August 14 – August 25, 2013 Ottawa Greekfest Hellenic Community of Ottawa 1315 Prince of Wales Drive More information: www.ottawagreekfest.com August 16 – August 17, 2013 South Asian Festival Confederation Park More information: www.southasianfest.net August 16 – August 25, 2013 Capital Pride Various Locations throughout Ottawa More information: www.capitalpride.ca August 16 – August 17, 2013 […]
Steady as she goes. No major fluctuations for Ottawa resales – OREB News Release – August 2013
Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,339 residential properties in July through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® system, compared with 1,376 in July 2012, a decrease of 2.7 per cent. July’s sales are just below the five-year average of 1,347. “Although the number of residential properties, including condominiums, is down since last year, […]
A List of Things To Do In Ottawa This August
Hard to believe we’re already in the month of August. There are quite a few festivals happening in the coming days, as well as interesting arts and music events around the city. Take a look to see if your Ottawa neighbourhood has something fun to do! Ottawa’s August Festivals The Sparks Street Mall, close to […]
Ottawa Real Estate Board News Release – Condo sales dip below average, residential units remain steady
Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,594 residential properties in June through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® system, compared with 1,662 in June 2012, a decrease of 4.1 per cent. “June sales are down a bit since last month, but even though there’s a slight decrease, it seems to be the norm throughout […]
Second Quarter Market Trends Defy Suggestions of Housing Bubbles
Royal LePage forecasts modest house price gains for remainder of 2013, as Canadian housing emerges from current market cycle TORONTO, July 9, 2013 – The average price of a home in Canada increased between 1.2 per cent and 2.7 per cent in the second quarter of 2013, according to the Royal LePage House Price Survey […]
Have Fun in Ottawa This July
Hope you had a great Canada Day last week! You can look forward to more entertaining events coming up for the rest of the month. Take a look below to see what’s happening near your Ottawa neighbourhood. Ottawa’s July 2013 Music Events There are six more days left of the Ottawa Blues Fest in LeBreton […]
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 […]
What’s On This June In Ottawa
Get ready for a whole new line up of fun things to do happening in Ottawa this June and early July. Keep your eyes open for the following events happening near your Ottawa neighbourhood. Ottawa’s Music Festival The Ottawa Jazz Festival starts June 20 through July 1 with the Main Stage at Confederation Park near […]
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 […]
May 2013 Events in Ottawa
With the weather warmed up, you can expect some great outdoor events happening around Ottawa. Check out the following festivals and museum exhibits, and see which ones take place near your Ottawa neighbourhood. May is The Month for Tulips You’ve no doubt seen the colorful arrangements, but if for some reason you haven’t, the Canadian […]