7 Perfect Housewarming Gift Ideas for New Homeowners Moving into a new home is an exciting milestone and, if you’re visiting a friend who has recently moved, you may want to commemorate this milestone with a thoughtful gift! However, giving a housewarming gift to a new homeowner can be a tricky nut to crack.…
Despite rounding out the year with a strong finish in 2017, sales at the beginning of this year have been markedly low – even after taking into account the fact that January typically sees low levels of new listings. Currently, the Ottawa resale market is facing low inventory challenges in both the residential and condo…
First Time Homeowner Essentials: What Do You Need? With the Ottawa property market performing strongly in 2017, more and more people were choosing to take the leap into home ownership and buy their first property – whether it was a condo, a townhome, or a house. However, owning a home comes with new requirements,…
New Year, Fresh Start: How to Declutter Your Home in 2018 The start of a new year is always a great time to make a change! Many people feel invigorated after the holidays and enter the new year ready to try something new. In the depths of winter, we often spend a lot…
How to Host a Stress-Free Holiday The holiday season means spending time with family, eating delicious food, and overindulging in sweet treats and mulled wine! If you are planning to host an event this festive season, whether it’s a cocktail party with friends or a full Christmas dinner, you want everything to go smoothly.…
Last week we held our annual Fall Appreciation Event celebrating the hard work of our Royal LePage Performance Realty Sales Representatives and Support Staff. Every year we choose a fun theme for the evening and this year was no different! The Caribbean theme was chosen not only to counteract the increasingly colder Ottawa winter weather,…
It’s almost that time of year when the little ghoulies and goblins will be running amok in your neighbourhood, ringing your doorbell and yelling, “trick or treat!” Halloween tends to be one of those holidays that people either love or hate. If you enjoy getting dressed up in a costume and handing out candy to…
Buying in the Ottawa’s Best School Zones Every September when the kids head back to school, parents are faced with the reality of how where they live in Ottawa impacts their child’s education, their own commuting schedule, and their overall sense of community. One local mother explains how important it is that her family…
Many young couples searching for their first home often do so with the idea that they will one day raise a family there. You may be envisioning children running about the place, laughing and getting into mischief. Unfortunately, you can’t be watching them every minute of the day, and if your home is not properly…
With real estate prices soaring in recent years, it is increasingly harder for first time homebuyers to get their foot on the property ladder. After countless hours spent saving for a down payment, searching for properties, and finally moving house, you want to make sure that when you are eventually ready to sell, the property…