Erin Allison's Blog Posts

We love living and working in Almonte! This little town on the Mississippi River has the most unique character and quirks.But, truthfully, that could be said of a lot of small towns.There is just

Why should you bring the family to Mississippi Mills this March Break?Because it’s the perfect day trip destination!It’s quaint, but close to Ottawa, and there are lots of fun things for

Do you know what your credit score is?You might be wondering why we’re talking about banking. After all, this is a real estate blog.Think of it this way: buying a home is the biggest purchase

Selling can be tricky. It feels unpredictable.Sometimes, you only have to list your house for a few days before the perfect buyer comes along, falls in love, and makes an offer.Other times, your

Canada is facing a housing crisis.Globally, Canada has long had one of the highest rates of home ownership amongst economically advanced countries. These high rates of home ownership, coupled with

The capitalization rate, or cap rate, is the expected rate of return on an investment property.When it comes to evaluating investment options, cap rates can help you compare the level of risk and

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! (If you like snow, that is 😉)A lot of people are thinking about the holidays earlier this year, and that means that Christmas decorating is in full

There’s no denying that rents on the Ottawa Real Estate Board are (still) on the rise. In fact, according to Zumper data, the average rent in Ottawa is currently $1,699, a 14% increase

We often have questions about downsizing when our clients are moving into smaller spaces. They’ve lived in their home for several years and, in some cases, several decades. There's a lot of

It’s every parent’s favourite time of year: back to school!The kids are back in the care of their teachers during the day, the house is finally quiet again, and life returns to its

While million dollar homes have become a lot more common on the real estate market over the last few years, luxury properties are far more rare.Often, these properties are sold by agents who

The Ottawa area real estate market may have taken a hit during the May storm.May is usually the peak month in this market, but May 2022 underperformed expectations.With a total of 1,846 properties

Do you remember the days when real estate offices would cover their windows in printouts of property listings? You could walk down any main street and “window shop” for a new home.It&

A big move can cause as much stress for your pets as it does for everyone else in your household.Unfortunately, until they start showing symptoms of stress and related health problems, it can be

They say there are only two seasons in Canada: winter and construction.As temperatures increase, so will the number of home improvement projects. After all, no one wants to be doing construction or

Spring is in the air and we’re excited to see that many fun activities and events will be happening this holiday weekend.Looking for some family-friendly entertainment for the first non

Now that spring has started, you may be dreaming of green gardens and beautiful blooms adorning your lawn.But have you thought about bringing some of that decoration inside?There are so many

Spring is here!That means it is time to throw open the windows and rid your home of the dust and dirt that has built up over the winter.And, while we all know how important it is to dust, vacuum,

Are you ready for spring?Many of us have been looking forward to the warmer weather after the extreme cold and snowstorms of the past few months.We’ve had a few sunny days recently, when the

When selling your home, it is important to have it looking its best. Home staging helps to highlight your home’s best features, while ensuring that the property looks well-maintained, so that

It’s no surprise that we love Almonte.This is our hometown. This is our community.This is why we do what we do: because we are proud of this community and we want others to see why Almonte is

It's that time of year when the weather keeps changing. There are lots of cold, dreary days, and snowfalls that don't stay for too long.That also means it's the time of year to make sure our homes

What might you need to spruce up before you can sell your home?For many home buyers, the thought of having to do repairs on a new home is enough to put a stop on any sale.Moving can be extremely