Neighbourhood Highlight: Beaverbrook, Kanata
I showed a home in Beaverbrook last week. When the client drove up and got out of his car his first words were “I really like it here!”…without even seeing the house! That is the feeling that Beaverbrook gives you. No matter how you enter the neighbourhood you are greeted by mature, tree-lined streets that […]
New find: Scam Alert Checker
This month’s finds are 2 handy websites I found & use: https://ca.trustpilot.com ScamAlert.sg Did you know that I am a big time online gambler….that I buy things quite often online in Russia….. and that I can shop in multiple spots around the world all at the same time??!!! Yup! I am one of those people […]
The Importance of Trails and Greenspaces
What is #3 on the list of amenities that homebuyers are looking for in their next house? Stainless steel? Wine cellar? No! Green spaces & trails!! That’s right! And proximity to these spaces! Exercise…the outdoors…both things that we all know are good for us, both mentally and physically. This is why trails and green spaces […]
April Giveaway: Highlighting Local Businesses Near You
Our April giveaway focuses on one of our favourite areas of the city and Barb’s hometown of Stittsville. As mentioned in our previous blog, Supporting Local All Year Round , we will be highlighting a new local business every week of 2022. Every month we will do a draw to give the winner a $100 […]
Neighbourhood Highlight: McKellar Heights
McKellar Heights…not to be mistaken with McKellar Park…is a hidden gem of a neighbourhood in Central Ottawa. People move here and never leave so it is rare to have a house for sale in this area. Turns out though…we got to sell a bungalow in the area back in 2022. McKellar Heights is a small […]
Banana Oat Bars
I have made it a goal of mine to be more cognizant of food waste when meal planning and shopping and I really have been doing much better lately. However…one thing I always end up with too much of is BANANAS! Any mother of young children will tell you that their kids love something one […]