I would like to introduce you to my daughter Stacey Ludlow. Stacey has taken the plunge and is now selling real estate. Since I have been selling real estate for almost 25 years, Stacey has been immersed in lifestyle for a most of her life and has been working with me behind the scenes for a number of years. She brings enthusiasm along with great marketing and networking ...
Posted by Linda Ludlow
on March 19, 2012
Here is a great article from the Ottawa Citizen. Great reminders about keeping your house running well. http://www.househunting.ca/ottawa/Quick+tips+keep+your+home+running+well/5744507/story.html?cid=megadrop_story
Posted by Linda Ludlow
on November 28, 2011
This is a great article on the impact on the economy when people are buying homes. http://blog.buzzbuzzhome.com/search/label/Ontario
Posted by Linda Ludlow
on November 4, 2011
This is a great article from Investopedia on how to give your house curb appeal on a budget. http://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/How-To-Improve-Curb-Appeal-On-investopedia-133983936.html?&mod=pf-sp14c
Posted by Linda Ludlow
on October 17, 2011
Why is the 1,200-sq.-ft., sub-$300,000 cottage so stable and unshakable in value? Simply, it is the most numerically desirable cottage on the market. Its combination of price and features mean that more people are seriously interested in
it than any other level of cottage property. In elementary economic theory, when there’s high demand for a product and limited supply, the price usually rises. ...
Posted by Linda Ludlow
on October 5, 2011
Ottawa real estate market is expected to stay strong for the balance of 2011 and into next year, according to CMHC. Check out this article in the Ottawa Citizen.
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/business/Housing+correction+cards+according+CMHC+report/5300081/story.html
Posted by Linda Ludlow
on August 26, 2011
School’s out, the weather’s nice, and home buying season is in full swing. No wonder summer is the hottest time for Canadians to make their move. By preparing ahead of time, you can help make this adventure as stress-free as possible.
Plan ahead - If you plan to use a mover, shop around to get the best rates—check their credentials and policies, and make sure they have a good ...
Posted by Linda Ludlow
on June 30, 2011
1) Buying or selling real estate is infrequent. The average person will buy or sell a home between 3 and 5 times in their entire life.
2) The product (a home) is not standardized. It is unique and does not come “in one size fits all”
3) The performance behind a real estate transaction is uncertain and, when dealing with an investment of this size, uncertainty leads to high risk. Research ...
Posted by Linda Ludlow
on June 23, 2011
This Nature Canada Newsletter has some very timely tips for homeowners. Check out the 5 Tips for Nature-friendly Spring Cleaning and the 6 Hot Tips for Cool Summer living. After all the rain we are expecting a hot summer - great - so we should get prepared. http://www.naturecanada.ca/enews_mar10_springcleaning.asp
Posted by Linda Ludlow
on June 1, 2011
This Nature Canada Newsletter has some very timely tips for homeowners. Check out the 5 Tips for Nature-friendly Spring Cleaning and the 6 Hot Tips for Cool Summer living. After all the rain we are expecting a hot summer - great - so we should get prepared. http://www.naturecanada.ca/enews_mar10_springcleaning.asp
Posted by Linda Ludlow
on June 1, 2011