Thanksgiving certainly feels different this year but it’s still important to take some time to celebrate all that we have overcome together. While you may not be welcoming your usual guests or joining a big gathering, there is still a number of unique ways to enjoy the holiday this year. It’s time to get creative…
The holidays are a time to slow down, take things easy, and spend time with loved ones. As we wrap things up for 2019 and look towards more exciting times in the year to come, we can reflect on a hugely successful year for Ottawa real estate. The resale market in Ottawa went from strength…
Despite continued low inventory in the Ottawa real estate market, Days on Market (DOM) for both residential and condominium properties have decreased significantly over the last year, with residential properties only remaining on the market for an average of 33 days before being sold. This time last year, condominiums could expect to stay on the…
The Halloween tradition of sending your kids off to walk door to door to strangers’ homes and ask for treats has been around for as long as we can remember. Alternative activities to the trick-or-treating ritual however, have been introduced over recent years. Many families are preferring to change things up and incorporate the Halloween…
Fall is a wonderful time of year to be in Ottawa. There are so many beautiful and scenic spots to go and experience the beauty of the season, while also providing entertainment for the whole family. We’ve rounded up a few of our favourite family events happening in the National Capital Region this fall! Zip-lining…
Ottawa is a historic and beautiful city that has the honour of being home to many vibrant and diverse communities. This diversity is reflected in the exciting calendar of events happening in Ottawa year-round. Whether you live in Ottawa, or are just visiting during the summer months, we have gathered together some of our favourite…
Top 5 Expert Tips on Buying Your First Home Together in Ottawa Are you and yours seriously considering buying your first home together in Ottawa this year? While the open houses and home decor boards on Pinterest can be incredibly appealing for first time homebuyers, there are an overwhelming amount of decisions to be…
The Tim Horton’s Dragon Boat Festival is happening this weekend in Ottawa! This popular annual event takes place at Mooney’s Bay Park and is North America’s largest Dragon Boat Festival, with over 200 teams participating. The first event was held in 1994 and featured just 25 teams, with races lasting only half a day. Since…
Ottawa’s Little Italy neighbourhood is located just west of downtown, nestled between the neighbouring communities of Centretown and Hintonburg. The area is bordered on the north by Albert Street, on the east by Bronson Avenue, on the west by the O-Train tracks, and on the south by Carling Avenue. The primary business district in Little…
The suburban neighbourhood of Kanata can be found to the west of central Ottawa. This largely populated residential and commercial area is an ideal choice for home buyers who are looking for a property outside Ottawa but who still require convenient access to the downtown core. As Kanata continues to experience further commercial and residential…