Carefully consider needs when outfitting kitchen
BY MARILYN WILSON, FOR POSTMEDIA NEWS July 5, 2014 Ever hear the saying the devil is in the details? When it comes to your new condo, that's certainly true. And if you can properly accessorize, the excitement, rather than the de...
How to personalize your condo
BY MARILYN WILSON, FOR POST MEDIA NEWS July 5, 2014 Many people think all condos in a building will look the same, given their similar blueprints and that buyers often choose to copy model suites. But by changing a few minor det...
Condo Scene: Shaping your condo board’s personality
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN June 23, 2014 When you think about moving to a condo there’s the implication that your lifestyle will become more carefree and you’ll have less to worry about. Many have told me they don...
Condo Scene: Curb appeal is not just for houses
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN June 9, 2014 Strictly speaking, curb appeal refers to the impression imparted to a passerby by a property’s exterior. That’s just as true for a house as it is for a condo. When lookin...
Condo Scene: Get into the spirit of summer
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN MAY 29, 2014 After another long Canadian winter the weather is finally warming up. Whether it’s your first summer in your home or you’ve been there for a while, sometimes a simple change...
Condo Scene: Appliances should not be an afterthought
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN MAY 16, 2014 Many condo buyers move to make their lives easier. Those who have been renters until now may be happy with whatever appliances are included. Downsizers may also be just as h...
Condo Scene: John Thomas brings international design flair to his flagship tower The Azure
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN MAY 1, 2014 OTTAWA — There is a new luxury condo development in Ottawa called The Azure. Located at the intersection of Woodroffe Avenue and Richmond Road, just past Westboro, The Azur...
Pick a unit that makes condo life work for you
BY MARILYN WILSON, POSTMEDIA NEWS April 12, 2014 While condo units are often used as primary homes, they can also be investments or vacation spots. Let's take a look at uses for the extra condo, by which I mean a unit that is no...