Monthly Archives April 2018

Understanding Property Taxes

April 30, 2018 | Comments Off

Property taxes are a necessary, though disliked part of owning property in Ontario. Anyone in Ontario who owns land or a property has to pay a certain amount of tax to the municipal government. Although these taxes are unpopular, as all taxes are, property taxes are important because they are the main revenue source for Ontario’s municipalities. Property taxes are separate from other forms of taxes, and the amount that each person owes is based on a unique assessment for their particular property and the tax rate of the municipality the property is in. How property taxes are determined
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Ottawa Home Prices See Healthy Growth in the First Quarter of 2018

April 30, 2018 | Comments Off

Continued demand and shortage of listings intensifies pressure on Ottawa home prices. The aggregate price of a home in Ottawa saw a healthy increase in the first quarter of 2018, rising 4.7 per cent year-over-year to $437,243, according to the Royal LePage House Price Survey released April 13th. Click here for more information on the Ottawa Real Estate Market.
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Here’s how Ottawa gardeners can fight back against common pests

April 27, 2018 | Comments Off

Don’t give up the battle for your garden. If you’re looking for a way to protect your plants against common pests with homemade and commercial solutions that will fight off the offending intruders. Click here for pest solutions.
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Renovation Inspiration for the Floors in your Home

April 25, 2018 | Comments Off

Renovations can be expensive, that’s why finding inexpensive ways to add your design stamp to your home is key. Though there are areas in your home that you shouldn’t pinch pennies (like electrical work and plumbing), there are some projects you can find innovative work-arounds that look expensive. Click here for inexpensive renovation inspiration!
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What Home Buyers Should be Looking for When Viewing a Property

April 23, 2018 | Comments Off

You’ve done your research, found the perfect Realtor, crunched the numbers, created your list of must-haves and now it’s time to start the exciting process of HOUSE HUNTING! When you’re looking at homes for sale it isn’t always easy to look beyond the cosmetics. Not to worry, we’ve created this handy graphic to help home buyers to stay focused.
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What Home Buyers Should be Looking for When Viewing a Property

April 23, 2018 | Comments Off

You’ve done your research, found the perfect Realtor, crunched the numbers, created your list of must-haves and now it’s time to start the exciting process of HOUSE HUNTING! When you’re looking at homes for sale it isn’t always easy to look past the cosmetics. Not to worry, we’ve created this handy graphic to help home buyers to stay focused.
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Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

April 23, 2018 | Comments Off

Spring is finally here and that means there’s some work to be done to the interior and exterior of your home! Making sure your roof, windows, chimney, foundation and walls are in good condition and haven’t been damaged during the winter season is very important. Click here for Spring Home Maintenance tips.
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Experience 613Flea this Saturday, April 21st

April 20, 2018 | Comments Off

This Saturday, you should check out 613Flea! It is a non-for-profit eclectic marketplace where you can find vintage, handmade goods from over 100 different vendors. Click here for 613Flea information!
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Ottawa PoutineFest Starts this Thursday!

April 18, 2018 | Comments Off

Looking for something fun (and delicious) to do this week? The Ottawa PoutineFest starts Thursday, April 19th and goes until Sunday, April 22nd at Ottawa City Hall. Click here for event information.
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Clean, Clean, Let it be Spring!

April 18, 2018 | Comments Off

Spring Clean-Up Time in the Capital As spring speckles and the snow begins to melt, it’s time to get busy cleaning up our capital after Jack Frost’s long hold over us. Littered across this beautiful city, left out in the winter’s cold we’ll find discarded coffee cups, old cigarette butts, stray plastic bags and papers – the list could continue ad infinitum. Something about winter’s frozen grip seems to allow this build up of trash, so it’s only natural that the sun’s welcomed melt brings along with it a much needed clean up. The Capital region has a month-long challenge
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