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 […]
A survey conducted by EnerQuality, a certification and consulting firm for the homebuilding industry, reported that Ottawa home owners are prepared to pay up to $13,000 more for an energy efficient home. Almost 90 percent of people stated that energy efficiency was either somewhat or extremely important to them. The reasoning? Long-term cost savings. Corey […]
Alta Vista is a wonderful, family-oriented neighbourhood located just south of downtown Ottawa. The area is known for its lush parks, vast green space, and strong sense of community. Alta Vista, which gets its name from the city’s relative height – it’s higher than most of Ottawa – is a convenient and charming place to […]
As the winter months are fast approaching in Ontario, Ottawa Move is sharing five ways that you can help keep the cold outside of your home, where it belongs. INSULATE WINDOWS: Yes, replacing windows can be expensive, which is why we recommend that you do this a few panes at a time. If you replace […]
All the controversy surrounding the Lansdowne redevelopment has finally resulted in some modification plans, largely in the retail segment of the project. As citizens have been debating whether big box retailers are necessary in the Glebe, with others opposing large shops in an effort to preserve the specialty ones that already exist, city councillors are […]
Although the Canadian housing market is now in recuperation mode, housing starts in Ottawa were down 19 percent. Townhouse developments ans well as apartment projects are mainly responsible for the drop. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., last year construction began on 586 units. This year the number has gone down to 586. […]
Just like any city, Ottawa has retirement housing for the elderly, but not until recently was the necessity to build an affordable community addressed. Bruyere Continuing Care and Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Care Centre are joining forces to develop a $60-million project that would serve as a “senior’s village” in Orleans. The 27-acre area, […]
The home buying process is different in every country. Some regions, gaining access to real estate is rather tricky, and other areas it can straightforward and trouble-free. Newcomers to Canada may find that both of these hold true, but having the right information and tools at their disposal can greatly facilitate the home buying process. […]
