There are 2 sides to every story, and this debate is no different.

There are individuals and families who have purchased condominium units or townhomes for investment purposes.  In many cases, the owners have placed an ad in the newpaper or online and found a suitable couple or family to sign a lease and occupy their rental property.
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When you either buy or sell a home in the Ottawa area, you usually need some or all of the following services:

• lawyer
• moving company
• insurance company
• mortgage company
• appraiser
• home inspector
• home renovations expert
• roofing professional
• financial advisors
• security services
• real estate sales representative

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February is coming to an end and we are finding that homeowners in Ottawa are preparing to list their homes for a spring sale.  Here are a couple of our newest listed homes for sale:

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If you are currently interviewing for the job of having an Ottawa real estate professional represent you for either the buying or selling of a home in Ottawa, we would love to be considered for the job!  Here is a list of 10 benefits of using the Renaud Otten Team as your representative:

1. Power of the TEAM. Every employee at Renaud Otten has a specific purpose such as Listing Sales Representative, Buyer Sales Representative, Marketing Manager, Listings Manager, Client Services Administrator, and Closings Manager. We produce more as a team than our individual efforts. More client attention. More experienced people taking care of all of your real estate needs.
2. We are a powerhouse in the Ottawa real estate market. Our trade record shows that our Ottawa area home sales is high among other Ottawa real estate sales representatives. Clients can trust our knowledge of the market and reputation amongst potential buyers.
3. An established team of more than 10 years of real estate experience. We’ve got a lot of experience under our belt, having seen and handled almost every different real estate situation. Put your trust in a well established company that can navigate any situation!
4. Innovative Marketing Campaigns. Sell your house quicker with our carefully crafted marketing including state of the art Virtual Tours, E-Cards, Feature Sheets, Newspaper Advertising, Direct Mailings, MLS listings, and prominent exposure on various Ottawa real estate websites and social media programs.
5. Best Real Estate Experience Ever! Receive unparalleled customer service from all of our staff. The Renaud Otten team is dedicated to providing the client with excellent customer service for a stress free sale. We are with you every step of the way!
6. Let us interview for the job of representing you with a no cost and no obligation CMA. Have a professional and highly qualified sales representative evaluate the market value of your home during a one on one informative consultation. Discuss the appropriate time to sell your home and what the next steps are in selling. ABSOLUTELY FREE!
7. Involvement with the community. Our goal is to enhance the quality of life of everyone we touch. To do this, we actively contribute to various causes to truly make a mark on our clients and gain their valuable trust. We work with Children’s Miracle Network, CHEO, AIDS Foundation, Boy Scouts, Canadian Cancer Society and United Way of Canada, to name just a few! 
8. Free use of the company Moving Truck. When you become a client at Renaud Otten, our goal is to make your life easier. Why not take advantage of our free Moving Truck, time and time again even after the sale.
9. Client for Life Program. Expect the unexpected when you become a client of the Renaud Otten team. This might include surprise gifts like a free movie night voucher or a holiday CD or Christmas wreath. Every past client means so much to us! After a transaction, we still want to be there for you!
10. Professional Partners Program. Need a trusted home inspector, mortgage broker, lawyer or moving company? We’ll connect you with all of Ottawa’s hottest resources for making the transition to your new home a smooth and comfortable one.

Contact the Renaud Otten Team at (613) 288-0090 for all of your real estate needs, including help finding the perfect home for you and your family.

Well, Winterlude officially started this weekend and what a fabulous weekend it was!  We hope you enjoyed some outdoor time skating on the Rideau Canal, savouring a delicious beavertail, viewing the beautiful ice sculptures, or taking the family to Snowflake Kingdom.

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We are hosting 2 open houses this weekend.  Come and visit us at the following must-see houses:

1. 17 Lazy Nol Court, Stittsville - Sunday, January 31 from 2 – 4 p.m.
2. 271 Flora Street, Ottawa - Sunday, January 31 from 2 – 4 p.m.

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Happy new year!  We hope the holiday season was very relaxing and enjoyable for you. 

It seems like winter has only just arrived here in Ottawa and already we are thinking about the spring real estate market.  If you are looking to buy a home in the Ottawa area, here are some recent homes that we have listed for sale:

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Christmas is just around the corner! Wouldn’t it be great to celebrate the holidays in the home of your dreams? Here is a list of our hottest Ottawa real estate listings:

51 Forest Hill Avenue, Ottawa
551 Besserer Street, Ottawa
1882 Rocklane Drive, Kanata
52 Rosenfeld Crescent, Kanata
3466 Wyman Crescent, Ottawa

Don’t forget – we are just a click or a phone call away. Visit our Ottawa real estate site or call us at 613-288-0090 for any real estate question you can think of!