Condo Scene: Make a small space feel bigger through organization and home furnishings
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN October 12, 2016 Most condos are small spaces. While homeowners can store things in basements, extra closets, spare rooms and backyard storage sheds, condo dwellers likely don’t have that ...
Condo scene: Planning your best condo move
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN September 28, 2016 Moving is always a process, but perhaps more so when you are moving into a condo. There are a variety of unique things to consider when planning your condo move-in date. T...
Condo Scene: Get all your building’s news on elevator ride
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN September 6, 2016 The digital revolution has influenced condo living in a big way. Now residents can vacuum remotely while sitting poolside in Miami and turn on their lights while riding up ...
Condo Scene: Investor or end user? Not all condo buyers are the same
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN August 17, 2016 Most condo developers love investors because most investors take the buying process less personally – they are more willing to go in when a project is just getting off the ...
Condo Scene: What can I do about my neighbour’s barking dogs?
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN August 4, 2016 Q. My mother bought a condo in a new development. There were no neighbours for some time, but now the building is full. Every time she gets off the elevator, the new neigh...
Condo Scene: When is the best time to buy a condo?
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN July 21, 2016 I am always delighted to receive readers’ questions and comments. This week is the first in a two-part series addressing some interesting condo questions. Q. What is the b...
Condos: How to seriously clean your condo
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN July 7, 2016 Open the windows and breathe Summer is here and spring cleaning is over, but if you live in Canada, summer is the time to clean and scrub your condo to get it seriously c...
Condo Scene: Things to consider when furnishing your condo
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN June 23, 2016 Whether you’re a downsizer or a new condo buyer, it’s important to think about furnishing in a way that will both suit your unit aesthetically and your own lifestyle. ...