent is there to advise, educate and guide you through your real estate transaction. Our job - yes, its a job - is to do a comparative market analysis of your property, assist you in determing a fair market value of your house based on all the upgrades (or not); market the property and that includes signs, websites, real estate magazines, etc; host Open Houses, contact all potential Buyers from our database. Then the calls start coming in, we pre-qualify the Buyers to ensure that they can afford to purchase your house; contact the other showing agents and … (0 comments)

orleans: Pricing your home - Orleans - 04/03/10 01:50 AM
Interesting story.  Divorce situation owners need to sell and they select a friend of the family to represent them in the sale of their home. 
Nice 4 bedroom, double garage, hardwood flooring, painted in neutral colours, ceramic flooring in foyer and kitchen, granite counter tops in kitchen and all 4 bathrooms.  Huge and I mean huge master bedroom with a four piece ensuite.  A beautiful home but they need to sell.  They want XXXX for the property -  a bit much  but still doable.  The agent received 1 offer and it didn't go anywhere because they absolutely wanted the asking price.  … (2 comments)

orleans: Orleans, ON - New Listing - 01/20/10 07:12 AM
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: Clothing Drive - Orleans, ON - 01/13/10 01:07 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)

orleans: Ottawa Real Estate - Orleans Bungalows - 01/12/10 01:56 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)

orleans: Ottawa Real Estate - Apartments in Orleans - 12/15/09 03:32 AM
Are you looking to purchase an apartment in Orleans, ON? One of the builders is building quite a few in the Orleans area.  Two bedrooms, one level, outside parking, close to all the amenities.  Most of the units are 1195 square feet with engineered wood floors; 5 appliances, gas fireplace.  Best news ever, only $5,000 required to reserve your unit. 
If you're not ready to downsize to an apartment yet, how about an investment property.  Great opportunity to have someone else pay the mortgage.  Take advantage of the tax breaks.  Contact me for more information www.irenebilisnki.com
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orleans: Chapel Hill - 09/15/09 10:45 PM
Chapel Hill South is a beautiful residential area located on the west side in Orleans, ON .  The area is pie shaped (between Innes, Page and Navan Road) and has many beautiful homes ranging from $260K (row units) to $500+K single family homes.  There many parks, schools - its a very close knit community.  A wonderful place to raise a family.  On the south west side is an area for adult living with beautiful bungalows with attached garages and some back on the ravine with walk-outs. Within Chapel Hill South there's a new build area called Bradley Estates.  Chapel Hill South is minutes from shopping, restaurants, sports facilities … (0 comments)

 
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