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PayByPhone is by far one of my favourite apps as it allows me to securely pay for parking via my iPhone. Verrus first introduced their service as  mobile site last April, but then soon released an iPhone app months later. Enter in your meter number, the amount of time you want to park for, and boom–your credit card is charged and a receipt emailed to you. You can also renew parking, setup tex ...

Hello Byward Market dwellers,

It sounds like the LRT station that was originally going to be near the NAC is moving closer to the Byward Market in an effort to save costs, and improve accessibility to the station.  This is great news for people living or working in the Byward Market as it will greatly improve the transportation options, and make it a much shorter walk from the station.  Stay ...

Hello Byward Market dwellers,

As a resident of the Byward Market myself, I always keep on top of any changes in the neighbourhood.  A recent article caught my eye that I wanted to share with you.  The city is going to be sprucing up Rideau st between Chapel and Dalhousie which is great news for the Byward Market.  The sidewalks will be widened, the power lines will be buried, and bicycle lan ...

ForSalebyOwner.com founder gives up on own listing, hires real estate broker

Former FSBO CEO sells home the traditional way

Founder and former CEO of ForSalebyOwner.com, Colby Sambrotto listed his 2,000 square foot New York condominium on his own through online classified ads and FSBO sites, but after six months, he opted to hire New York broker Jesse Buckler who immediately advised a price c ...

Hi Ottawa,

For those of you that are new to condo shopping in Ottawa are probably shocked by the price of parking spots.  Generally condo parking spots in Ottawa go for around $30,000 and are often available only to the larger, or more expensive units. Builders generally don't have enough parking spots for every unit in the building.  And while $30,000 may seem like a lot compared to your fr ...

Hello Ottawa,

A question that comes up frequently for people buying a home or selling their home is "How can I make my house look good on the cheap?" People that are considering selling their homes understand the value in making their home look good to help their home sell quickly and for top dollar.  What a lot of people don't realize is how inexpensive it can be to really improve the look ...

Hello Ottawa,
    
     To follow up on my last blog post about the worst home renovations for your money, here is a brief slideshow of the 10 best home improvements for your money. Spring is coming, and that means the renovation bug will probably be hitting you soon.  So take a quick look at the slideshow and get out shopping!  If you're considering selling your home in Ottawa and would like ...

Hello Ottawa,

In selling real estate in Ottawa a question that comes up frequently from my clients is; what should I do to increase the value of my home?  Often the question is coming from people that are considering selling their home in the near future, however smart new home owners will consider the value of various renovations from day one.  I agree with the opinion of the article that m ...