There’s been a lot of talk recently about the redevelopment of Lansdowne Park in Ottawa’s Glebe neighbourhood. This trendy walking district is located just south of Centretown and the downtown core, and is a popular area to live for students, young professionals, and families. Lansdowne has long been a landmark in the community, hosting sporting […]
Ottawa’s Little Italy neighbourhood is one of the most vibrant in the city. Located just west of the downtown Ottawa core, Little Italy is quickly becoming a premier spot in the city for not only tourists to the area, but potential homeowners as well. With condos soaring to new heights, new events and attractions every […]
The Ottawa Real Estate Board has released its monthly sales statistics for May 2014, reporting a 0.3% decrease in sales year-over-year. According to OREB, there were 1,792 residential properties sold in Ottawa during May, compared to 1,797 sold properties in the same month of 2013. The five-year-average for real estate sales in May is 1,765. […]
As the nation’s capital, Ottawa continuously impresses both tourists and residents alike with a wide variety of exciting events taking place across the city. Whether you’re looking for an arts festival, a haunted walk, a wedding show, or a sporting event, Ottawa has plenty of options to choose from all throughout the year. There’s something […]
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 […]
Ottawa has seen some significant condo growth in recent months, with new highrise towers and community-style complexes being built throughout the city. Whether you’d prefer to live in a trendy urban neighbourhood like Westboro, Little Italy, or Centretown, or you’d rather live in a more residential area like New Edinburgh or Alta Vista, Ottawa’s wide […]
Spring has finally arrived in Ottawa, and with the temperatures rising it’s even easier to get out to enjoy all the city has to offer. Whether you’re browsing the vendors of the ByWard Market downtown, checking out a new restaurant in Hintonburg, or taking the family out for a picnic in Alta Vista, Ottawa’s warm […]
The Ottawa real estate market continues to see stability and growth as we move forward into 2014, according to the latest sales statistics from the Ottawa Real Estate Board. While the sales stats from April 2014 show a decrease of 3.9 percent in year-over-year sales, more properties changed hands in April than in March. Additionally, […]
Ottawa residents and visitors alike know that when you’re looking for a night out on the town, Elgin Street is the place to be. Elgin is located in the Golden Triangle, just a short walk away from all the sights of downtown Ottawa. Nestled between the edge of vibrant Centretown and the historic Rideau Canal, […]
It’s tulip season again in the Capital! The Canadian Tulip Festival kicks off May 9th in Ottawa and will continue until the 19th. Every year, local residents and visitors alike look forward to North America’s largest Tulip Festival, a tradition originating from the Dutch Royal Family’s gift of tulips for Canada’s role in spearheading the […]
