July Real Estate Market Summary The real estate market in Ottawa last month continued to be bolstered by condominium sales, with year-to-date condo unit sales up 16.5 percent from July of last year. The market is seeing positive improvement in inventory levels in both the residential and condominium property classes, which bodes well for…
DetailsYour home is your castle, a place of comfort and refuge when your day isn’t going that great. Often, stepping through our front door makes us breathe a sigh of relief to be home. However, this isn’t always the case. Sometimes, the clutter and mess can build up and suddenly our home isn’t a…
DetailsStaging a home can be a finicky process. After all, you only get one chance to make a good first impression! You want potential buyers to have an emotional connection to the home, and leave with a positive feeling. So, what are the best ways to achieve this? And what are the things you should…
DetailsCondominium sales continue to pave the way in Ottawa’s real estate market, with sales rising an incredible 16.8 per cent since the same time last year. This is likely fueled by a current lack of inventory in the lower price points of the residential market. The first half of 2018 saw a decrease of 37…
DetailsIs Paint Primer Really Necessary? Paint primer has been a popular mainstay for prepping walls for heavy-duty painting. But how does paint primer work? Is it an important requirement for your painting project or just an unnecessary step? We will explain everything you need to know: What is paint primer? Paint primer is…
DetailsOttawa is a historic and beautiful city that has the honour of being home to many vibrant and diverse communities. This diversity is reflected in the exciting calendar of events happening in Ottawa year-round. Whether you live in Ottawa, or are just visiting during the summer months, we have gathered together some of our favourite…
DetailsSelling and buying a home can be a very exciting, albeit daunting, experience. Before you put your home on the market, you need to make sure that you are fully prepared to sell in order to achieve the best price for your current home. We’ve spoken to our top Royal LePage Performance Realty RealtorsⓇ and…
Details5 Natural and Non-Toxic Recipes to Clean Your Home We all like to keep our homes fresh and clean, but using a variety of chemical cleaners may not always be the healthiest choice for your home or your family. It’s especially worth considering using non-toxic alternatives in the winter months as we spend so…
DetailsFebruary Real Estate Market Summary Currently, the Ottawa real estate market is suffering with a supply side issue. Despite the fact that buyer demand is high, a lack of available properties for sale in both the residential-class and condominium markets, meant that sales were not as high as they could have been in the…
DetailsIs your stock of cleaning supplies getting low? Skip the cleaning cabinet and head to your garage! Some of the same products you use on your car can also work wonders inside your home. Here are five car cleaning products that work double duty: Windshield squeegee You use your windshield squeegee to…
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