Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,166 residential properties in March through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® system, compared with 1,200 in March 2015, a decrease of 2.8 per cent. The five-year average for March sales is 1,220. “We are definitely seeing a resale market increase from the previous month, with 256 more […]
Meat in the Middle – Best Smoked Meat
Where is the best smoked meat spot in the city you may ask… Well Meat in the Middle is definitely your answer! This sandwich and Bbq shoppe is located on the corner of Bank and McLaren st and serves the most succulent melt in your mouth smoked meat sandwiches! Walking into this well placed little […]
Lunchtime Quickie – The Fuel Bar
Make Full Bar with Fuel The Fuel Bar shows itself as an ideal place to pick-up local meals that are fresh and organic and perfect for breakfast and lunch. Open Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Fuel Bar ensures you receive all the nutrients to help you maintain a steady energy level […]
New Beckta – Same cuisine – Unforgettable memories
It would be very surprising to meet someone from Ottawa, who has never heard of the restaurant Beckta. Steve Beckta, a native of the city, was able to climb the ladder in the culinary world, and today can be recognized as the owner of the most famous restaurants in Ottawa or even, Canada. Previously located […]
Extra day in leap year causes jump in sales for February
Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 911 residential properties in February through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® system, compared with 850 in February 2015, an increase of 7.2 per cent. The five-year average for February sales is 908. “Although the weather was very unpredictable this month, with many highs and lows and several […]
Lunchtime Quickie – El Camino
The El Camino restaurant is best known for its great contemporary Mexican food. This is a good place to meet friends and try all the tequila-based cocktails and tapas that are found in this place with a great atmosphere. On the other hand, during the weekdays, they have a taco window. YES A TACO WINDOW! […]
The Most Exclusive Apartment Available in Ottawa!
The Merit, a real estate building built by Charlesfort can easily be characterized as the most exclusive condo in the city. Easily recognizable from several places in the downtown core, its art-deco architecture is very similar to those of the buildings of the major US cities like Philadelphia or Chicago. Built in 2014, it is located off Elgin […]
Ottawa resale market eases off with cooler January weather
Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 601 residential properties in January through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® system, compared with 626 in January 2015, a decrease of four per cent. The five-year average for January sales is 618. “The market momentum gained from the warmer weather in the latter part of 2015 has […]
Record-breaking December, contributes to a strong 2015
Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 703 residential properties in December through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 638 in December 2014, an increase of 10.2 per cent. The five-year average for December sales is 653. The total number of residential and condo units sold through the Board’s MLS® System throughout […]
Mild weather and post-election enthusiasm spurs on homebuyers
Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 990 residential properties in November through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 891 in November 2014, an increase of 11.1 per cent. The five-year average for November sales is 944. “Mild temperatures in November, combined with increased activity post-election, were key factors in the Ottawa […]