Recent Blog Posts by Ian McNeely

Interesting Globe and Mail Article for Home Buyers! Reality Check

Check out this great article... http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/personal-finance/mortgages/a-reality-test-for-would-be-home-buyers/article2404302/

Fantastic Home Maintenace Checklist from CMHC

Take a look at this link...Its put out by CMHC on a regular basis...If you would be interested in receiving more on a regular basis feel free to email me with your desire to do so. http://www.cmhc.ca/en/co/maho/gemare/gemare_003.cfm?WT.mc_id=BMKT1204C_ART1En#Spring

Change in the Air

Great Citizen article about Carleton Place building activity and positive look to the future. http://www.ottawacitizen.com/story_print.html?id=6061535&sponsor=  

Selling a Home . Realtor vs Going it Alone (Taken from the CREA website)

Selling A Home In today's market, many homeowners have considered "going it alone" and selling their homes without the help of a REALTOR® to "save the commission." However, once they realize how complex and intimidating a real estate transaction can be, many people reconsider and enlist the services of a REALTOR®. There are more than 145 steps to complete a real estate transaction. ...

8 Habits of Highly Productive People

By Alexandra Gekas | Woman's Day – Wed, 23 Nov, 2011 10:56 AM EST While your co-workers start every day enjoying a cup of coffee together in the break room, you're barely able to find time to call your doctor. While they're taking lunches, you're rushing through another meal at your desk. Sound familiar? Here's the good news: This apparent discrepancy may not mean you've got a bigger workload ...

Trying to Set a Budget ??

Here's a handy tool useful in determining where your money is going.. http://www.financialpost.com/personal-finance/calculators/home-budget/index.html

Ill Health and Your Mortgage

  Interesting article about Ill Health and your mortgage. http://www.financialpost.com/personal-finance/mortgages/health+stand+home/4569683/story.html

Interesting Rentals in Carleton Place

#1 Peacful location in Carleton Place. 3 Bedroom home on an acre or so. Across the street from Mississippi River. Boat launch and walking paths right outside your door. Huge country kitchen. All rooms spacious. 1200.00 plus Hydro. #2 Carleton Place, Two bedroom Condo. End Unit with fireplace. Freshly painted, new flooring, 5 appliances. one parking spot. 1 1/2 baths. Walk in Closet in Master. #3 ...

Introduction

Welcome to Century 21 Explorer Real Estate Inc. Brokerage Hi there, welcome  and thanks for stopping by! I am dedicated to meeting all of your real estate needs in Ottawa, the Ottawa Valley, and Carleton Place. I consider this job a privilidge and have treated it that way for 8 years. Whether you're buying, selling, or just gathering information, I am committed to delivering superior customer ...