Ottawa, ON (Ottawa Carleton)
Valerie%203%20dscn0855 Valerie Zinger Agent
House management and organizer. Former real estate rep and public servant. Excellent with seniors, downsizing, decluttering and putting order into day to day lives.
Cell: (613) 859-7759 • Office: (613) 859-7759 • More Info
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Buying or selling in Ottawa, give me a call today and I will show you why so many of our clients are recommending us to their friends & family. When our clients are happy, we are too! Call me today.
Cell: (613) 614-3025 • Office: (613) 590-3074 • More Info
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Top 10 Home Renovations
Christiane Lafleur (Keller Williams Ottawa Realty)
Top 10 Home Renovations One of the most frequently asked questions that I come across when speaking to homeowners is: "What are the renovations/improvements that will bring me the most return on my investment? " After much research, reading tons…
The Builder's Upgrade That Can Leave You Hanging - Kitchens
Valerie Zinger (House Proud Ottawa-Ontario-Canada)
The builder will usually offer you a selection of cabinet doors and hardware. Even in what seems like the smallest kitchen, this could mean a lot of doors, drawers and handles. Upgrades will cost a lot of money. If you like the model home, you may…
The Builder's Upgrade That You Can Never Change - Location
Valerie Zinger (House Proud Ottawa-Ontario-Canada)
Whether it is a whole development, a high rise condo block or a few lots that a builder owns, there are always going to be preferred or premium sites. Is it worthwhile to contemplate this upgrade? Yes. It may be the view. It may be the ravine with…
Cropping Photos Makes A Big Difference
Valerie Zinger (House Proud Ottawa-Ontario-Canada)
At the photo composition class last night, the instructor, Gilles Comtois provided a critique of the students' photos and gave us some hints and tips on how to improve our photography. I took one of my favourite photos, thinking that the doorway…
Until the Cows Come Home - The Election Results
Valerie Zinger (House Proud Ottawa-Ontario-Canada)
While my American neighbours wait for the polling stations to close and the results to be tabulated, it must seem like it is like waiting until the cows come home. This idiom means a very long time. The cows went out and only returned when they…
Work all night on a drink of rum. Stack bananas till the morning come.
Valerie Zinger (House Proud Ottawa-Ontario-Canada)
Bananas seem to be the perfect fruit. Portable. Easy to peel. Tastey. Good in bread. Good with peanut butter. Oh, the list goes on. If you are not allergic to bananas, then you are probably consume a few a month. However, did you know that there are…
November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada - PART 1
Bill Cullen (REMAX Absolute Realty Inc.)
Today is the first day of Financial Literacy Month here in Canada. I have a personal interest in financial literacy that comes from my previous life as a Certified Financial Planner when I worked for one of Canada's big five banks. I believe that…
Paint Your Door A Different Colour Every Year - The Neighbours Will Talk.
Valerie Zinger (House Proud Ottawa-Ontario-Canada)
Look at this lovely door in a Georgian row of homes in Ireland. I wonder what the neighbours would say if the owner decided to change the door colour every year. Personally, I think the 'classic' look is lovely but it is also predictable and a…
MPAC Property Assessment - Will my Ottawa property taxes increase?
Bill Cullen (REMAX Absolute Realty Inc.)
By now, most home owners in the City of Ottawa have received their Property Assessment Notice from MPAC. We've had some strong market growth in Ottawa over the past few years, so most likely your assessment will show a significant increase over the…
Do you just sign on the dotted line?
Christiane Lafleur (Keller Williams Ottawa Realty)
Do you just sign on the dotted line?! Today a wonderful post showed up in my facebook feed… A great friend and mortgage broker that I work with, Jacquie Bushell received her mortgage renewal and shared her personal experience with us. I'm sure…
Golfers welcome
Jean Richer (Keller Williams ~ Ottawa Realty Ltd)
This home is ready for the golfer! A custom built home with open concept is waiting for you. This home offers a bright kitchen overlooking your beautful back yard. Lots of windows let the warm sunshine come in for a visit. Gleaming hardwood floors…
Child Safety Around the Home
Jean Richer (Keller Williams ~ Ottawa Realty Ltd)
Multi-Level Condo with Modern Design Flare
Jean Richer (Keller Williams ~ Ottawa Realty Ltd)
If you are looking to purchase your first home you really want to visit this multi-level condo which has a modern design flare throughout. The kitchen has a large side window which allows the natural light to shine in. The dining room has…
If Something is a Real Lemon, Is That a Bad Thing?
Valerie Zinger (House Proud Ottawa-Ontario-Canada)
We all know one or two expressions related to lemons. If life hands you a lemon, make lemonade. This house is a real lemon (meaning defective in someway). The real problem with these expressions is that lemons are good. Not only to they…
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