Craig Dow, Ottawa Realtor #613Homes

Just a little bit of spillage.

Good news and bad news.

The good news is that the maple syrup has finally arrived but the bad news is that I broke a few bottles of that sweet golden nectar 😢 😋

Be on the lookout for your bottle in the coming days!

Are you a first-time buyer who is looking to increase affordability by taking advantage of the Federal First-Time Home Buyer Incentive?

The Government has announced that the program has been discontinued but you can still take advantage of it with applications submitted up to EOD March 21, 2024 still being eligible.

What was the FTHBI?
The First-Time Home Buyer Incentive helps qualified first-time homebuyers reduce their monthly mortgage payments without adding to their financial burdens.

The First-Time Home Buyer Incentive is a shared-equity mortgage with the Government of Canada, which offers:

- 5% or 10% for a first-time buyer’s purchase of a newly constructed home
- 5% for a first-time buyer’s purchase of a resale (existing) home
- 5% for a first-time buyer’s purchase of a new or resale mobile/manufactured home

The shared equity component of the incentive means that the government shares in both the upside and downside of the property value.

https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/consumers/home-buying/first-time-home-buyer-incentive

🚨 Just Listed 🚨
🏡 2415 Juliette St | Rockland
🛏 3 bedroom / 🛁 1.5 bath
💲 $499,900
🚗1 Garage, 1 Carport, 2 Driveway spaces

Features of the home:
🏠 All-brick 2+1 bungalow with a large yard, a garage plus a covered carport
☀️ Located within walking distance of downtown Rockland
🌳 Beautiful mature trees, private hedges, a relaxing spa and a large shed
🍞 Kitchen updated with additional pantry; living room has beautiful fireplace flanked by built-in shelving
👷‍♂️ Basement has been renovated to include a spacious rec room, an extra bedroom with walk-in closet & ensuite bathroom;
➕ Furnace, Air Conditioner, Roof & most windows have been replaced

For additional photos, 3D tour, floor plan and more information, you can send me a Direct Message, contact me using the information below or visit https://portal.onehome.com/en-CA/share/1041189n45710

Cell - Phone/Text: (613) 614-2789
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Very excited for my client Kim who has moved from the GTA to Ottawa to start a new job here!

She purchased this unit back in December when the real estate market was a little bit cooler. We had lots of options to choose from but she chose this wonderful condo in the heart of Hintonburg. As a foodie, she's going to be close to fantastic restaurants and having access to transit and beautiful greenspace will make getting to work a breeze and allow her to participate in all of Ottawa's wonderful activities!

Congratulations to my client The Balanced Practice for leasing this commercial office space in the centre of it all! They just got the keys and will be opening their first physical location after having worked remotely for the last 5+ years. You have a fantastic mission statement and it was a pleasure to help you find this space so that you can now help your patients in person going forward!

Congratulations to my wonderful clients on the sale of their townhome in Orleans and the purchase of their new home just a few minutes away from where we live!

Our kids go to school and daycare together and have all become little BFFs, so this was fun to help their family move into a more suitable space but also really neat because it means many more playdates in the future!

🚨 Just Listed 🚨

🏡 512 Recolte Private | Orleans
🛏 3 bedroom / 🛁 2.5 bath
💲 $559,900
🚗1 Garage, 1 Driveway

Features of the home:
🐾 Freehold 3-storey townhouse with a rear yard (a rarity in 3-storey towns) that has a beautiful wooden deck perfect for BBQing and entertaining, plus some space for your furry friends too
☀️ Open concept kitchen, dining room & living room with dark laminate flooring
🥗 Stylish kitchen has shaker-style cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, under-mount double sinks and a Juliet balcony overlooking a future-planned City of Ottawa park 🛝🌳
🚿 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, including a primary bedroom with wall-to-wall closets and an updated ensuite bathroom
➕ Beautiful shiplap feature wall with Napoleon fireplace & stylishly decorated throughout with premium finishes and neutral & designer accent paint colours

For additional photos, 3D tour, floor plan and more information, you can send me a Direct Message, contact me using the information below or visit https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/26406848/512-recolte-private-orleans-hillside-vista
Cell - Phone/Text: (613) 614-2789
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In 2023, amidst challenging economic times, the real estate landscape experienced significant financial strains. Mortgages saw soaring interest rates, causing substantial payment hikes, while credit card debt escalated and rent prices surged. Inflation soared, caused primarily by housing expenses and exorbitant food costs. Job losses loomed, casting a shadow of uncertainty.

The Bank of Canada maneuvered to try to curb inflation to a 2% target (still yet to be achieved), but for many, meeting even fundamental needs like food became an uphill battle. To alleviate this, seizing an opportunity during my annual pumpkin giveaway, we revived the Christmas hamper initiative for the third time in five years.

Pooling resources with friends and family, we raised $4,025.62, purchasing hampers to provide Christmas-themed meals and staples for 21 families.

Our evolving family traditions shaped the contents, including egg nog for the festive vibe, Christmas crackers for added joy and Lindor chocolates representing fond memories. Involving our children, Layton and Hannah actively participated, learning and contributing to this giving tradition.

