Growing a beautiful lawn in Ottawa can be tricky and it is difficult to know where to start, especially for new home buyers who are caring for a lawn for the first time. There are many factors to keep in mind when caring for your lawn and alot to learn. I have compiled a month-by-month Ottawa-specific lawn guide to help you achieve the best looking lawn on the block! Continue reading to learn more!

Once you know your needs, wants and budget, it's time to go out and look at some homes.

Welcome to part 2 in my Homebuyer How-To Series! In this episode, I interview Buyer Specialist Katye Landry, who serves home buyer clients on my team at Royal LePage. She talks about her experiences working with home buyers, some of the common pitfalls and ways for buyers to avoid these on your own journey. She also talks about the tools that are available to buyers to avoid wasting time and energy, and not miss the right home when it comes along. Click to listen to the Podcast, watch the accompanying Zoom video, and read the interview!

What kind of stool is most likely to keep you from toppling over when you sit on it? Of course, two-legged stools won’t even stand on their own. Three-legged stools are okay, but still unstable. Four-legged stools are rock solid.
What does this have to do with shopping for a new home? Continue reading to see the four pillar legs of purchasing a home. 

Planning your garden in Ottawa’s unpredictable weather can be difficult, especially for novice gardeners. Fortunately, I’ve gathered up some local knowledge from Ottawa residents who’ve “been there, grown that,” and are ready to share their wisdom with you. 

Part 1 of Homebuyer How-To Series. Avoid the common mistakes that homebuyers make and get started with confidence with these tips. Covered in this episode: 1) Creating a needs and wants list that won't get scrapped. 2) Every single expense that you'll run into. Never get surprised! 3) How to choose a lender (Interview with a mortgage broker). Click to watch the Zoom interview, listen to the podcast, and read the entire interview!