Agent Blogs

    By Allan Cayer  Broker with Cayer Team  and  KWVIP    We may be heading into a great time for buying U.S real estate. Finally, rents have nearly returned to pre-crash levels, mortgage rates are at an all time low , plus we have  a strong... [ more ]

Getting Your Home Ready to Sell You would never dream of inviting guests to your house without making certain preparations, so don't invite potential buyers without first making the necessary updates by preparing your home to sell. If you are like most sellers, you want to get as much as... [ more ]

Found this recipe on the Chatelaine site. Did you know that some foods and unhealthy lifestyle behaviours can make a person more susceptible to colds and flus? Avoid high-fat, high-sugar junk foods, as they can decrease the activity of the immune system and make you more susceptible to the... [ more ]

If you have not used CHMC as a resourse youare missing out on a great thing. They are not trying to sell you anything - the information is up to date .. Ice Dam Proof Your Attic — and Keep Water Out of Your Home in Winter! Houses more prone to ice dams often have major leakage of... [ more ]

What is a bedroom worth?   What is the difference in cost from a 3 bedroom homes to a 4 bedroom home. The 4 bedroom homes will undoubtedly have a larger footprint, and lot but not in a cases. There are some big homes out there with few bedrooms as builders focus on open concept designs.... [ more ]

Thinking of Buying New? The advantages of having Ottawa4You help you purchase a new home are the same as those for purchasing a resale home. The team can provide you with valuable insight into the market, they will help you find the perfect home quickly, and they provide you with expertise in... [ more ]

Here is a list of the Elementary Schools in Kanata: Bridlewood Community Elementary School Castlefrank Elementary School École Élémentaire Publique Kanata Glen Cairn Public School Jack Donohue Public School John Young Elementary School... [ more ]

This morning, we had our  yearly kick off event with a fantastic speaker Donna Messer. Donna Messer, who you will be hearing more about in my next blog, is an expert on Networking. Today I want to tell you about SOCKS. We have a two-week challenge to get 300 pairs of new warm socks for... [ more ]

 My friend D. told this story at book club the other night and I laughed and then wondered about how people think of me when I visit them for the first time - I don't actually view their home like an agent - okay maybe sometimes:) This is the actual e-mail she sent to her sister she... [ more ]

  Wow! It is hard to believe we are into Feb already! As typical of a Jan market, things do start off slowly then speed up as the spring and warm weather approach.    The total number of homes sold through the Board's MLS® system in 2011 was 14,412, an increase of 1.7 per... [ more ]

Ottawa 4 You is committed to supporting local initiatives and giving back to those in need.   This year we would like to expand this program to involve charities close to your heart by inviting you to let us know what charities you are involved with and how we can help you. Maybe there is... [ more ]

By Vito Pilieci, The Ottawa Citizen January 6, 2012 Ottawa’s unemployment rate held steady in December, ending three months of increases, according to Statistics Canada. The national statistics watchdog said the creation of 5,400 new jobs in the region helped to keep the unemployment rate... [ more ]

  This has nothing to do with real estate however I think this is a wonderful poem for the small and big hurdles in life - often credited to different authors. This poem has two lessons: the wonderful life lesson of the poem itself and the actual author of the poem - we... [ more ]

  I came across this link the other day and it made me chuckle. I was also very happy I did not have to start writing ads for the houses found here, the  location better be great because the buyer profile will be very narrow...............what is your favourite - I like the... [ more ]

7 CLIENTS CALLED ME OVER XMAS BECAUSE OF SEND OUT CARDS.  Out of these 7 clients, I am listing a beautiful home in Orleans and sold a downtown condo.  Ask me about Send Out Cards. [ more ]