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Conspicuous Consumption to Consciencious Consumerism. Need a moment? Ok, we'll call it the 4Cs. Back in the day when Baby Boomers were calling the shots, real estate had a much different perspective. Rising land costs somehow translated to requiring
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Google 'Home improvements' or any variation of how to increase the equity in your home and a gazillion websites will come up on your screen. Ok you may have to scroll. What about stuff that may upgrade the look and help sell faster, but won't
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And then you won't move. Kitchens are the centerpiece of a good home, which is why many feel it is necessary to spend a gazillion dollars, the alternative being to let them age not so gracefully. It doesn't have to be that way. Read on: The kitchen
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When sprucing up your home for visitors, the bathroom is one space in the house where you can make a big impact for a relatively small outlay. And this is particularily true when selling your home. Most people already know that kitchens and bathrooms
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There are lots of ways to give your home appeal when getting ready to put it on the market. The easiest is to pay someone a million dollars to do it, great if you have a 20 million dollar palace! Or upgrade kitchens, baths, flooring, etc. for a mere two
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Preparing a home for sale has become a business unto itself, and can get pricey when having it done professionally. For higher end homes there is an efficiency of scale so it can be worthwhile the cost. For homes under $500k, and for those so inclined,
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With Spring approaching in Ottawa, many homeowners are beginning the process of making their properties available for sale. Decluttering is, and should be, the first order of the day; you're moving anyway so get all that stuff in boxes now! Thoughts
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I see a lot of online variations of this old classic but few for home sellers which must make them feel, well, out in the cold. So in the spirit of the Holidays here is my rendition. The fact I'm a Realtor is purely coincidental. On the first day
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Prestigious Kanata Lakes • 2,000 sq. ft., 3 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story - MLS® $414,900 Kanata Lakes, Kanata - Welcome to Kanata Lakes. Great home in a great neighbourhood! This three bedroom, two bath two story home on a large corner lot has lots of
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The ongoing housing mess south of the border is beginning to have an impact on how we view our homes in Ottawa. And that is: - smaller is smarter. Money sucking McMansions are necessarily going to become less attractive as energy costs continue to skyrocket,
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....have challenges when it comes to updating efficiencies without breaking the bank. But there are things available which will reduce energy costs while adding to the enjoyment of one's living space. Energy Star appliances, dual-flo toilets, efficient
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If your fear, Mr./Ms. home buyer, is that you may pay more for a home than what its worth, you are not alone; one quarter of all home buyers feel this way. Most home buyers go online or visit open houses, then contact the listing Realtor for further information
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Last Wednesday the Federal Government abruptly cancelled the Energy Retrofit Program because it was "too popular". Scheduled to run for 3 years at an original cost of $400 million, it was designed to increase the efficiency of homes well into
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As the Leafs continue their time honoured tradition of playoff-free hockey, we should all take a moment to reflect on the positives over the last 6 years as support to the "Leaf Nation": Fewest playoff loses Fewest goals against Most scratch
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My Mother has said on many occasions, "I'm glad I'm on my way out", when she hears about yet another tech advancement. No idea why, but that said.... An Australian man has discovered security risks in his internet connected coffee maker
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