Below is a conversation that anyone who has helped a loved one declutter and downsize has probably had. See if it resonates with you as well: “No. I want to keep it," was something he repeatedly said, insistently, and yes stubbornly too. "Where will you put it?" I...
The Difference Between PackRat & Hoarder
3 Steps To, Decluttering, Downsizing Tips & Tricks, Hoarding, Moving, Organizing, Organizing tips, Selling Your Home
While we may get frustrated with a loved one who doesn't mind clutter or seemingly never throws anything away, it's important to know the difference between a packrat and a hoarder before confronting them or asking them to do the impossible – get rid of stuff. What is...
Ask the Realtor: COVID-19 stalls Ottawa Real Estate
Buying Your Home, Managing an Estate, Ottawa Real Estate, Selling Your Home
Like everything else in our world, real estate has felt some dramatic effects from the pandemic and shutdown over the last 7 or 8 weeks. March sales results did not see the impact, simply due to the strength and inertia of the strong sellers’ market we had been...
Ask the Realtor: What Sellers Need to Know with Gord McCormick
3 Steps To, Moving, Selling Your Home
In our series, "Ask the Realtor", we are featuring realtors with years of experience and expertise who are answering questions that will help you prepare your home for the market. There are many things a seller needs to know before they list their home, and we're...