Ottawa Real Estate News
How to choose the right Mortgage Amortization
Selecting the length of your mortgage amortization period – the number of years it will take you to become mortgage free – is an important decision that will affect how much interest you pay over the life of your mortgage. While the lending industry’s benchmark amortization period is 25 years, and this is the standard [...]
Read More >>What are No-Frills Mortgage Products?
While No-Frills mortgage products typically offer a lower – or more discounted – interest rate when compared with many other available products, the lower rate is really their only perk. This type of product will only seem ideal for you if you have no plans to take advantage of benefits that will help you pay [...]
Read More >>A Homeowner’s Guide For Renovation Projects
The links below will give you information about how to prepare for and apply for a building permit for small residential projects such as, sun decks, additions, basement renovations, and accessory buildings (sheds, garages).
Read More >>Sellers benefit as prices continue to rise
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) forecast this week that the number of homes sold in 211 would be about 1.6 percent less than in 2010, but it saw prices rising by an average of 1.3 percent. CREA raised its forecasts for both sales and prices from its November outlook to reflect a firmer economic [...]
Read More >>Creating a safe haven for your children
Homeowner Hints: The first step of your toddler’s life is a momentous occasion. But it also marks the start of one of the most hazardous periods in his or his life. By childproofing your home, you can minimize the risk of accident.
Read More >>Happy New Year 2011!
May this New Year bring prosperity, love, happiness and delight in your life. Que cette nouvelle année vous apporte la prospérité, l’amour, le bonheur et la joie dans votre vie.
Read More >>Merry Christmas | Joyeux Nöel
From home to home and heart to heart, from one place to another; the warmth and joy of Christmas brings us closer to each other.
Read More >>5 Reasons to use a Royal LePage REALTOR®
Suzanne Desrochers is your real estate guide. She gets the right price, negotiates for you, lowers the risks and sell your home faster!
Read More >>How to get the best price with home staging
To get the best price, make sure that both potential buyers and other real estate agents, see your home at its absolute best. Home staging is the way to maximize the potential value and overall beauty of your home. It is definitely worth it!
Read More >>Fireplace Safety and Maintenance Tips
One of the nicest things about leaving behind summer’s warm evenings is the opportunity to use a fireplace. Before you settle into cozy evenings in front of the fire, take a moment to review some important safety precautions and simple fireplace maintenance tips.
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