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OTTAWA MARKET UPDATE: JUNE 2023

Big news from the Bank of Canada today: interest rates have increased by a quarter percent. This puts the BOC rate to its highest spot since 2001. This will have an impact on buyers affordability in the market place. They are trying to cool this market and I believe this will do just that. Buyers […]

Luxury Home Goes Viral

  When it comes to the world of Ottawa real estate, stumbling upon an extraordinary property that captures everyone’s attention is a rare find. But every once in a while, a house emerges that captivates the market. Enter 5406 Mansel Crescent – a true masterpiece that has swiftly become our favorite listing. Working with the […]

SUBURBAN STATISTICS UPDATE JUNE 2023

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 […]

OTTAWA MARKET UPDATE: MAY 2023

The spring market hits its peak stride in May. Historically it is the busiest month of the year and this May is no exception.  The surge in activity can be attributed to a slow start in January and February. Sales in May rose by seven percent compared to the previous year, signaling a positive shift […]

SUBURBAN STATISTICS UPDATE MAY 2023

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 […]

From Smoky Challenge to Stunning Sale

  We wanted to share a story of a recent listing. It presented a challenge we hadn’t faced before. The condo was permeated with cigarette smoke. We always rise to a challenge and this was no exception. We got to work assisting our seller with recommendations for alleviating the issue. Our seller was very receptive […]

SMALL TOWN HIGHLIGHTS

With prices in the city continuing to increase, many of our buyers are starting to look at purchasing just outside the city. Our team has put together the latest statistics for Carleton Place, Russell, and Embrun. All of these statistics are based on MLS OREB sales from January 1, 2022, to April 30, 2022, over […]

MPAC – ABOUT MY PROPERTY

What is About My Property and MPAC? Did you know that you can look up property details of your home? You can go to https://www.aboutmyproperty.ca/ and register for an account. All you need is your tax roll number from your property taxes. You can look up your assessed property value, your square footage and even browse other […]

OTTAWA MARKET UPDATE: APRIL 2023

The real estate market has undergone significant changes in recent months. Initially quiet with limited activity, it has gradually picked up momentum. Prices are still down compared to the previous year, but the decline has reduced from nearly 20 percent to 10 percent. The main challenge in the Ottawa real estate market is the low […]

SUBURBAN STATISTICS UPDATE APRIL 2023

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 […]