Housing sales in Ottawa increased 24.7 percent in October, solidifying the market’s status after the turbulence of last year’s economic situation. This shows in the 13.6 percent jump in home prices over last year, bringing the average sale price to $318,655. Condominiums had the most demand, followed by bungalows and two-storey single-family homes, with 1,202 […]
Canada is a popular place for relocation with over a million immigrants coming to settle here over the past decade. Luckily, Canada has wonderful programs to help new residents get started in their new home, such as ScotiaBank’s StartRight Program. OttawaMove has put together some information on different types of houses found in Canada, as […]
EcoCite, the developer responsible for the Bank Street condos that were never finished, is now the subject of an investigation by the Tarion Warranty Corp., a company that oversees Ontario’s Home Warranties Act. The condos, which are located across the street from Lansdowne Park, were not completed due to the developer’s major financial troubles. In […]
Many people that purchase condominiums like the lifestyle that it provides, versus buying a house. However, there is more than meets the eye with condo ownership. What are you really buying into when purchasing a condo? Bonnie Wegerich, president of the Calgary Real Estate Board says, “Purchasing this convenient condo lifestyle can be an inconvenient […]
As more people opt out of hosting open house functions, those that do have only one chance to get it right. Open houses have a reputation for being outdated and usually have a hard time translating to sales, but they are still a great way for a large number of people to experience a property, […]
Kemptville, a small town about 55km south of Ottawa, will be the new home to 136 condos built by the non-for-profit Options for Homes. The Toronto-based company plans to keep to its mission to sell standard homes at cost to those with low household incomes. The low-rise building project plans to construct the condos within […]
A new trend hitting new Ottawa-area homes is the “curve.” Curved walls, barrelled ceilings, and curved doors are among the new accents that home builders are using to fuel interest in their houses and floorplans. “We’re very happy with the way the curved-wall features turned out,” says Bill Land, owner of Edmonton-based Land-Kor Homes. They […]
Starting December 31, 2011 all homebuilders must begin to observe the stricter energy standards set forth by the Ontario Building Code, making all homes “greener.” The standard, known as EnerGuide 80, is centred on air leaks, sealants, heat loss resistance, window quality and other aspects that influence the efficiency of a property. Homebuilders, like Tartan, […]
Beacon Hill is a neighbourhood located northeast of downtown Ottawa. The area is separated into two parts by Montreal Road: Beacon Hill North and Beacon Hill South. The neighbourhood also has many nicknames such as “The Beaks” or “The Hill.” Beacon Hill is a popular place for families to raise children. The area’s many reputable […]
The National Gallery of Canada hosted a dazzling awards ceremony for the 26th Annual Design Awards honoring 119 Ottawa architects, builders and designers. The ceremony, sponsored by Greater Ottawa Home Builders Association, represented a wide variety of homes. From big budget masterpieces to humble suburban townhouses, each company spent the whole week showcasing their work […]
