INSTEAD, INVEST TO CLEAR THE CLUTTER
Posted on Dec 07, 2022 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa
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I visited a home for sale with a buyer client. We opened the pantry and a box fell forward. We turned and looked into the living room where the fire was roaring and a blanket was lovingly thrown just so over the sofa arm.
Upstairs it was more of the same. We opened the primary bedroom closet and couldn’t shut the door again bec...
SECONDARY DWELLINGS IN OTTAWA
Posted on Dec 07, 2022 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa
Since approximately 2017, the City of Ottawa has allowed property owners to add secondary dwellings to their homes for many property and zoning types. These accessory units can provide additional income or house extended family. They can come in two forms – secondary dwellings contained within the primary dwelling or coach houses that share the lot...
7 TIPS FOR MOVING WITH KIDS IN OTTAWA
Posted on Sep 30, 2022 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa
EASING MOVING DAY ANXIETY FOR CHILDREN
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I have two sons, one of whom is more anxious than the other. We have learned from each of our moves about how to ease the anxiety moving day. Here are my top 7 tips, plus a couple of extra ideas for good measure:
- Put the moving day on a calendar and count down the days with your child.
- Re...
SHOULD I BUY A HOME IN A PARTICULAR OTTAWA SCHOOL DISTRICT?
Posted on Sep 30, 2022 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa
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Are you under the impression that “good schools” in the neighbourhood should be one of your home search criteria?
HOW TO MAKE MOVING LESS STRESSFUL
Posted on Aug 12, 2022 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa
It was hard work. My husband has a new business, and one or both of us is on the road with our 14-year-old baseball player a lot. So, we had a lot of helpers with our move. It was still exhausting...
FIRST HOME SAVINGS ACCOUNT IS TRULY TAX-FREE
Posted on Jun 29, 2022 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa
FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS IN OTTAWA – TAKE NOTE OF THE NEW FHSA!
Beginning in 2023, prospective first-time homebuyers can save up to $8,000 per year for 5 years. That’s a total of $40,000 per person or $80,000 per couple that can go toward a new home purchase. And this savings vehicle is the only truly tax-free incentive avai...