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Have Your Dessert and Eat it too…in OOS
Craving something sweet in Old Ottawa South? There is plenty to choose from! If it’s a hot day and you crave the most wonderful gelato, stop in at Stella Luna, a newcomer to the neighbourhood but wildly appreciated by residents and visitors alike! On the same block is Life of Pie, owned by an OOS… Read More >>
LIGHTS, camera, action!
In these days of energy conserving light bulbs and soaring hydro prices, it’s hard to put lighting at the top of your priority list. The reality is, though, that really good lighting makes a room just as surely as poor lighting breaks it. Obviously, taking advantage of natural light is always key. But many of… Read More >>
RLP Shelter Foundation Top 10% Donor
Dear Shelter Foundation Supporter, I’m so excited to congratulate you on being a TOP 10% DONOR in 2011! You helped us raise more money than ever before and gave women and children in your community a safe place to go to escape the violence in their lives. Through your generosity, we raised an incredible $2… Read More >>
Taking a vacation?
Leaving your home vacant can be one of the many stresses about taking a vacation. Here is a short checklist of things to remember before you leave: Suspend your newspaper delivery Arrange for someone to collect your mail everyday and water plants Invest in timers for lights and set them to come on in the… Read More >>
What is a Co-Op?
We have plenty of condominiums in Ottawa but only a handful of co-ops, so they raise many questions for buyers. Firstly, it is important to know that co-ops exist in large numbers in many cities across Canada and the United States, as well as in many other countries. In a co-op, the corporation owns the… Read More >>
Getting to Know Your Community
Whether you have just settled into a new neighbourhood, are exploring the options for a move, or have your own reasons for getting more involved in your community, it can be difficult to know where best to turn first. Your neighbourhood community center is a great place to start. Enroll in one of the programs… Read More >>
January 2012 Ottawa Real Estate Board Market News
The results indicate it’s been a typical month of January for the Ottawa and area resale housing market. It is interesting to note that the inventory of properties for sale is considerably higher than a year ago, offering a lot of choice to buyers.
How To Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
Making Your Home More Energy Efficient When the temperature drops many people start to feel the impacts of having an older home, which may not be that energy efficient. Older windows, inadequate insulation, aging furnaces, cumbersome hot water tanks and air leaks can not only make for a chilly house but they can cause your… Read More >>
December 2011 Ottawa Real Estate Board Market News
Resale home sales in 2011 were slightly above the five-year average of 14,326, and that’s really the story for the year. The market started off the year quietly, but gained momentum as we headed into spring and summer, losing very little steam during the fall and posting the best November on record, which leaves us… Read More >>
Finding the Right School
All schools are not created equal. But then again, neither are children! The key to making the right choices for your child’s education is to consider both the institution itself and the character of your child to make sure the two mesh. Attending the school information sessions is a great way to start, especially if… Read More >>
Kitchen too Small this Holiday Season?
Perhaps you were cooking for 20 (more or less) this holiday season. And perhaps you had family members drifting non-stop through your small kitchen – looking for snacks, checking the fridge to make sure it’s working, inspecting the inside of the cookie cabinet, looking for some conversation. Maybe that kitchen didn’t feel so small BEFORE… Read More >>
