Stories & Insights

Welcome to Stories & Insights! As a Real Estate Advisor with Engel & Völkers Ottawa, I love sharing more than just market expertise. Here, you’ll find my latest media features, interesting real estate insights, and even a few personal favorites—like interior design tips and scrumptious recipes. Whether you’re looking for industry knowledge or a little inspiration for your home and lifestyle, this is where I share it all.

IN THE NEWS

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Media exec Caroline Andrews joins Engel & Völkers Ottawa

Caroline Andrews is one of the most well-known figures in Canadian media. Her distinguished career has included publishing some of the country’s most iconic magazine brands, from Style At Home to The Hockey News. But now, Andrews is turning her attention to Ottawa’s hottest industry: Real estate.

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Three ways to make your home stand out in a competitive market

The spring real estate market is one of the most anticipated times of year in our industry. While this is typically the ideal time to sell your home, there is also more listing inventory, making it important for your property to stand out. 

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Three reasons your home value is still on the rise

Ottawa, once known as a “sleepy” city with a slow real estate market, has seen unprecedented growth over the past two years. While you might wonder if the rapid rise in home prices means the value of your home has now peaked, you could be surprised to learn that the statistics show otherwise.

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Dreaming of Home

Caroline Andrews grew up in Ottawa and started her career in the nation’s capital where she realized her dreams in the print-media business as publisher of the Ottawa Business Journal and founding publisher of Ottawa At Home magazine. “I thought at the time I was living my dream—it was fantastic!” says the vibrant woman who would go on to fulfill even bigger dreams and greater accomplishments. 

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Print & Passion

Michael Curran is best known around town as the Ottawa Business Journal publisher. Still, that title doesn’t even describe the depth of work he has undertaken for the city's local business community and print media.

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Dream Job

My experience as a Publisher of The Hockey News is an experience I will never forget.