Barb Eamer, Author at Barb Eamer

70 Creative, No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas for Kids

If you want decorative pumpkins without having to pull out the knife (or deal with the slimy stuff!), then we have some fun, no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas that you can do with kids of all ages.

Home Inspections: What You Need To Know

Purchasing a home is one of the biggest investments you will make. The home may look perfect to you, but may have underlying issues. A building inspection can reveal these. It is important that you include a home inspection clause in your offer. Condition of the Sale When you find a house […]

Royal LePage’s Q3 2022 Home Price Update and Market Forecast

“Despite softening home prices over the summer, Ottawa’s fall real estate market is trending towards more stable conditions as new inventory becomes available. We continue to see strong buyer demand in the region – even if lower than last year’s historical highs – and not enough supply to fully shift to a balanced market,” said Jason Ralph, broker of record, Royal LePage Team Realty. “Despite rising interest rates, many buyers are still keen to make a purchase this year. And, without a significant boost in inventory, it is unlikely we will see a full return to a balanced market.”

September Neighbourhood Stats – Kanata, Stittsville, Carp and Carleton Place

Here are the September neighbourhood stats for Kanata, Carp, Stittsville and Carleton Place.

Ottawa Real Estate Market Snapshot September 2022

The September 2022 Ottawa Real Estate Board stats are out! “We have seen an uptick in the number of new listings entering the market, which were not only higher than last month but also last year, and the five-year average. This trend continues to bring the resale market into more balance, which generally means more time for Buyers and Sellers to weigh their options and to adjust according to their needs,” – Ottawa Real Estate Board President

Carve out a space for your home office

No matter where you live, spare room or not, you can still carve out a space to call your home office and create a functional workspace.

Your Fall Gardening Checklist

With the cooler fall weather upon us, it’s time to get outside and prepare your garden for the onset of a Canadian winter. Maybe you haven’t spent that much time in the garden over the past few weeks, with kids going back to school, or you have managed to get away and spend some time off at the cottage, but there are a lot of little tasks that need to be completed to get your garden ready for winter.