Blog # 145 ~ February 3, 2012 - Get rid of your shoes!! First impressions are so important that you must get rid of all thise shoes in your entrance. For more tips on getting your house ready to sell feel free to call or you can always e-mail me at JeanRicher@JeanRicher.com
Blog # 144 ~ February 1, 2012 - Have you checked your credit score lately? Like most people you probably haven't. It's a good idea to look it up regularly to make sure nothing has made it on there that should not be. Feel free to call or you can always e-mail me at JeanRicher@JeanRicher.com
Blog # 143 ~ January 31, 2012 - Why should you disclose information about your house when selling your home in Ottawa? It gives the potential buyer confidence about their big decision. If you want to discuss the SPIS give me a quick call or you can always e-mail me at JeanRicher@JeanRicher.com
Blog # 142 ~ January 27, 2012 - Flexibilty can be your best friend when you are selling. It's not always about the bottom dollar. We always try to get you the most money for your home but sometimes getting it sold is most important than getting that extra $1000 or $500. Make sure to keep your options open. If you want more information on flexibility, give me a call or e-mail me at JeanRicher@JeanRicher.com
Blog # 141 ~ January 26, 2012 - When you are selling your home, it needs to be online everywhere. Is your Real Estate Agent online? Is he/she searchable? Google your Realtor, and see if you can find him/her in pictures, web sites, blogs, videos, etc... If your Realtor is online you should be able to find him/her in Google. If you would like to discuss how I can get your listing online, everywhere, just give me a quick call or you can e-mail me at JeanRicher@JeanRicher.com.
Blog # 140 ~ January 24, 2012 - The interest rates are at an high time low. It's a great time to be buying your next home. You can get a 2.99% rate for 4 or 5 years. It sounds great but make sure that you read the fine print to know what you are getting. For more information on interest rates, feel free to call or e-mail me at JeanRicher@JeanRicher.com
Blog # 139 ~ January 15, 2012 - Your credit score will impact the amount and type of financing you can get. Make sure to know what your credit score is and also what affects it. It's an important item that must be protected. The smallest thing can and will affect your score. If you would like more information about your credit score give me a call or you can always e-mail me at JeanRicher@JeanRicher.com
Blog # 138 ~ January 12, 2012 - The stats are out for December 2011 and the year as a whole. We have een a good Real Estate Market for Ottawa. The prices are still on the rise and December '11 was a very busy month. If you would like more detailed stats for your neighbourhood feel free to call me or you can always e-mail me at JeanRicher@JeanRicher.com.
Blog # 137 ~ January 9, 2012 - It's the first week of 2012 and the regular routine is back. Is real estate in your future for 2012? It's a good idea to plan your year, get ready so that when the time is right you are good to go. If you have any more questions or if your plans include real estate feel free to contact me or you can email me at JeanRicher@JeanRicher.com
Blog # 136 ~ December 19, 2011 - When you make an offer to purchase a property, you wil need to make a deposit. You cheque will be deposited the day the cheque is written and held in trust by the listing brokerage on behalf of their Seller, and will form part of the closing. What happens to the deposit cheque if the transaction does not proceed? Click on the video to find out. If you have any more questions feel free to contact me or you can email me at JeanRicher@JeanRicher.com
Blog # 135 ~ December 15, 2011 - Finding your perfect home is such a great feeling. The next task is to get the right mortgage for you! Make sure to talk to your mortgage professional to make sure that the mortgage suits your needs. Ask lots of questions. If you have any questions about mortgages, I can guide you in the right direction, simply call me or you can e-mail me at JeanRicher@JeanRicher.com
Blog # 134 ~ December 5, 2011 - The Ottawa Real Estate Stats are out. The market is still strong, November was a record breaking month and the prices are still increasing. If you have been thinking about buying a home this is the perfect time. If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call or email me at JeanRicher@JeanRicher.com
Blog # 133 ~ November 30, 2011 - We are now talking about "Affordability" Just because you have been pre-aproved to a certain amount does not mean you should be buying a home for the top number of your approval. There are many factors to think of because making your decision. If you want more details give me a call or you can always e-mail me at JeanRicher@JeanRicher.com
Blog # 132 ~ November 23, 2011 - The snow has made an appearance in Ottawa but it does not mean you can not find a home. The interest rate are still low, so why not take advantage of this? Feel free to contact me at any time or you can always e-mail me at JeanRicher@JeanRicher.com
Blog # 131 ~ November 18, 2011 - Why do Realtors always ask if I am pre-approved? There are many reasons to get pre-approved before you start your search. The main reason is to be able to find you the right house at the right price. Do you know the difference between a pre-qualification and a pre-approval? Your Mortgage Broker can explain it... Feel free to contact me at any time if you want to discuss a pre-approval or you can always e-mail me at JeanRicher@JeanRicher.com
Blog # 130 ~ November 7, 2011 - The Ottawa Real Estate stats are out. The prices keep increasing and the nuber of transactions are still increasing as well. The condo market fuelled the Ottawa Real Estate market for October 2011. Feel free to call or e-mail me at JeanRicher@JeanRicher.com at any time if you need more detailed stats for your neighbourhood.
Blog # 129 ~ November 4, 2011- Time to "Fall Back" It's a long week end, we get an extra hour. Don't forget to set your clocks back and while you're at it check your smoke detectors, it could save a life (even yours and your family) . Feel free to call me or e-mail me at any time at JeanRicher@JeanRicher.com
Blog # 128 ~ November 1, 2011 - Movember is here!!! It's not a typo, Movember is here to raise awareness for men's health, with issues such as prostate cancer. Having been affected by cancer in my immediate family, this is a great cause to support the fight against cancer. Visit my http://mobro.co/JeanRicher to see and donate. Feel free to call me or you can always e-mail me at JeanRicher@JeanRicher.com
Blog # 127 ~ October 31, 2011 - Mortgage Plus Improvements - You have found a house that you love, but it needs some improvements? Don't let the perfect house slip away there are options for you. If you want more specific information, feel free to call me or you can always e-mail me at JeanRicher@JeanRicher.com
Blog # 126 ~ October 7, 2011 - The Stats are out for September 2011 - The Ottawa Real Estate market seems to be stable. The activity is there, the prices are on the rise and interest rates are still low. It's still a good time to be buying or selling. If you want more specific stats for your area, feel free to call me or you can always e-mail me at JeanRicher@JeanRicher.com.