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Deals with Dani – 503 MAZARI CRESCENT

Categories: Deals With Dani, Listings With Luella

Wanted – a good family looking for great neighbors and an amazing home! If your needs include a 4 (large)+1 bedroom home with 4 bathrooms then this centre floor plan home could be the one! Second floor has amazing laundry room makes laundry sort of enjoyable. The main floor has a family room off the large eat in kitchen plus a dining room and a front room that could be used as an office or sitting room. The basement rocks! A good size bedroom, full bath, workout area and recreation rooms. Creative storage throughout. Backyard has a playstructure room to run and entertain while bbq and entertaining guests. Parks, recreation and reputable schools. Open house Sunday 2-4pm

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Top ten tips for going to Cinema Under The Stars

Categories: Tips & Tricks

As we gear up for Cinema Under The Stars, we thought we would bring you some top ten tips for an outdoor movie night.

1.    BYO Seat
A movie in the park is a fun experience for young and old. Bring a comfy lawn chair, beanbag or blanket to watch the movie.

2.    Bike, walk or carpool
There is parking across the street in a parking lot, however, if you can walk, ride or stroll it to the park, it will make it a less frustrating finding a parking space.

3.    Bring your friends
Bring your friends, family, and children. It is a fun night to share with the entire family.

4.    Don’t forget the essentials
You never know what you might need. Bring some bug spray a snack, hand sanitizer and a camera to capture your memories.

5.    Bring some fun
An outdoor movie start time is dependent on when the sun goes down. Bring a frisbee, some cards or something to do while you wait for the movie to start.

6.    Have some change on hand
There will be a concession stand with popcorn and drinks. These will be available by donation with proceeds going to the Stittsville Food Bank. It’s a good reason to buy some popcorn and help out your local community.

7.    Washrooms are very important!
If you have ever had a child that needs to go “right now”, you know how important it is to know where the closest washroom is. Stittsville Signs will be opening their washrooms for attendees of this event. Stittsville Signs is located next to the park. Please be aware that other local businesses have their washrooms for their patrons, so if you use them, please make a purchase.

8.    Layer up and bring a blanket
The evening can get cold. Bring a blanket or some extra sweaters in case it gets chilly.

9.    Get there early
Get there early so you can find the perfect seat to watch the movie.

10.    Turn off your phone
Just like for any movie, a cell phone can be distracting. If you have your cell phone, please put them on silent, so everyone can enjoy the show.

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Deals with Dani – 205 Daly Ave

Categories: Deals With Dani, Listings With Luella

Beautiful 3 Storey Heritage Row Home. Light Filled, High Ceilings. Large Dining area for Entertaining. Bright Kitchen with access to Back Deck. Perfect Family Room with wood burning fireplace on Mezzanine floor. 2nd Floor – Study/Bedroom and Master Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom and wood floors, 3rd Floor – 2 more Bedrooms with 4pc Bathroom, Skylights, an excellent studio space, with access to Large Sun Deck. Underground Garage. Move in Condition. UPDATES – ROOF is 2013, DECK NEW 2016, APPLIANCES NEW 2016, and so many other wonderful upgrades!

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Selling your home

Categories: Tips & Tricks

Selling your house can be a stressful process, but let’s make it easy and successful.  My clients are more than “just another client”, they are family. Easing the stress of the process and ensuring they sell their house is my priority. Let’s get started!

Many realtors provide slightly different services. Here is what to expect when we sell your home:

  • Knowledgeable service. I have been working in the real estate industry for over 10 years and have a proven track record in Ottawa. In 2016 I was ranked number 3 in realtors in the Ottawa area.
  • Dedicated. I am the person you will deal with from start to finish. I will keep open communication. Your success is my success.
  • Honesty. No smoke and mirrors. I will be honest with what your house is worth and show you comparable listings of what is selling in the market in your area. Pricing your property in the market is key. The first two-weeks on the market can be vital for the sale of your home.
  • Service. This is what it is all about! I’ll help you through the process from staging to selling to ensure you get the best sale for your house. This doesn’t have to be a stressful process.
  • Marketing. Selling real estate is more than a sign on the front lawn. A multifaceted marketing campaign from professional pictures, open houses, print and digital advertising and targeted marketing are planned to ensure we have broad market coverage.
  • Additional services. Do you need a real estate lawyer? Handyman? Painter? Carpet Cleaner? Foundation repairs? Housing inspector? Or anything else you might need? I have just the person you need!

Selling your house doesn’t have to be a stressful process. Let me help ease to stress and get the results you are looking for.

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What to do in Ottawa

Categories: Tips & Tricks

Ottawa is a great city with a lot going on around the area. This year we will see a burst of excitement as Canada’s 150th is celebrated across the city. There is a lot to celebrate and it will be a great time to live in Ottawa. Concerts, festivals, and the Juno awards will all be happening in this vibrant city.

Find our more about what is happening at the Ottawa 2017 website.

During a usual year, there is still so much to enjoy from museums, sporting events, skiing, tobogganing, sailing, hiking and so much more. Skating along the canal is especially one thing not to miss in this city.

