Ottawa Real Estate Board News Release – June 2015 Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,926 residential properties in May through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® system, compared with 1,789 in May 2014, an increase of 7.7 per cent. The five-year average for May sales is 1,812. “The Ottawa housing market continued its […]
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Busy spring season arrives amidst March snow banks
Ottawa Real Estate Board News Release – April 2015 Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,208 residential properties in March through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® system, compared with 1,184 in March 2014, an increase of two per cent. The five-year average for March sales is 1,236. “Sales increased month over month, with […]
What you need to know about CO alarm legislation
Ontario took another step to keep families and homes in Ontario safe by making carbon monoxide alarms mandatory in all residential homes. The new regulation, which came into effect October 15, 2014, updated Ontario’s Fire Code following the passage of Bill 77 in 2013. Carbon monoxide detectors are now required near all sleeping areas in […]
November sales up slightly over last year
Ottawa Real Estate Board News Release – December 2014 Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 893 residential properties in November through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® system, compared with 888 in November 2013, an increase of 0.6 per cent. The five-year average for November sales is 935. “Sales have been remarkably similar to […]
The Slater Arrives on Ottawa’s Downtown Condo Scene
Ottawa’s growth has been a hot topic lately, from the newly unveiled redevelopment site at Lansdowne Park, to discussions on the table for a revitalized Lebreton Flats, to the impact of Ottawa’s LRT on some of the city’s most popular suburban districts. Amidst the continuous growth we’ve seen across Ottawa recently, several new condo developments […]
Latest Report: Ottawa Housing Market Expected to Remain Stable
The local real estate market will mostly remain stable for the rest of 2014, and will likely see a rebound in early 2015. That’s the conclusion of the latest report by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., a real estate watchdog group. This is interesting news and definitely relevant to anyone who is considering buying or selling […]
Save Water This Summer
With the temperatures warming up, it’s a good time to start planting a garden and keeping up with your landscaping. But a nice green lawn often means that your water bill will start to increase. To keep these costs down, take a look at the following tips to save water around your Ottawa home. Save […]
How To Spot Signs of Termites (And How To Keep Them Out)
While not always a frequent problem, termite damage can be a very expensive headache for Ottawa home owners. If you’ve noticed a large number of winged, ant-like insects around your home, there’s a good chance you have a termite problem. If you suspect an infestation, there are a few things you can do to determine […]
Spring Is Here: Is Your Ottawa Home Ready to Sell?
Trying to get your Ottawa home ready to sell can be stressful, which is why last October, we gave our favourite tips on how to get the outside of your house prepared. With spring moving in, we’re back again to give you more tips on making the inside attractive to home buyers. The Clean Up No […]
Preparing The Outside of Your Ottawa Home
If you’re trying to sell your Ottawa home, it can be a very stressful time. To attract home buyers to your property, here are a few affordable tips you can follow to make the exterior of your home more attractive. A Fresh Coat of Paint Sometimes all you need to do is add a little […]