Across the river from Old Ottawa East, some of the city’s largest community neighbourhoods have been growing in amenities and popularity over recent years. As they grow, Alta Vista and Elmvale Acres continue to attract new buyers looking to purchase starter homes for their families. The area offers a wealth of small residential pockets, schools,…
This week is the 15th anniversary of the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, Canada’s largest public foundation dedicated exclusively to funding women’s shelters and violence prevention programs. The Shelter Foundation was established in 2008, and each dollar raised goes directly to support over 300,000 women and children who are affected by abuse and family violence. Over…
Ottawa’s Hintonburg is becoming one of the city’s most popular neighbourhoods to live in and it’s easy to see why. Aside from the variety of new condominium projects being built in the heart of Hintonburg, the entire area has experienced growth in the past several years. The neighbourhood once known for its industrial areas and…
Westboro continues to experience significant development, as new condos are being built throughout Ottawa’s many unique neighbourhoods. The area has long been popular for its proximity to the river, its parks and pathways, and its flair for independent groceries, shops, bakeries, and galleries. Just a short stroll along Richmond Road shows off many recent changes…
The Kavanaugh is one of the newest condominium projects in Ottawa, with occupancy expected to begin in the summer of 2014. With its trendy location, unique design, and multiple floor plans to choose from, this Domicile development is the perfect choice for condo buyers who want the experience of living in an urban village –…
The Ottawa Real Estate Board has released its monthly housing statistics for July of 2013, noting a steady market. According to the latest press release, members of the Board sold 1,339 residential properties in the month of July, compared with 1,376 in the same month of 2012. While there is a slight decrease, the number…
Image from OttawaLife.com Have you ever considered selling your home and purchasing a condo? You wouldn’t be the only one. Although downtown condo living might not be for everyone, there is a healthy market for this lifestyle in Ottawa. With a myriad of new buildings propping up in Centretown and the surrounding neighbourhoods, it seems…
While it may often seem that the majority of condominium development takes place in Ottawa’s downtown core, there are plenty of exciting new properties being built in other areas of the city. Near Manor Park, just east of the city’s downtown core, Valecraft Homes Ltd. has begun construction on their latest condo and townhouse development…
According to the City of Ottawa, the new urban park at the Lansdowne Park redevelopment site has been awarded to Ottawa firm D&G Landscaping. The company is based in Greely and has experience with other major reconstruction projects in the city. In a recent article, the Ottawa Business Journal reported that D&G Landscaping submitted the…
The Royal LePage House Price Survey was released earlier this week, and reports that residential home prices have remained steady over the last year in Ottawa. Slight increases are noted for detached homes when compared to 2012 prices, with the average price of a two-storey home increasing by 1.8 percent, and bungalows 1.9 percent. The survey is…