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My Kanata peeps (and every other theatre enthusiast!) 🎭Seven short plays will be performed at the annual 10 Minute Play ...
06/17/2026

My Kanata peeps (and every other theatre enthusiast!) 🎭

Seven short plays will be performed at the annual 10 Minute Play Festival which runs from July 23 to 26, 2026. The plays are performed back to back, and offer a mix of comedy and drama.

Hope to see you at this year's festival! For ticket info, visit Kanata Theatre's website: https://kanatatheatre.ca/

For years, my daughters have seen the behind-the-scenes side of real estate. The phone calls during dinner, the last-min...
06/15/2026

For years, my daughters have seen the behind-the-scenes side of real estate. The phone calls during dinner, the last-minute showings, the negotiations, the stress, the excitement, the paperwork spread across the kitchen table… all of it.

But recently, we had a conversation where I realized that even after 20 years “in the thick of it,” they never fully understood what being a REALTOR® really means.

It’s not just selling houses.
It’s guiding people through some of the biggest decisions, changes, and emotional moments of their lives. It’s calming fears, solving problems no one sees, advocating fiercely behind the scenes, and carrying the weight of people’s timelines, finances, and dreams.

It’s celebrating with first-time buyers, supporting families through difficult transitions, and sometimes being the steady voice people need when things feel overwhelming.

This career has asked a lot of our family over the years, and my girls have grown up watching that firsthand. Having them finally see the “why” behind the busy moments meant more to me than they probably realize.

Real estate has never just been a job to me. it’s been about people, trust, and showing up when it matters most. ❤️

Keep things simple when buying a home. It's so easy to get excited once you've signed on the dotted line...but this is a...
06/12/2026

Keep things simple when buying a home.
It's so easy to get excited once you've signed on the dotted line...but this is actually when you need to be the most careful.
Between accepted offer and closing day, your financial picture matters more than ever.
-Taking new debt before closing
-Adding big ticket items to their credit cards
-Buying a car
Lenders do recheck and surprises can delay or even derail a deal.
The best move? Keep everything simple until keys are in hand.

I think about this a lot as a mom of two girls and will owning a home one day feel possible for them?I came across an ar...
06/10/2026

I think about this a lot as a mom of two girls and will owning a home one day feel possible for them?

I came across an article from Realtor.com that really stuck with me: it appears more and more children are receiving help from their parents (sometimes using their own home equity) so that they can get into the market earlier.

Here's why it matters:

- Buying earlier can increase net worth by over 22% by age 50
- Homeownership builds wealth in ways renting simply doesn't (forced savings, equity, stability)
-Today's reality? Many first-time home buyers can't get there without some kind of family support.

It made me pause.... not because every parent should do this but because it highlights how much the landscape to home ownership has changed. For our kids, it may not just be about saving harder.

As a real estate broker (and a mom), I see this shift every day. If you're thinking about your kids' future in real estate, I'm always happy to be a resource :)

🏡 3 Key Steps to Buying a Home in Today's Market1. Know your budget before you shop.2. Be ready to act quickly.3. Work w...
06/08/2026

🏡 3 Key Steps to Buying a Home in Today's Market

1. Know your budget before you shop.
2. Be ready to act quickly.
3. Work with "The Girls"

Buying a home in today's market doesn't have to feel overwhelming. With the right strategy, preparation and trusted professionals, you can move confidently.

Whether you're buying your first home, upgrading, investing or downsizing, The Girls are here to help guide you through the process from start to finish.

📲 Questions about real estate in Ottawa today? DM anytime.

Sunday morning and coffee in hand.There's something special about weekend mornings spent guiding soon-to-be registrants ...
06/07/2026

Sunday morning and coffee in hand.
There's something special about weekend mornings spent guiding soon-to-be registrants through what real estate ACTUALLY looks like. No fluff...just real conversations, real scenarios and real growth.
Helping the next wave of registrants make sense of the real estate world: one question, one scenario, one "aha" moment at a time.

Most buyers have a "to do" list when they close on a home, but life usually has a way of getting in the way. That's why ...
06/05/2026

Most buyers have a "to do" list when they close on a home, but life usually has a way of getting in the way. That's why I always ask: Can you live with it as it is now?
because more often than not, those big plans stay as plans.

These clients (with the help of family and friends) are part of the rare 1% who actually follow through before the moving boxes are even unpacked. They spent the winter on the inside and the spring on the outside, and the result is breathtaking.

So proud to have helped them find this gem. đź’Ž

Choosing the right home is important...but choosing the right neighbourhood? That's what truly shapes your day to day li...
06/03/2026

Choosing the right home is important...but choosing the right neighbourhood? That's what truly shapes your day to day life.

Here are 3 Key Things to Consider:

1. Cost of Living: It's more than just the purchase price. Property taxes, utilities and insurance can impact your monthly budget more than you think.

2. Commute and Social Life: How much time will you spend getting to work, school and activities? Think restaurants, community vibe and proximity to family and friends.

3.Long Term Goals: Are you planning to grow your family? Invest? The neighbourhood you choose now should support not just your life today but where you are heading next.

The truth? Sometimes you can find the "perfect house"...but if these 3 key pieces don't align, it can still fall short.

This is where we shine. We know Ottawa inside and out, and we help you see the full picture.

Some moments remind you exactly why you do what you do.Standing in line for the Ferris wheel with my daughter and her fr...
06/01/2026

Some moments remind you exactly why you do what you do.

Standing in line for the Ferris wheel with my daughter and her friend (who we visited as she rarely gets to see her now that they’ve moved away) when my phone rang. An offer had just come in, timelines were tight, and I knew my seller was anxiously waiting on the other end.

So, I stepped out of line.

While the girls headed off to enjoy the ride, I stayed grounded... literally! working through the details, answering questions, easing concerns, and ultimately putting a smile on my seller’s face.

Some people might call that “missing out,” but honestly, it felt like exactly where I was supposed to be.

Because real estate isn’t just about houses. It’s about people, trust, timing, and showing up when it matters most. And meanwhile, my daughter still got to make memories with a friend she misses dearly.

A pretty good reminder that sometimes the best view isn’t always from the top of the Ferris wheel. 🎡

The Ottawa BubbleIt's a term people hear all the time but it's often misunderstood.From the outside, it can sound like O...
05/29/2026

The Ottawa Bubble
It's a term people hear all the time but it's often misunderstood.

From the outside, it can sound like Ottawa is just one uniform market, one set of rules but anyone working in real estate knows that couldn't be further from the truth.

The "Ottawa Bubble" is really shorthand for a collection of very different communities, each with its own pricing trends, buyer demand, school districts, commute realities and lifestyle choices. What happens in one pocket of the city doesn't always reflect what's happening just 15-20 minutes away.

And that's where the nuance matters. Whether it's urban condos downtown, family homes in established areas or newer developments on the outskirts, Ottawa isn't one market- it's many micro-markets moving at different speeds.

Understanding that difference is what helps buyers avoid overpaying & sellers positioning correctly in this "Ottawa Bubble".

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