{"id":153,"date":"2016-02-02T09:21:52","date_gmt":"2016-02-02T09:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kovardesigns.com\/pcdrealty\/?page_id=153"},"modified":"2025-12-29T16:18:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T16:18:53","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kovardesigns.com\/pcdrealty\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1606924746757{background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;margin_bottom_xlarge&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<h2 class=\"sc_title sc_title_regular margin_bottom_xmedium\"><strong>Welcome to PCD Realty Group.<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"sc_section margin_bottom_xmedium\" style=\"font-size:1.286em; line-height:1.667em; font-weight:100; \"><div class=\"sc_section_inner\">[vc_column_text]There has been and still is a serious shortage of housing in the Ottawa area.\u00a0 We took the opportunity to invest in a different way \u2013 adding value by redesigning existing housing and developing new multi-unit housing to accommodate more people.<\/p>\n<h4>Our Business Model<\/h4>\n<p>We are applying the City of Ottawa infill strategy to convert single family homes into multi unit homes or developing new multi level units from the ground up, resulting in more luxury rental opportunities for groups \u2013 i.e. serious students and young professionals.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]We select homes that are located <u>in good neighbourhoods<\/u> and are close to public transit, universities, colleges, and all amenities<\/p>\n<p>Our designs include <u>high-end modern finishes<\/u>.\u00a0 All major appliances are included.\u00a0 For our student rentals the common spaces and bedrooms are furnished, and utilities are included.<\/p>\n<p>As owners, your landlords take pride in each unit and are dedicated to ensuring you are comfortable and everything is up and running smoothly.\u00a0 <u>We are here to help<\/u>.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><div class=\"columns_wrap sc_columns columns_nofluid sc_columns_count_2 margin_bottom_medium\"><div class=\"column-1_2 sc_column_item sc_column_item_1 odd first\"><ul class=\"sc_list sc_list_style_iconed\" style=\"color:#999ca9;\"><li class=\"sc_list_item odd first\"><span class=\"sc_list_icon icon-stop\" style=\"color:#ef595a;\"><\/span>[vc_column_text]All renovations are permitted and inspected[\/vc_column_text]<\/li><li class=\"sc_list_item even\"><span class=\"sc_list_icon icon-stop\" style=\"color:#ef595a;\"><\/span>[vc_column_text]Quiet and safe residential neighbourhoods[\/vc_column_text]<\/li><li class=\"sc_list_item odd\"><span class=\"sc_list_icon icon-stop\" style=\"color:#ef595a;\"><\/span>[vc_column_text]Linked smoke\/carbon monoxide detectors in all units[\/vc_column_text]<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"column-1_2 sc_column_item sc_column_item_2 even\"><ul class=\"sc_list sc_list_style_iconed\" style=\"color:#999ca9;\"><li class=\"sc_list_item odd first\"><span class=\"sc_list_icon icon-stop\" style=\"color:#ef595a;\"><\/span>[vc_column_text]Fire extinguishers in all units[\/vc_column_text]<\/li><li class=\"sc_list_item even\"><span class=\"sc_list_icon icon-stop\" style=\"color:#ef595a;\"><\/span>[vc_column_text]Close to bus routes, colleges &amp; universities, and all amenities[\/vc_column_text]<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"sc_title sc_title_regular margin_bottom_xmedium\"><strong>WELCOME HOME!<\/strong><\/h2>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1508&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1977&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1976&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=&#8221;team&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1611078075596{margin-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>MEET THE TEAM<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1961&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Philip Derick<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Founder<\/strong><br \/>\n1 (613) 314-1387<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:phil@pcdrealty.ca\">phil@pcdrealty.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p>After completing 2 years of Business and Marketing I found that my interests definitely were elsewhere.\u00a0 I changed direction completely and graduated 2<sup>nd<\/sup> in my class with a Construction Engineering Technician Diploma and a Civil Engineering Technologist Diploma \u2013 both with honours. I then followed my love of construction into major renovation projects.\u00a0 This lead me naturally to developing investment properties and the rental market.\u00a0 My few years in a business program has paid off too, so that wasn\u2019t wasted.<\/p>\n<p>Because of my experience in real estate, I have now obtained both my realtor and mortgage agent licences.<\/p>\n<p>Hands on construction, renovation and repairs is what I love.\u00a0 Now that I am involved in property development and management, I feel lucky that I am pursuing something that I love with family.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1963&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Catherine Derick<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Co-Founder<\/strong><br \/>\n1 (613) 825-8713<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:cathie@pcdrealty.ca\">cathie@pcdrealty.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p>After 37 years in various management positions in banking, I retired and soon after started my second career with my son Philip.\u00a0 My background in banking, mortgage lending, accounting, legal documentation and working with real estate agents and lawyers is a definite asset in Investment Property Development and Rental Property Management.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout my career one of the most rewarding things was helping people buy their first home.\u00a0 I am still doing this by providing beautiful and comfortable accommodation for young professionals and students while they are working hard to start their lives[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1962&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Timiwa Bouchouar<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Property Manager<\/strong><br \/>\n1 (613) 316-3178<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:timiwa@pcdrealty.ca\">timiwa@pcdrealty.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p>I am an investment property owner in the Ottawa area, and have been helping manage and grow the family business.\u00a0 I started working at the age of 16, and was able to gain valuable experience in a pharmacy setting as well as a hearing aid setting. These very different positions have helped me develop strong organizational skills, excellence in customer service, and a strong work ethic.\u00a0 I use these skills every day in the business.<\/p>\n<p>As a former Carleton University student and young working professional, I know how vital these early years are and how much stress is involved.\u00a0 My goal with PCD Rentals is to try to make your transition as easy as possible by starting you out with a healthy and stable environment.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1606924666049{background-image: url(http:\/\/kovardesigns.com\/pcdrealty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/testimonial-1.png?id=1181) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<!-- #TRX_GAP_START# -->[vc_column_text]<div id=\"sc_testimonials_1660630739\" class=\"sc_testimonials sc_testimonials_style_testimonials-2  sc_slider_swiper swiper-slider-container sc_slider_pagination sc_slider_pagination_bottom sc_slider_nocontrols sc_slider_height_auto scheme_dark \" data-interval=\"9203\" data-slides-min-width=\"250\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"slides swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-style=\"width:100%;\" style=\"width:100%;\">\t\t\t<div id=\"sc_testimonials_1660630739_1\" class=\"sc_testimonial_item\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_testimonial_content\"><p>I rented a basement apartment for 2 \u00bd years in your first house! It was a great place. You are great<br \/>\nlandlords and I appreciated that you were always there to help.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_testimonial_author\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"sc_testimonial_author_name\">Jack<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-style=\"width:100%;\" style=\"width:100%;\">\t\t\t<div id=\"sc_testimonials_1660630739_2\" class=\"sc_testimonial_item\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_testimonial_content\"><p>Great landlords who are responsive to tenant concerns and all around great people \u2013 even to hang around with. Property looks awesome and is comfortable with nice kitchen and appliances.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_testimonial_author\"><span class=\"sc_testimonial_author_name\">Karl Kurniawan<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-style=\"width:100%;\" style=\"width:100%;\">\t\t\t<div id=\"sc_testimonials_1660630739_3\" class=\"sc_testimonial_item\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_testimonial_content\"><p>I can definitely say that Phil &amp; Cathie are amazing landlords who listen to our concerns. 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