ottawa homes: Selling A Home Disclosure Requirements
- 08/12/21 01:16 AM
What are disclosure requirements?Ontario law makes a distinction between patent defects – problems with a home that is easily observable by the untrained eye during a property inspection – and latent defects, problems that are not easily observable or even detectable, even by an expert.What Is A Patent Defect?A patent defect could be a large, visible crack in a foundation wall, a broken staircase, or missing bathroom fixtures, to give a few examples.Patent defects are visually obvious, so you aren’t required to disclose them to potential buyers. It is their responsibility to inspect the property.What Is A Latent Defect?Latent defects are … (1 comments)
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ottawa homes: Why You Need A Buyer Agent
- 12/18/20 07:19 AM
Think About It;
Buying a home is a big undertaking, and all aspects should be carefully considered before any decisions are made. Not only do you want to find your dream home, but you want to do it within a reasonable budget. In hopes of staying within that budget, you may decide to cut some corners by carefully analyzing the things you want over the things you need. In making these decisions, you may decide to skip using a Buyer’s Agent.
Is this a good decision? No.
Here’s why:
It's FREE!! The cost of using a Buyer’s Agent is covered by the seller out of the sale of their home. This … (3 comments)
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ottawa homes: How To Prepare Yourself For A Big Storm or Tornado
- 09/28/18 09:03 AM
1. Know whether your home is in a flood zone area.
If you live in a flood zone, consider investing in flood insurance. Your homeowner's policy usually won't cover damage caused by storm/tornado-related floods.
2. Make a complete list of all your possessions, including outdoor items.
List lawn furniture, patio umbrellas, grills, tools and toys. This can help your insurance broker ensure you have enough insurance to replace any damaged items after a storm. 3. Check your gutters to be sure they are clear of leaves and other debris to prepare for storms. Clean gutters can prevent damage to your home during long … (0 comments)
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ottawa homes: FOR A QUICKER SALE – MAKE YOUR HOME EXCITING
- 04/09/18 09:21 AM
You don’t get a 2nd chance to make a great first IMPRESSION.
Most Buyers are looking for a home that is well cared for, bright, clean and inviting!
CHECK LIST FOR A QUICKET SALE:
Curb appeal – lawns & yards – remove clutter, cut grass, edge walks, trim hedges, weed gardens (In the winter clear snow, salt/sand walkways) Front and back of house – paint, fix, wash, refresh and clean gutters and wash windows and doors. Garage – straighten, organize, throw away any items that haven’t been used recently. Show the spaciousness of the garage. Plumbing – repair leaky faucets and toilets Heating/cooling – … (0 comments)
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ottawa homes: 4 Important Tips For Buying A Home
- 10/03/17 05:19 AM
TIPS FOR BUYING A HOME – SOMETHING TO KEEP IN MIND
Before starting the process of searching for a home, find out how much you can afford COMFORTABLY – No point of being house broke.
1. Meet with a couple of mortgage brokers to discuss your budget.
2. Ignoring One's Basic Needs
So many buyers don’t know or aren’t sure about what exactly they are looking for in a home. Visiting Open House properties gives you an idea of the style you might like but there’s more than the house. You’ve heard the expression LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION well that’s one of the most important things … (0 comments)
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ottawa homes: How to Close A Swimming Pool For The Winter
- 10/03/17 05:17 AM
Pool owners all across Ontario like to hope the month of September will be one filled with many pool days. But with the cooler days of autumn imminent, it's time to start thinking of closing the pool for another season.
You can always turn to the professionals to tackle this necessary chore – expect to pay between $150 - $300. It's a fairly simple task, however, and if you choose to do it yourself, here are the steps you will have to complete.
1. Following the manufacturer's instructions, add a winterizing chemical kit to the water to balance the water's chemistry for the … (1 comments)
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ottawa homes: How To Price Your Home To Sell
- 06/02/17 12:53 PM
Price is often the determining factor for potential buyers. Location, layout and amenities are important but in the end most of us have to look at the bottom line.
Some sellers believe that if they add a healthy percentage to the price they originally paid and wait for offers to come. After a few weeks, they will need to adjust their price to market value.
Try to put aside your partiality
The memories you have will leave with you once the house is sold and those memories are yours not the buyers. The buyers want to create their own memories and want to see … (1 comments)
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ottawa homes: Tips For Making An Older Home More Energy Efficient
- 03/30/17 09:25 AM
For some, owning an older home replete with character and charm is the only way to go. There certainly is something special about pocket doors, original stained glass windows, archways and basket-weave tile floors…features you rarely find in newer builds. But owning an older home does have a downside, namely energy conservation - or lack thereof.
If you've recently purchased an older home, there are many upgrades you can make to help save money on your energy bills. Start small and work your way up to major projects, such as replacing windows or installing alternative energy sources like solar panels.
It might sound … (3 comments)
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ottawa homes: SINGLE AND READY TO BUY!
- 10/01/13 03:12 AM
There are many single men and women that are ready to purchase their first home and that could be a condo, townhouse or even a detached home.
One of my buyers is just 21 years old and has already purchased his first investment property. His goal is to own 3 properties by the age of 30 and then using some of the equity from his investment properties he wants to purchase his personal home.
Its important that when you start looking for a property whether its for investment purposes or to live in that you have a few people on your … (0 comments)
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ottawa homes: Ottawa Real Estate - Buyer's Market II
- 11/08/11 08:13 AM
On a daily basis, I hear prospective homebuyers say "I'm tired of paying rent - should I buy NOW? My answer - YEP - if you find a house that has the WOW factor and it falls in your price point then BUY!