Gratitude extends to numerous individuals whose donations and support made this initiative possible. Special acknowledgments are owed to those who contributed, helped shop for food, packed boxes, and aided in deliveries and notably, to my wife, Megan, who steadfastly supported this endeavor.

With hope for a more manageable economic landscape in 2024, let's aspire for declining inflation and interest rates, relieving the strain on struggling families. Basic necessities like food and shelter should not force agonizing choices upon anyone.

Wishing everyone a joyful, healthy, and prosperous 2024 and beyond!

Headed out for a few more wreath deliveries to my past clients. Thank you for your continued trust and support over the last decade plus.

🚨 JUST LISTED 🚨
📍 4-20 Charlevoix St | Beechwood Village | Ottawa
🛏 2 bed
🛁 1.5 bath

For additional photos, 3D tour, floor plan and more information, you can send me a Direct Message, contact me using the information below or visit https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/26307319/20-charlevoix-street-unit4-ottawa-beechwood-village

Cell - Phone/Text: (613) 614-2789
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🚨 JUST LISTED 🚨
📍 2111 Montreal Road, Unit 135 | Beacon Hill North | Ottawa
🛏 3 bed
🛁 2 bath
💲 488,000

For additional photos, 3D tour, floor plan and more information, you can send me a Direct Message, contact me using the information below or visit http://craig-dow.com/135-2111montreal.php

Cell - Phone/Text: (613)-614-2789
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🚨 JUST LISTED 🚨
📍 1408-515 St Laurent Blvd | The Highlands - Alexander Viscount Park | Ottawa
🛏 2 bed
🛁 1 bath
💲 279,900

For additional photos, 3D tour, floor plan and more information, you can send me a Direct Message, contact me using the information below or visit http://craig-dow.com/1408-515stlaurent.php

Cell - Phone/Text: (613)-614-2789
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For the first time in 12 years, I won't be doing my annual pumpkin delivery and carving competition. This saddens me because it was my first attempt at giving back to clients.

Turns out that pumpkins can be quite fickle. Many of them went rotten quite early in the season last year and I needed to try a different method of storage this year. Regrettably, I couldn't get the supply and packaging/storage from my supplier that was needed for as many pumpkins that I order every year.

Luckily, out of this will come some good. This year, I'll resume my Christmas Hamper program to help those in the community who are needing a little pick me up for their Christmas dinner. Any funds I would have spent on the pumpkins will be put towards those boxes of food.

Thanks to everyone for participating over the more than a decade I've been doing this. Happy Halloween 🎃

Congratulations to my clients on selling their first home! They bought it more than a decade ago and renovated nearly every part of it.

Fun fact - the house has a basement suite in it and it was there that Megan and I were able to call our first home together. A little bittersweet to help them move on from it but so fun to be a part of their move.

Thinking of buying a home in Ottawa? Check out this centrally located spacious 3-bed bungalow with an income producing in-law suite to help offset mortgage payment.

✅ Nearly 3000 sq ft of living space between both units
☑️ 3 bed + den, 2.5 bath main unit
✅ 1 bed, 1 bath basement in-law suite with separate entrance
☑️ Separate outdoor spaces in private yard
✅ Centrally located close to Hwy 417 and minutes to Westboro, greenspace, dog park, schools, etc.
☑️ Turnkey: Updated kitchen, bathrooms, windows, doors, roof, furnace, A/C, etc. Just move in and enjoy

More information:
http://craig-dow.com/1347coldrey.php

Craig Dow, Ottawa Realtor #613Homes updated their info in the about section.

🚨 JUST LISTED 🚨
📍 1347 Coldrey Ave | Carlington | Ottawa
🏘 Detached Bungalow with In-Law Suite
💲 825,000

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🛏 3 bed
🛁 2.5 bath

➕

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🛏 1 bed
🛁 1 bath

Welcome to 1347 Coldrey Ave! This all-brick bungalow offers spaciousness, an in-law suite, a 1-car garage, and parking for 5 vehicles on a 50' x 137' lot with R3 zoning. Minutes from Westboro, Highway 417, and the Experimental Farm, this property offers flexibility to live in one unit, rent both or create a large single-family home in a fantastic central location.

For additional photos, 3D tour, floor plan and more information, you can send me a Direct Message, contact me using the information below or visit https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/26056255/1347-coldrey-avenue-ottawa-carlington
Cell - Phone/Text: (613)-614-2789
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What a beautiful property in the West end of Ottawa along the Ottawa River. Congratulations to my client on purchasing this waterfront cottage. I can't wait to see how you transform it.

🚨 JUST LISTED 🚨
📍 255 Gershwin Private | Westcliffe Estate, Bells Corners | Ottawa
🛏 2 bed
🛁 1.5 bath
💲 499,900

For additional photos, 3D tour, floor plan and more information, you can send me a Direct Message, contact me using the information below or visit shorturl.at/gpuD5
Cell - Phone/Text: (613)-614-2789
[email protected]

Thanks to everyone for their participation in the pumpkin contest. We had a great turnout. With that said, drumroll please... the winners are:

1) Best carved pumpkin goes to: Jessica Rosa who wins a $100 gift card for her carving of an intricate spooky skeleton;
2) Random carved pumpkin goes to: Ery Hay who wins a $50 gift card; and
3) Most likes for a pumpkin goes to: Krissy Bell (Murphy) and Bobby Bell who had the most likes of any pumpkin and who wins a $50 gift card.

