Zingers #47 – Authentic reproductions

Are you considering installing “authentic man-made stone” on your walls or “looks-like-granite” on your counters.  Resist the temptation.  If you cannot buy the real thing, buy something that looks like what it is – a painted wall or a terrific laminate counter.

Simply true is better than fake.

New Edinburgh and Lindenlea – Sales in 2008

This is a wonderful enclave of homes, so close to the Prime Minister and Governor General’s homes.  In 2008, the MLS® sales were as follows:

Residential Sales: 41 units as follows:

·     Detached –  21 Houses

o    Average Sold Price – $544.276

o    Range:  $325,000 – $1,058,700

o    Average Days on the Market – 28

·     Row – 12 Units

o    Average Sold Price – $435,791

o    Range:  $273,000 – $632,000

o    Average Days on the Market – 42

·     Semi-detached – 8  Units

o    Average Sold Price – $536,812

o    Range:  $264,000 – $1,788,000

o    Average Days on the Market – 40

Condominium Sales – 21 units

·     Average Price – $512,238

·     Range:  $335,000 – $935,000

·     Average Days on the Market – 42

 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Valerie Zinger ~ Ottawa, Canada ~ 613-723-5300 ~ vzinger@royallepage.ca

Housewarming Gifts – First Time Homeowners

 

Give a book or two on house maintenance. 

 

 

 

  1. I have both of Mike Holmes’ books and they are good.  At least you know they have Canadian content. 
  2. There is also the Reader’s Digest book and, if you are at a bookstore, you will see a whole section of books on home repair and maintenance.  
  3. For new home owners, the building inspector likely left them with a binder full of home maintenance information and, if there are problems with the house, some ideas of what would be involved to fix the problems. 

The home inspection binder, the schedule of regular maintenance and a well written home repair book with diagrams are good starts to first time home ownership.  Don’t forget the Internet and the Youtube videos on home repair.  Your gift book and access to the Internet will set the right course for the new homeowner.

Photo credit:  Gift Box @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/monstershaq2000/3008436618/

Valerie Zinger ~ Ottawa, Canada ~ 613-723-5300 ~ vzinger@royallepage.ca

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