Louise Sproule,
sales representative

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I love real estate. And I love to write and take photos. Come along with me on my real estate journey around Eastern Ontario. I will be sharing my thoughts and ideas here. And look for a few best-kept secrets, too!

Something old, something new

Something old, something new

This isn't about weddings. It's about roots that run deep, things that change, and things that never change. I have always been introspective about life in general. But these days, I find myself thinking about where I fit in to this community and here is fair warning:...

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And still, we smile

And still, we smile

Looking around the room, I noted that for the most part, this was an older crowd. Gathered at the Robertson-Clark building in Dallkeith on October 26, we were here to say goodbye to the late Frances Fraser. This was one of those informal memorial gatherings, where,...

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Why storage is so important

Why storage is so important

When I drive past large signs that say 'Self Storage,' I imagine rolling up the sliding doors of a storage unit to find people standing there, in self-storage. Maybe the sign should say DIY storage, because surely no one is storing themselves inside storage units....

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Has it been that long?

Has it been that long?

When I gave input to the designers for this website, I wanted a space for thinking. And writing. A career in the newspaper world meant that writing has been a part of my life for more than three decades. Writing was such a big part of who I am that I figured I had...

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The ‘real’ part of real estate

The ‘real’ part of real estate

The homeowners look at me and say, "We would like to get (insert dollar amount here) for our house." This comment may come after the homeowners have looked at a report containing recent comparable sales in the community. The prices suggested have left the homeowners a...

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Vankleek Hill A COMMUNITY SNAPSHOTVankleek Hill is located in Champlain Township and is known for its heritage buildings, vibrant Main Street and ongoing events. With a current population of 1,800, Vankleek Hill will be experiencing new residential growth in  the next...

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The stuff our lives are made of

The stuff our lives are made of

You can pretty much walk through someone's home and get to know them. As I help people who are planning to move, what we keep is a big topic of discussion. So is the stuff we say we don't want to keep, but somehow, we hold onto those things. I bet you have visited...

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Are you ready to sell? Advice from the experts

Are you ready to sell? Advice from the experts

When homeowners are considering selling, they often ask a realtor to stop in and see what needs to be done. Here are some considerations for homeowners thinking of selling. ONE: You have heard this one before. Prepare to remove personal items, like photos. It might...

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