I'll be reaching out to you shortly to make the arrangements.

And that's all she wrote! This year's pumpkin contest is over and the winners will be announced soon. Thanks to everyone who entered the contest.

Only 8 hours left to get your pumpkin entered into this year's contest for a chance to win:

1a) $100 gift card to the winner of the best carved pumpkin. This is not a random winner this year, but one based on creativity; or
1b) Anyone who carves a pumpkin but doesn't win the best carved prize, will be entered into a random draw for a $50 gift card;
2) The person whose Facebook post garners the most likes will also win a $50 gift card.

Don't forget to like the page, tag Craig Dow, Ottawa Realtor and use these hashtags:


The contest closes at 11:59pm tonight!

The time has flown by. I've loved seeing all of the pumpkin entries so far! But now, there's only 24 hours left to enter the contest to win:

1a) $100 gift card to the winner of the best carved pumpkin. This is not a random winner this year, but one based on creativity; or
1b) Anyone who carves a pumpkin but doesn't win the best carved prize, will be entered into a random draw for a $50 gift card;
2) The person whose Facebook post garners the most likes will also win a $50 gift card.

Don't forget to like the page, tag Craig Dow, Ottawa Realtor and use these hashtags:


The contest closes at 11:59pm on Halloween night.

There are officially 10 days left in the pumpkin carving contest!

Just like last year's contest, there will be three ways to enter the contest:

1a) $100 gift card to the winner of the best carved pumpkin. This is not a random winner this year, but one based on creativity; or
1b) Anyone who carves a pumpkin but doesn't win the best carved prize, will be entered into a random draw for a $50 gift card;

2) The person whose Facebook post garners the most likes will also win a $50 gift card.

🎃🚨 CONTEST ALERT🚨🎃
The pumpkins have arrived and have started going out for delivery. A few days later than normal but better late than never!

This means that it's time to announce the details of this year's Pumping Carving Contest.

This is one of my favourite contests of the year, so please consider entering!

Just like last year's contest, there will be three ways to enter the contest:
1a) $100 gift card to the winner of the best carved pumpkin. This is not a random winner this year, but one based on creativity; or
1b) Anyone who carves a pumpkin but doesn't win the best carved prize, will be entered into a random draw for a $50 gift card;
3) The person whose Facebook post garners the most likes will also win a $50 gift card.

Please see the image below for the terms of the contest.

🚨 JUST LISTED 🚨
📍 1534 Lassiter Terrace | Beacon Hill North | Ottawa
🛏 3 bed
🛁 1.5 bath
💲 424,900

Welcome to 1534 Lassiter Terr, located in beautiful Beacon Hill North and backing onto over 20 acres of greenspace that is Ski Hill Park, offering mature trees and added privacy.

This is a 3 bed, 1.5 bath townhouse located in a well managed condo with low fees that include water, snow removal, landscaping & a heated outdoor swimming pool.

Inside, you’ll find a main floor bathroom & one of the three bedrooms, perfect for a main floor office. The kitchen has been renovated w/ two-tone cabinets, granite countertops, trendy backsplash, farmhouse sink, undermount lighting & a large pantry.

The home has laminate flooring and new carpeting throughout & has been freshly painted. Upstairs is the large primary bedroom with a spacious closet as well as the third bedroom & a renovated bathroom with updated vanity, wall unit, tub surround & tile floor.

The basement has a rec room & a bonus flex space currently being used as an office. The fenced-in back yard has a new deck and room for two gardens.

For photos, 3D tour, video, floor plan and more information, you can send me a Direct Message, contact me using the information below or visit www.1534Lassiter.com

Cell - Phone/Text: (613)-614-2789
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🚨 JUST LISTED 🚨
📍 B-174 St Malo Pl | Embrun
🛏 1 bed
🛁 1 bath
💲 1,250/month

Luxurious 1 bedroom, featuring an open concept layout, tile and laminate flooring throughout, radiant floor heating, stainless steel appliances (fridge, stove, dishwasher, and microwave), convenient in-unit laundry with washer/dryer, air conditioning, walk-in closet, full-size windows facing south-west, one outdoor parking space, private outdoor living space including a 10 X 12 patio, and superior soundproofing construction between units.

Located in close proximity to shopping, restaurants, schools, recreation centre, public library and other amenities. Easy access to the 417, and only a 30min drive to downtown Ottawa!

No smoking, pets under 20 lbs may be negotiable.

Credit check and references required. First and last month’s rent required upon lease signing.

Room Dimensions:
Living Room: 13'0" X 12'3",
Kitchen: 7'6"X 12'1",
Bathroom: 10'2" X 8'10"
Bedroom: 9'7"X 10'0",
Walk-in closet: 6'0" X 4'7"

Call, text or e-mail to schedule a viewing today!

Cell - Phone/Text: (613)-614-2789
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