Exceptional people, properties, and stories from the past year in real estate. Myths and common misunderstandings with this type of transaction In recent years, the luxury real estate market in Ottawa has experienced a significant surge. What I find intriguing is the common perception shaped by television shows, where luxury agents are often portrayed as […]
Examining the Ottawa real estate market over the past month reveals a unique balance. With the lowest new listing supply of any year in the last five years, demand remains subdued due to factors like high interest rates and consumer uncertainty. Essentially we have low supply and low demand. This has turned 2023 into a […]
Here is the most recent installment of our new monthly value-added feature, the Suburban Statistics Series. This series showcases statistics for the 5 largest urban neighbourhoods in Ottawa. As Ottawa is such a spread-out city it’s great to see the variances from area to area. All of these statistics are based on MLS OREB sales […]
Over the past month, we’ve witnessed a shift in the real estate market. Remarkably, after years of being in a seller’s market, we’re now in a balanced one, marked by a three-month inventory supply. Sellers are experiencing longer selling times. I recently met with a group of prominent real estate agents, and there was unanimous […]
Here is the most recent installment of our new monthly value-added feature, the Suburban Statistics Series. This series showcases statistics for the 5 largest urban neighbourhoods in Ottawa. As Ottawa is such a spread-out city it’s great to see the variances from area to area. All of these statistics are based on MLS OREB sales […]
I think the word I would use to describe our real estate market is fluid. We are constantly changing as there is so much external pressure with interest rates and negative news coverage on house prices and the possibility of a bubble. Affordability is also a major factor for home buyers right now. The first-time […]
This year, Colin, made us proud by participating in the Army Run, where he excelled in both the 5K and 10K races. Notably, he achieved personal best times in both events and ranked 58th out of 715 participants in the Sergeant Majors Challenge. Colin’s dedication extended beyond the race, as he also raised significant funds […]
Here is the most recent installment of our new monthly value-added feature, the Suburban Statistics Series. This series showcases statistics for the 5 largest urban neighbourhoods in Ottawa. As Ottawa is such a spread-out city it’s great to see the variances from area to area. All of these statistics are based on MLS OREB sales […]
The real estate market is currently undergoing some fascinating changes. With two recent quarter-point interest rate hikes by the Bank of Canada, buyers are understandably feeling the pinch as prices rise. Interestingly the statistics reveal a more complex picture; sales are still strong, even outpacing the previous year and we are returning to a more […]
We know that the Ottawa real estate market has undergone significant changes in the past 2-4 years, most recently shifting from a straightforward seller’s market to a more complex environment. The change is due to several factors, such as increased interest rates and reduced buying power, which have collectively led to a softening of sale […]
