Your Guide to Carlington! Are you looking for a quiet neighbourhood to raise a family? Carlington is the place for you!  Carlington's history dates back to the 1920s and saw huge growth from 1945 to 1960. After the Second World War, the houses built in this time period were known as "war homes" or "veteran homes". As a result, many of the street names also reflected this military heritage.    Carlington is approximately 7 km (12-minute drive) from... [read more]

Winter can be a cozy and magical time of the year, but it also brings with it some snowstorms, icy conditions, overcast, and slush! Which can often make the staging of houses a bit challenging. Here are some exterior and interior tips to staging your home in the winter: EXTERIOR Curbside appeal has a completely different definition in the winter. Here are some things that can be done in preparation for potential buyers:  ​Clear some pathways!  Remember that... [read more]

SEMI-DETACHED in Findlay Creek! 661 Willowmere Way | Findlay Creek, ON | $669,000 Located just off Leitrim Road, in the southeast area of Ottawa, this beautiful home is in pristine condition! Built in 2013, this home is the Folkstone Model built by Tamarack Homes. It features 3 good sized bedrooms (1 Primary Bedroom, 2 Bedrooms), 2.5 bathrooms (1 ensuite), and a finished basement. The main floor is OPEN-CONCEPT with hardwood and a beautiful fireplace. There are large windows that... [read more]

Your Guide to Orléans!   Are you looking for a great neighbourhood to raise a family? Orléans is the place for you!  Orléans' history goes as far back as the 1830s, with francophone and anglophone families arriving in the area. After about 140 years Orléans was incorporated into the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton. Between the years of 1981 to 1991, the population of Orléans tripled! The commercial side arrived shortly after... [read more]

The new stay-at-home order has many people working remotely again. Without a doubt, everyone's situation is different and everyone's environment is unique. Everyone deals with working from home differently. One thing in common might be the questions of... How can I stay motivated? How can I stay productive?   It's also important to be PROACTIVE about dealing with the inevitable WFH Burnout.   Here are some tips for staying MOTIVATED... [read more]