Mary Caird & Dan Salhany's (myottawarealestate) Blog

Keeping you informed on what's happening in the Canadian Real Estate Market. Look forward to monthly videos and updates that will keep you on the cutting edge of the real estate world. http://tinyurl.com/ydjernr

If you haven't heard yet or if you haven't recieved your Green Bin on your front door Step, the Green Bin program is part of the City of Ottawa's long-term plan for solid waste management.  Many people have concerns about how this will affect us at tax time and with the media putting out false in...

$254,900, 18 Baton CT, Kanata, ON, MLS# 743555 Charming and lovingly maintain 3 bedroom, 3 bath free hold town home. The home is located on a private court, close to all amenities, and easy access to the highway. 6 appliances included, updated heating system, neutral flooring, and recently paint...

Energy-saving Pros:  -significantly less energy wattage required to produce light comparable to traditional incandescent bulbs - substantially longer lifespan (5-10 times) vs. incandescent bulbs - Less heat emission during operation contributing to lower air conditioning requirements Inconvenienc...

WARNING! The cost of buying and selling real estate is rising 8% on lawyers, realtors, apprisers, inspectors adding about $1,500 in new taxes to the average residential real estate transaction in Ontario!   For homeowners the HST will also add hundreds of dollars in additional tax on utility bill...

Don't Miss out on this great opportunity! $1,695/Month! Month to month or lease available Dec. 1st  includes 5 appliances. Renovated 2 storey single family home 1550 sq. ft. ,main floor laundry and family room, fireplace plus garage. 3 large bedrooms, walk in closet, luxury ensuite double sinks, ...

General Rick Hillier, Canada's former Chief of Defence Staff recently released his book "A Soldier First".  In over three decades of service to his country, General Rick Hillier has remobilized support of Canadian troops, worked closely with Prime Ministers, increased Canada's significance within...

On Thursday, November 11th in Ottawa, veterans and civilians will gather at the War Memorial on Elgin Street for the Remembrance Day ceremony. This day gives Canadians a chance to honor and remember our veterans and all who served and scarified their lives for Canada during World War I, II, the K...

Today we participated in the Keller Williams Realty 5th annual inspirational breakfast.  Now your probably asking your self "what is this inspirational breakfast all about"?  For the past 5 years our company has been hosting a breakfast get together for us to celebrate setting goals for ourselves...

There has been a lot of talk going around regarding making cell phone talking and texting no longer allowed while driving in your vehicle in Ottawa.  As we were all aware this may happen to our city due to the fact that is was happening every where else, it is now in effect.  Even though Real Est...