And, then, I get `Maybe I should wait till Spring` - you could but the prices will be higher so you won`t be getting the deal that you are looking for. The prices could go down but chances are they won`t - not in Ottawa, ON
If you are serious about purchasing a home then become an active shopper. … (0 comments)
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ottawa homes: Ottawa Real Estate - Investing
- 11/06/11 02:25 AM
Its a Buyers' Market in Ottawa and a great opportunity for first time home buyers and investors. The homes that have been sitting on the market for over 3 months are ready for the picking. Some are even empty - YES - the owners have moved out and carrying the expense of two properties. So, if you are ready - I'm here to help you get that DEAL!
If you are not in the Ottawa, ON area, give me a call and I'll give you the name of a good agent in your area. He/she will be able to provide you … (0 comments)
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ottawa homes: Ottawa Real Estate - Pricing
- 08/15/11 12:27 PM
What's the right price? The answer is market value which equals what a buyer will buy for and what a seller is willing to sell for. Every day real estate agents are asked to prepare comparable market analysis for properties. And, most of the time, the sellers believe that their property is worth more than it is.
What determines a price: Location, Condition, and timing.
Location: Quiet street, backing on a park/ravine/no back neighbors are a plus
Backing on a busy street, busy corner lot, bus route are all a minus.
Condition: Your house has to become a show … (1 comments)
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ottawa homes: Ottawa - Best Place to Live
- 08/15/11 05:57 AM
For the second year in a row, Ottawa takes the top spot in rankings. What does it have that other cities don’t? In a word, consistency. It does not rank particularly high in any individual category but it comes in above average across the board. It has jobs, accessible doctors, low crime, and household incomes and real estate are not drastically misaligned. There is a wealth of museums and galleries keep the culture-lover occupied, and the winters are balanced out by beautiful summers.
And, this is why you should consider moving to Ottawa or its surrounding areas. From Perth (west end) to Casselman … (1 comments)
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ottawa homes: Pricing it Right
- 08/13/11 03:47 AM
If you want to sell - I mean really seriously motivated to sell your home. Here's some information that might just help you.
1. Never ever price your property over market value.
2. If you want to try to sell your home quickly - DO NOT - try and sell it on your own. After two weeks your chances drop to less than 37% and again, your asking price should be less than the market value.
3. When you receive an offer - always counter back - DO NOT get upset with a low offer. Counter back, you never know how … (3 comments)
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ottawa homes: 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)
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ottawa homes: OTTAWA REAL ESTATE
- 08/28/10 03:50 AM
Here your opportunity to purchase a beautiful home built in the early 1920's located in Manor Park, Ottawa, ON. Three good sized bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and the woodwork is so beautiful its difficult to describe. The living room is huge and the dining room can seat 10 people easily. Come and have a look you will be pleasantly surprised. Close to parks, schools, shopping, bike paths, RCMP Training Centre. The backyard is fenced and and has a beautiful garden. Believe it or not, asking price is under $400K. For more pictures www.irenebilinski.com
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ottawa homes: Canada Day Celebrations!
- 07/02/10 04:54 AM
Most of us took the day off and celebrated Canada's Birthday in our own way. Some went up to Parliament Hill to celebrate with the crowds, listen to music, see the Queen (some even met the Queen), have a few drins, meet friends and just have a fun time.
Some packed up the cars, trucks, RVs and headed to cottage country and enjoyed biking, boating, roasting marshmellows over the open fire.
Others (like I), stayed home - did a little yard work - invited a few friends over for drinks and munchies and then continued the celebrations into the evening. During … (2 comments)
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ottawa homes: Ottawa Living
- 02/02/10 12:11 AM
RELOCATING TO OTTAWA? Here are some interesting things about Ottawa
Ottawa Canada's Capital currently has a population of 1 million with lots of room to grow. Ottawa has some very interesting town surrounding it i.e. Orleans, Rockland, Bourget, Hammond, Limoges, Vars, Embrun, Stittsville to name a few.
Ottawa has been ranked high in terms of quality of life, based on many factors, including low crime rates, environmental cleanliness, public services, political stability, and socio-economic conditions.
Ottawa is home to 12 national museums devoted to Canadian art, nature, science and technology, aviation, war civilization and more. Also of interest are the Royal Canadian … (1 comments)
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ottawa homes: Ottawa Real Estate Tip
- 10/19/09 09:48 AM
You need at least three (3) WOWS from a Buyer before an offer is presented. This is how I see it.
When putting your house on the market - remove the rose coloured glasses. I know its hard to be objective about your own home but that's what you need to do. When you drive up to your home, is the front lawn neat and your home inviting? Is your mailbox old and rusted or have your replaced it recently. How about your house numbers - have they been updatedd. Are you windows sparkling and your front door freshly painted? Those … (0 comments)
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ottawa homes: Home Staging by a Professional
- 09/23/09 12:47 AM
Home Staging is an art - not something that everyone can do well. Let me explain. Last night I did a listing presentation and the sellers were wondering why their home did not sell when previously listed. There were several factors involved: (1) overpriced (2) no staging appeal and (3) errors on the feature sheet. Staging a home makes it more appealing to the buyers looking for a home in a certain area within a certain budget. Instead of hiring a professional home stager, the previous agent asked the sellers to declutter and they did, but to the point of where … (2 comments)
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What are disclosure requirements?Ontario law makes a distinction between patent defects – problems with a home that is easily observable by the untrained eye during a property inspection – and latent defects, problems that are not easily observable or even detectable, even by an expert.What Is A Patent Defect?A patent defect could be a large, visible crack in a foundation wall, a broken staircase, or missing bathroom fixtures, to give a few examples.Patent defects are visually obvious, so you aren’t required to disclose them to potential buyers. It is their responsibility to inspect the property.What Is A Latent Defect?Latent defects are … (1 comments)
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