Ottawa Real Estate Watch

05/28/2022

Join me once again at 59 Woodpark Way in Barrhaven this Sunday between 2-4 to view this freehold townhome. Perfect for families and located right in the heart of Barrhaven, you won’t want to miss this one! 🏡

12/10/2021

"The COVID-19 pandemic was the catalyst for an urban exodus that spilled into rural communities and consequently drove up house prices. In Lanark County, a confection of towns and townships fewer than 100 km west of Ottawa, many of those houses were previously long-term rentals, but as buyers from big cities flooded in to purchase them, a lot of those displaced tenants have become homeless."

The pandemic resulted in rock-bottom interest rates, but the search for cheaper houses has ended up displacing renters in and around Ottawa.

04/26/2021

The average national price now stands at $716,828, according to data from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). Even without the high-priced markets of the Greater Toronto and Vancouver Areas, the average price still stands at $556,828, up 34.3% from last year.

Canada's average home price rose 31.6%—or $172,361—over the last 12 months, to yet another record-setting high in March.

04/15/2021

Rates are climbing for the first time in over a year, but bargains are still out there.

Rates are climbing for the first time in over a year, but bargains are still out there

04/13/2021

You can't help but smile when you step inside this mood-boosting custom home. Tour the playful study with arched French doors, the open-concept kitchen (you'll love the stained glass backsplash and unique faucet) and the blue and pink living room.

You can't help but smile when you step inside this colorful custom home by maximalist designer Cynthia Ferguson.

03/23/2021

"After a long winter at home, there’s no better time to give your hardest-working spaces a deep clean. If you dread spring cleaning every year, don’t fret: we’ve gathered up 20 must-haves — from eco-friendly soaps to tech-savvy vacuums — that might actually make you enjoy tidying up."

If you dread spring cleaning every year, don't fret: we've gathered up 20 must-haves, from eco-friendly soaps to tech-savvy vacuums.

03/16/2021

Considering a mortgage as an investment? Get in touch with Ottawa Top Mortgages to see if this option is suitable for you.

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03/09/2021

"Record-low mortgage rates, combined with a low supply of available homes, have created a cut-throat market for buyers across the country. You may not win your very next bidding war, but following these tips will give you a strong shot at success in the long run."

Record-low mortgage rates, combined with a low supply of available homes, have created a cut-throat market for buyers across the country. You may not win your very next bidding war, but following these tips will give you a strong shot at success in the long run.

02/24/2021

Say goodbye to under-utilized spaces! From an organized home office to an Instagram-worthy laundry room, you'll be inspired to overhaul your space.

Designer Vanessa Francis shows us how she made four forgotten spaces in her home functional again — from the home office to the laundry room.

02/16/2021

First-time home buyer? Take advantage of these programs when you're ready to take the leap into homeownership.

When buying your first home, there are more costs involved than you may expect. Between moving expenses, legal fees, inspections and taxes, purchasing a property involves a lot more than just saving for your down payment. It’s not uncommon for first-time buyers to skip on budgeting for these e...