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2012
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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MARCH 4Th 2-4Pm Lovely 3 bedroom carriage home-attached by carport-with 2 full bathrooms. Hugh master bedroom with lots of closet space & sitting area with access to main bath via cheater door. Deck off kitchen for easy access to BBQ & backyard. Lower level has 2 good size bedr...
02/28/2012
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Exclusive Listing on a Ravine lot Well cared for & updated home has 4 bedrooms (smaller one is being used as a dressing room with a double garage & main flr laundry. Recent updates include counters, sinks, bathrooms, procelain tiles & hardwood, paint. Get ready for an unforgettable summer on the ...
02/26/2012
I was asked the other day what was the DNA of a real estate agent? Interesting question - so here's what I think. 1. Truly wanting and enjoying helping others. 2. Accessability. 3. Accountability. 4. Communication. 5. Knowledge. 6. Experience. Its important for potential sellers and buye...
02/23/2012
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Ottawa, February 6, 2012 - Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 684 residential properties in January through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® system compared with 677 in January 2011, an increase of one per cent. The five-year average for January sales is 652.Of those sales, 138 wer...
02/22/2012
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Trim the shrubs...Give them a good trim so they aren't overgrown. This is also a safety issue as overgrown bushes give burglars a place to hide.Paint the shutters...Vinyle shutters will fade and painted will peel. You can add spray paint made for vinyl and a few cans of paint for wood makes a wor...
02/20/2012
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When is it a good idea to make a low offer? 1. If the property has been on the market for a while and there has been very little activity and no offers. 2. If the property has been empty for a while. 3. If the price has been reduced several times. This is a great opportunity to come in and...
02/16/2012
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I went shopping with my granddaughter yesterday for her prom dress and we spent over 3 hours, looking, selecting, trying, inspecting and ensuring that it was the right dress for her. Home shopping usually takes less than 1 hour and if you decide to do a second visit (sometimes its a hot commodity...
02/16/2012
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Paint or replace the mailbox...If it's broken, falling over or ugly, it can make everything else look shabby. Paint the post, replace the box and add some flowers in a planter.Kill the weeds...Get rid of the weeds in your planters and in your ground planting. Also remove them from the driveway!!
02/09/2012
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Inexpensive ways to improve your home..Wash the house...Rent a power washer and do it yourself, or you can pay someone to do it for you. It will make the house look new!!Pick up the trash..Make sure your trash is collected or hauled to a dump each week. Pick up newspapers and flyers and clean wha...
02/09/2012
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Inexpensive ways to improve your home...Finished the Unfinished....like an attic, basement, upstairs storage area, or other spaces you can convert into usable space. More expensive then other ideas, but do the labor yourself.Add on...Adding on is pricey, but can be cheaper then moving. Doing so c...
02/08/2012
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Buying or selling a home in Orleans or Ottawa? This blog will give you real estate tips, open houses in the area, listings available, and more. Real Estate... it's all about You!