Agent Blogs
Earlier in April I wrote a blog called Considerations for Renovations: Increasing the Value of Your Home.
In that blog I outlined some basic things you should consider prior to getting to starting on a major renovation, including preparing your budget,... [
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Over the past several months, my Featured Ottawa Neighbourhood Series has focused on a specific area on the south bank of the Ottawa River running along Richmond Road and Wellington Street West. Wellington Village is bordered to the west by Island Park... [
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Are you thinking about making some investments in your home to increase its value? If your answer is yes, there are many things to consider before getting started, from the exterior to the interior of the home.
For the exterior, you can update the... [
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If you are considering listing your house for sale this spring, there are several things you can do to enhance the appeal of your home and prepare it for sale both inside and out.
Curb appeal
The first thing a potential buyer will see is the exterior of... [
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Photo Credit: Apt613
Planning on moving soon?
So what will it be…urban or suburban?
What is the difference anyways?
These terms simply refer to where people live relative to the densely populated core of a... [
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What to expect during the “Condition to Financing” period.
Hi everyone. I hope you enjoyed the last read about what to expect after applying for a mortgage (http://www.ericavincelli.com/what_to_expect_after_applying.html). This next... [
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A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a blog all about the Ottawa community of Westboro, where I mentioned that there is often confusion between the neighbourhoods of Westboro, Wellington Village, and Hintonburg. This week’s blog will focus on the... [
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Unless you’ve been living in an igloo, you may have heard that this past February in Ottawa has been the coldest February since 1979 (Winterlude’s inaugural year). The average temperature this past February was -16.8, almost 4 degrees colder than the... [
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Former Westboro Town Hall. Image Credit: “Westboro Ottawa” by P199.
Westboro is a community that is located approximately 5 kilometres west of downtown Ottawa. Generally speaking, it is bordered by Island Park Drive to the East, Golden Avenue to... [
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(photo courtesy of my wife, and Elliot has granted permission for his photo to be used)
Thinking of moving soon? Do you have a furry friend that will be moving with you?
We tend not to think about it when choosing somewhere to live, but... [
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Image Credit: Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge by Saffron Blaze - Own work.
Riverside South (formerly a part of the city of Gloucester) is a family oriented suburb in Ottawa located about 25 minutes south of downtown along the east side of Rideau river. The... [
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One month has passed since New Year’s Eve and 2015 is shaping up to be a great year. The Bank of Canada’s target for the overnight lending rate dropped to 0.75 percent on January 21, spurring the major banks to follow suit and... [
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As part of my role as a Real Estate Broker, I provide contacts of my partners for my Buyers & Sellers. Everything from Painters to Lawyers, to Inspectors and Financing Professionals. To help my clients, I've begun reaching out to my Preferred Partners for... [
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I wanted to take a moment before 2015 really begins and say 'Thank You' to all those who helped to make 'MJL Real Estate' a success in 2014:
My Wife: For her support, and smile when I come home from a long day of calls and never-ending... [
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2014 is coming to a close, and as usual - it’s a time for family, friends and fun. For those of you that have recently bought a home, you are likely celebrating for the first time in your new place. Many of you are still contemplating minor... [
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