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Ottawa Real Estate Market Snapshot November 2022

The November 2022 Ottawa Real Estate Board Stats are out! Market Snapshot: Ottawa sales continued to slow in November, a reflection of what’s happening across the country. The post-pandemic economy as well as a natural cooling for the time of year have officially balanced the market. If you’re considering a move we’re here to help […]

Preparing your Home for Sale

Preparing your Home for Sale   Getting your home ready to hit the market is a critical step in a successful sale. You want to make sure that you’re putting your best foot forward. In this blog, we’re going to cover a few quick tips and tricks to make sure your house is one to […]

Starter Tips for Getting into House Flipping

Starter Tips for Getting into House Flipping   Flipping houses isn’t easy.   Flipping a house can be a great project to take on if you’re looking to generate some additional income. Not only that, but planning and executing a flip can be quite a fun experience for you and any others involved. In this […]

The Dos and Don’ts of Home Staging

The Dos and Don’ts of Home Staging   Staging your home involves a lot of planning and preparation. After all, you want to make sure your home is as appealing as possible to prospective buyers, both online and in person. Luckily, there are quite a few tips, tricks and best practices that can help you […]

Beyond the Sign: Royal LePage Team Realty pledges $20,000 to match donations to Harmony House

Everyone deserves to live without the fear of violence. For women and their kids who are trying to leave an abusive home and start fresh, the transition can be incredibly difficult. Here in Ottawa, there are a number of shelters that help, including Harmony House. Harmony House is Ottawa’s only transitional 2nd stage shelter for women […]

Now that you’ve moved in, what’s next?

Now that you’ve moved in, what’s next? – Congratulations on the big move! No matter if this is your first home or one of many, it takes a lot to plan and prepare for the big day. Now that you’re all settled in, what’s next? In this blog, we’ll cover some fun ideas for next […]

Ottawa Real Estate Market Snapshot October 2022

The October 2022 Ottawa Real Estate Board Stats are out! Market Snapshot: With a big decrease in the number of units sold for October buyers now have more selection and time to shop. However, the interest rate increases may have affected some purchasing power. Whether you’re buying or selling keeping a long-term perspective is important. […]

Is a Condominium Right for You?

Is a Condominium Right for You?   Sometimes, the maintenance requirements of a detached home can seem like a lot. After all, taking care of a whole property requires frequent attention, dedicated time, and effort. On the other hand, an apartment can seem cramped or urbanized for your liking.   Have you considered a condominium? […]

Life Is Too Short NOT To Live It In Colour… But Not When Listing!
We hope that you are all keeping safe and healthy. One consideration to keep in mind. As you're  cruising around in your virtual world, remember that even if your upper half is all cozy and warm, your bottom half, given your choice of pj's / sweatpants / other (?), could very well be experiencing a draft. Mind […]
Sheep & Real Estate…
This is John of the Sue and John Team. I have sheep, to date, 17 actually. 1 ram (Mel Gibson is his name for reasons which I won't go into right now) and 16 ewes (the ladies). In the spring, if Mel Gibson has done his job properly, the flock number should go up considerably. Question is why the heck would a guy like myself even consider doing something crazy crazy like sheep farming.
We’re Not Wearing Any Pants!
It's been quite a time over the last few years. Most of us have had to adjust our lives considerably. The name of this blog of course is in reference to how many of us work from home now and reach out to clients and colleagues virtually. So, we're all dressed up where the world can see us, but pj bottoms and sweats are often the story from the waist down!
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SUE BARNES

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JOHN CARKNER

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(613) 292-5889

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