Condo Scene: Oh, chute! Taking out the trash
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN March 19, 2015 Condo buyers give thought to a lot of different aspects of the building — views, design, availability of amenities and common space all factor into the decision-making p...
Condo Scene: Contemporary decor is not the only option
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN March 4, 2015 I noticed recently that many of the smaller design magazines focus almost exclusively on contemporary design. The impression is that sleek, modern decor and architecture are wh...
Condo Scene: When hiring your own designer makes sense
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN February 5, 2015 When it comes to designing a condo, the developer usually offers a range of decor choices with alternative upgrades. Of course, that’s just the start of your decision-maki...
Make a checklist when condo shopping
BY MARILYN WILSON, POSTMEDIA NEWS January 10, 2015 Compiling a condo checklist is an excellent way of keeping track of the "must haves" of your future building and unit. Condo shopping can be overwhelming; a pre-shopping checkli...
Condo Scene: Legal advice to know before you buy
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN January 7, 2015 Russell Gibson is a partner at Vincent Dagenais Gibson LLP and he offers his perspective on the condo buyer’s legal due diligence. The first thing on the purchase ch...
Condo Scene: Buyer beware — some legal advice before you jump in
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN December 11, 2014 If you’re thinking of buying a condo, there are legal matters you need to consider. When it comes to condo advice, lawyers Joshua Sprague and Nancy Johnson of Burke-Rober...
Real estate: What they got in Rothwell Heights
BY JENNIFER CAMPBELL, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN December 10, 2014 Location: 13 Cedar Rd. Features: Five-bedroom house with four ensuites; outdoor kitchen, salt-water swimming pool, library, theatre, motor court, heated floors, pro...
Condo Scene: Turn your child’s bedroom into their private retreat
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN November 28, 2014 Your child’s bedroom is their sanctuary and its design, particularly in a condo, is important for several reasons. There are a few differences between condo bedrooms an...