Alta Vista, located south of central Ottawa, has long been known for its residential charm and community-oriented atmosphere, and for being a great neighbourhood to grow and raise a family. Situated just south of the Rideau River and east of Bank Street, Alta Vista provides an ideal combination of urban amenities and residential living. The…
According to the latest Royal LePage House Price Survey and Market Survey Forecast, released last week, average home prices in most local markets across Canada showed modest to healthy year-over-year gains in the fourth quarter of 2014. During that time period, the average price for a Canadian home increased between 4.5% and 6.7% on a…
One of the best parts about living in Canada’s spectacular capital city is the annual winter activities that take place once the snow arrives. With at least six months of the year devoted to the blustery winter season, Ottawa residents have little choice but to keep active and have fun outdoors even despite the drops…
One of the best parts about living in Canada’s spectacular capital city is the annual winter activities that take place once the snow arrives. With at least six months of the year devoted to the blustery winter season, Ottawa residents have little choice but to keep active and have fun outdoors even despite the drops…
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has released home sales statistics for December 2014, reporting that sales in that month decreased 5.8% on a month-over-month basis. Meanwhile, actual (not seasonally adjusted) activity stood 7.9% above levels reported in December of 2013, with the number of newly listed homes rising 1.1% when compared to November. While…
The Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) has released its home sales statistics for the month of December, 2014, reporting that residential property sales increased 5.1% year-over-year. There were 640 residential properties sold across Ottawa last month, compared to 609 homes sold in December of the year before. The five-year average for the period is 637…
Earlier this week the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) released monthly home sales statistics for across the country, reporting that sales were unchanged from October to November of this year. While home sales strengthened in half of all local housing markets last month, including increases in Montreal, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Hamilton-Burlington, Barrie, and Windsor-Essex, those increases…
With just ten days left before Christmas, the countdown to the holidays is officially on! One of the best parts of the holiday season is taking the decorations out from storage and transforming your home into a cozy winter wonderland. Whether you live in a two-storey detached house or a condo apartment, decorating your home…
Performance Realty is happy to announce that this week’s Annual Luncheon and Auction for the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation raised $25,400, with additional proceeds expected in the coming weeks from raffle tickets and other sources. This year’s fundraising goal was set at $25,000 and we’re very happy to announce we were able to surpass our…
Whether you love it or hate it, winter has officially arrived in Ottawa! With only a few short weeks left before the start of a new year, Ottawans are now looking forward to taking some time off during the holiday season, skating with friends and family on the Rideau Canal, and heading down to the…