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The Top 5 Eco-Friendly Features Buyers Are Looking For Based upon a study done by Keller Williams, eco-friendly features are becoming a prominent feature when buyers are looking to purchase their new home. Here are the top 5 eco-friendly features that buyers are looking for: 1. Double-Paned... [ more ]

    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 ]

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 ]

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 ]

  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 ]

  Can you believe that there are more mobile devices than computers and televisions combined? The Cayer Team can and that is why they have implemented the new marketing tool called TxT2Look. TxT2Look is the latest mobile invention used in Real Estate to provide instant information to a... [ more ]

   Karen's thoughts - Living in the capital has its benefits for home owners and this year is reflective of the fact that our stable economy provides a stable Real Estate market.The average pricing takes in the entire Ottawa - Carleton area, and notes that some neigbourhoods... [ more ]

  Welcome to 2012 – is this the year you are thinking of breaking free from your current working situation to become your own boss?. Think and plan carefully, and use the resources around you to make a great decision, not a costly one   I have so many conversations with my... [ more ]

** Karen's thoughts- Houses sell year round with the November to January time period being the slowest months of the year- that said it was a brisk month with lots of activity. We noticed a quick decline in the number of showings and inquires as November turned to December. What Sellers should... [ more ]

The Holiday Season is upon us! Despite the milder than usual weather, its time to think about what to get those special people on your holiday gift list! You may be looking at your long list thinking "What am I supposed to get this person?" If its a teacher, daycare provider or... [ more ]

Looking for fun and inexpensive family outings this Holiday Season? Finding new things to do as a family can be challenging but during the upcoming holiday season Ottawa has many different activities to offer your family no matter your budget! From parades to Christmas Concerts to crafts, there... [ more ]

  Financial comfort and joy. In a few weeks we’ll be in full gear getting ready for the holiday season. But before begin your holiday baking, or get started on your holiday shopping list, here’s a tip for enjoying real financial comfort and joy this festive season: do a holiday... [ more ]

 Karens thoughts  November and December  are typically slower as we approach the holiday season. The question to ask is how many of the condos sold are to investors rather then home owners that are going to be living in the units. The sales were very close to our five year... [ more ]