Completing a DIY project can be tremendously fulfilling and financially rewarding. But, bite off more than you can chew, and you might be looking at some major expenses to fix the damage or, even worse, a catastrophic incident. Before grabbing your toolbox, accomplish a quick risk-reward analysis. Then, determine if you have the skills and tools for the project. Finally, decide if you have the available time and are inclined to invest it in the task. These guidelines will help you decide whether to swing a hammer or write a cheque. Reno Risks And Rewards First weight the expected benefits
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4 reasons to buy a home before the end of the year
Does cooler weather mean that you should cool down your house hunt? Absolutely not! Sellers who have homes listed during the colder months are usually motivated to sell and list prices are typically lower in December…but wait…there’s more! Traditionally, housing markets cool down at year end, but this Business Insider post suggests taking advantage of four factors that could work in your favour. First, borrowing rates are exceedingly low and that means you save a bundle. In addition, the seasonal slowdown means fewer buyers submitting competing bids for choice properties which could put you in a strong negotiating position. There
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Royal LePage Receives the Consumer's Choice Award…18 years & Counting
Royal LePage is once again the proud recipient of the Consumer’s Choice Gold Award as Top Real Estate Brand in Ottawa for 2014. A big THANK YOU for supporting Royal LePage Team Realty in the Ottawa Real Estate Community, we couldn’t have made this list for the last 18 years without your support.
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Busy Spring Real Estate Market in Ottawa Continues in June 2015
Curious about what’s going on in the Ottawa Real Estate Market? Below are some highlights of our June market. Curious about a certain area? Please contact us and/or one of our Sales Representatives for details, we have up to date statistics on all Ottawa neighbourhoods. Ottawa Real Estate Market Update: The busy spring real estate market in Ottawa continues in June 2015 – from the Ottawa Real Estate Board Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,694 residential properties in June through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® system, compared with 1,657 in June 2014, an increase of
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Congratulations to Jody Lavoie: Elected Chair of the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO)
We would like to send out our congratulations to Jody Lavoie of Royal LePage Team Realty, Barrhaven/Nepean office, who was just elected as the Chair of the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO). At Royal LePage Team Realty we value organized real estate and we are very proud of our members who have a long history of representing our industry through various institutions. Our thanks goes out to Glenda Brindle of Royal LePage Team Realty, Stittsville office, for her past 2 terms in 2013 and 2014 as RECO Chair and for her past 9 consecutive years participating at RECO. A job well done! We
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