Whether you are a foodie, sports enthusiast or lover of the arts. This city has something for everyone.

Festivals
● Winterlude – Canada’s biggest winter festival, which is held for three weeks in February, with ice sculpture competitions, snow games and skating.
● Bluesfest – with ten days in July of blues bands from around the world
● Canadian Tulip Festival – two weeks in May – the largest tulip festival in the world
● Ottawa International Jazz Festival – 10 days in June of jazz performers from around the world
● Fringe Festival – 10 days in June of plays and theatre
● Folk Music Festival – Four days of folk music acts in September every year
● Dragon Boat Festival – Four days of dragon boat racing in June every year
● Canada Day – July 1 every year

Cultural Centres and events
The Museum of Civilization (Gatineau)
The National Arts Centre
The Canadian War Museum
The Canadian Museum of Nature
The Agriculture Museum
The Aviation and Space Museum 
The Science and Technology Museum

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On trend colours for 2017

Categories: Tips & Tricks

Colour trends change from year to year and this year is no different. Elle Décor recently made their colour predictions for 2017. From big and bold colours to soft pastels, this year seems to cover the full gamut of colour ranges.

These trends are fantastic for exploring your personality and taste with your home. However, if you are thinking of selling your home stick with neutral colours and explore these wild trends in your new house.

Take a look and let us know what you think!
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Moving checklist

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Moving can be a stressful time and there are so many things to remember to do. Here’s a list to make it a little easier.

Two Months Before

  • Sort, purge, and store – Go through your house and decide what you no longer need. Going room by room with three boxes labeled (donate, recycle, throw away) will keep this on track. If you haven’t used it in the last two years, do you need it? Box up things that you may not need for the next few months and store them either neatly in a basement, friends house or storage unit.
  • Investigate – Look into moving companies and request an onsite estimate.
  • Create a moving binder – A moving binder is a great way to keep track of all your moving documents, estimates, inventory of items, school documents, marriage certificate, mortgage documents and any other items you may need.

Six Weeks Before

  • Order supplies – To ensure you are ready, order your supplies in advance. Items like markets, tape, bubble wrap, boxes, wardrobe boxes, dish barrels etc. Don’t forget to label your boxes!
  • The extra food… it’s time to get creative – Start using up all the extra food in your house. Get creative with your frozen food. The more you use the less you have to move.

One Month Before

  • Book a cleaner – Moving can be stressful and tiring. Book a cleaner to do a thorough move out clean when you leave.
  • Confirm your mover – Confirm your mover and ensure that you have written confirmation of dates, costs, insurance and any other important items.
  • Start packing – If you aren’t hiring packers, this may take a little longer than you think. This is another good time to purge items that you may no longer want.
  • Label clearly all your boxes and which room they belong. This will make unpacking a lot easier.
  • Keep your valuables separate – Keep valuables such a jewellery and documents such as your moving binder separate. Move these items with you on the day of the move. Many movers also will not transport alcohol and cleaning supplies. If you wish to keep these, they will need to be transported separately.
  • Change of address – Contact your post office and have your mail forwarded to your new address. Make sure you contact any institutions, banks, insurance companies etc. that require your address and notify them of your move.

Two Weeks Before

  • Take the day off… Don’t forget to take a few days off to move and unpack into your new house.
  • Confirm details – Call your moving company and confirm details. Arrange to pick up your keys and signing of any final documents.

One Week Before

  • Pack a suitcase – Don’t forget to pack a suitcase for a week. It may take some time to unpack and it will allow you some time to find the box with your favourite clothes.
  • Pack a “first-day” tote – A first-day tote can make all the difference. For each bedroom, pack a sheet set, pillow, and any items that might be needed the first night. Also pack a kitchen and bathroom kit with paper plates, cups, coffee maker, towels, shower curtain and any other items that you may need right away.

A Few Days Before

  • Defrost the freezer, clean out the fridge and empty the garbage.
  • Reconfirm the details and confirm the arrival time of the movers.
  • Buy some water and other supplies for the movers.
  • Confirm that you have cash on hand and other payment ready.
  • Book daycare or a babysitter for the move day.

Moving Day

  • Take inventory and keep track that your boxes are labeled. Keep a copy so you can verify when the boxes arrive at the new location.
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Listings with Luella – 28 Hobin Street

Categories: Listings With Luella

Enjoy living in the sought after community of Crossing bridge in a Custom built freshly painted and large family home. Walk to parks, schools, shopping, restaurants and come back to your beautiful 4 bedroom 3 bath home with room to move!! The impressive main foyer leads you to the welcoming living with a gas fireplace and dining rm with a bright main floor den overlooking the back garden. The Kitchen is perfect for your kitchen parties plenty of space for entertaining and lots of cupboards for all your gadgets and it overlooks the eating area / main floor family room with a 2nd gas fireplace. Every mom’s dream laundry/mudroom is off the two car garage. The 4 Bedrooms are all great sizes with 3 walk in closets. The updated Master ensuite has soaker tub and beautiful glass shower. The basement area is almost ready to go but just waiting for your final touch! This house is a home you need to come in and see to really appreciate all it has to offer!