Just like any city, Ottawa has retirement housing for the elderly, but not until recently was the necessity to build an affordable community addressed. Bruyere Continuing Care and Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Care Centre are joining forces to develop a $60-million project that would serve as a “senior’s village” in Orleans. The 27-acre area, […]
MoneySense Magazine came out with its annual list of “Best Places to Live in Canada.” The issue declared that Ottawa was the second best place to live, slipping from its number one spot in 2008. No worries for the thriving city though, it still has some of the most desirable living conditions in Canada. The […]
If you are keeping track of the Ottawa housing market, you will know that low interest rates and a decrease in home prices fuelled sales throughout the city and the country. But when will prices begin stabilizing? According to the ReMax Bricks and Mortar Report, “the bounce-back that began in early spring has made this […]
The constant controversy and opposition surrounding the redevelopment of the Lansdowne Park area is continuing to hit obstacles and is failing to gain the approval of Ottawa citizens. Residents are worried that the plans for the project have not been represented factually, and the proposal always seems to change. Initially, the Lansdowne Mall section of […]
Perhaps the stereotype that men tend not to “think things over” is just that… a stereotype. According to a survey by Coldwell Banker Real Estate, men took longer than women in deciding if a particular home was right for them. The survey states that 70 percent of women had their mind made up the same […]
The Ottawa suburb of Barrhaven has been growing quickly and steadily for the past several years, most noticeably since 2007, when the population was around 52,000. The city’s current population has swelled to around 131,000 and stands to increase by another 50,000 in the next ten years. Now that the 4,000-plus RCMP employees will begin […]
Savvy home buyers always hit the Internet first before they make calls to real estate agents. With all the information available on the Web, doing neighbourhood research, price comparisons and photo tours have become the norm for 84 percent of people who are house hunting. So, how can Google’s new application, Google Wave, change all […]
Looking for a new home is seldom stress-free. Canadians have their work cut out for them whether they are moving to another city or another province. So, imagine the seemingly insurmountable task of moving to Canada from a foreign country. Finding a suitable area to call home is one thing, but communicating and adhering to […]
The redevelopment of Lansdowne Park in Ottawa’s Glebe neighborhood has been facing a certain amount of resistance. The park, which was tapped for redevelopment in 2007 after cracks were discovered in the stands at Frank Clair Stadium, has been the topic of debate at Ottawa city council meetings since last October. But with a project […]
As living “green” continues to gain popularity, more affordable choices of sustainable housing are beginning to enter the market. One such development is the new project from Minto Communities. Stonefield Flats aims to be Canada’s largest Leadership and Energy Environmental Design (LEED) multi-family compound. The series of 10 buildings, housing 16 condos each, are being […]
