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How to Stage Your Ottawa Home to Attract More Buyers When it comes to selling your home in Ottawa, first impressions matter. Buyers typically form an opinion within the first few seconds of walking through the door, so staging your home effectively can be the difference between a quick sale and one that lingers on the market. Staging helps potential buyers envision themselves living in your ...

10 Ways You Can Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal in Ottawa This Spring Spring is the perfect time to refresh your home’s exterior and improve its curb appeal. Whether you’re looking to sell your house or simply want to create a new and more inviting space, small improvements can make a big difference. With warmer weather and spring just around the corner, now is the ideal time to get thinking. ...

How Ottawa’s Snowstorms Affect Property Value: Buyers and Sellers Problem and Solution Guide Ottawa's winters are known for their heavy snowstorms, freezing temperatures, and unpredictable weather. While snowstorms can bring beauty and excitement to the season, they can also present challenges for homeowners, especially when it comes to property value. For both buyers and sellers, understand ...

5 Reasons Buying a Condo in Ottawa, Ontario Could Be a Good Investment Ottawa is the capital city of Canada and has consistently been a popular spot for both residents and investors. With its rich history, growing tech sector, and proximity to both the U.S. border and Quebec, the city has seen a steady increase in its real estate market over the years. Among the various housing options, Cond ...

When purchasing a home, it is important to know everything about a mortgage and what it's all about. The Walker Real Estate Group will help you get a better understanding of a mortgage and everything you need to know to get pre-approved for buying a home as well as help find you the perfect Mortgage Agent!  Here are the different mortgage options in Canada: Fixed interest rate A fixed in ...

The summer season is coming to an end and your lawn may not be prepared for the upcoming fall and winter season. This being said we have created a list of a few things you can do to prepare your lawn for the colder weather. Step 1: Clear lawn Make sure to declutter your lawn for the fall and winter season. If leaves, toys, and tools are left on the lawn it can cause a blockage of nutrient ...

Now that summer is winding down, it is time to focus on the upcoming school year. In the Ottawa region there is a huge variety of different schools around the city. The Walker Real Estate Group has created a list of different school boards in the Ottawa area (to name a few) that buyers can seek out when looking for new homes in their ideal area for families. Here are the links to the diffe ...

The final month of summer is upon us and if you feel that you haven’t done much during your time off we have provided a list for you to enjoy these fun and different activities that range for all types of people. Those who enjoy the outdoors, others interested in history, and some who are adrenaline junkies looking for a new activity to try. If you live in the Ottawa area there are so many di ...

When you are thinking of selling a house you have a variety of ways that best suit you to be efficient and get the job done. Although, there are many pros and cons if you want to sell a house yourself vs with a Realtor. Selling a home may be exciting but also stressful due to many factors. This is a huge step in a person’s life.  The benefits of selling with a realtor is the exposure. When ...

When getting a home prepped for selling in the summer time it is important to have the house in tip top shape. One of the most ideal areas to focus on when selling a home would be the exterior. First impressions are everything. A home that looks untreated and neglected may take longer to sell and will probably sell for less than it should due to the lack of care. Consider hiring a professiona ...