Westboro Village is quickly becoming a quaint, urban centre in Ottawa. Over this time of transformation and growth, new housing developments and established houses alike have become sought after homes for young professionals and new families. There are countless considerations to be made when purchasing a home, from community development to bidding on the perfect […]
The Glebe is a quirky and eclectic neighbourhood located on and around Bank St. south of the 417 highway. Grabbing a delicious Pumpkin Spice Latte and browsing through the adorable shops is a perfect way to spend a crisp autumn day. As a resident of the Sandy Hill community, my trips to the Glebe always […]
This month, Statistics Canada announced that the price of new homes in the Ottawa-Gatineau market increased more rapidly in December than any other city. The price of new houses in Ottawa-Gatineau rose faster in December than in other cities, Statistics Canada said Thursday. The increase of 0.8 per cent is double the average for country. […]
Compared to 2009, the Ottawa housing market is continuing to get better. When measured against January 2009 numbers, Ottawa home sales – including resales and condo sales – was up 35 per cent this year. This is great news for the city after going through a similar recession like other markets last year. According to […]
The year-on-year housing prices in Ottawa-Gatineau increased 0.7 percent in September. The improved housing market gave local builders the confidence to raise their prices, according to Statistics Canada. The Ottawa area was one of few to display continued growth, and also showed year-on-year increases along with a faster growth rate than other Canadian markets. Overall, […]
