Ottawa house prices jump 8.6 per cent amid listings shortage
JAMES BAGNALL
Updated: March 7, 2019
Shortage of listings in Ottawa continued to grow in February, contributing to 8.6 per cent rise in the price of the average house. OTTWP
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The surprise is that Ottawa house and condo resale prices aren’t moving up faster. February data published this ...
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Momentum in Ottawa's house sales shifts to the west and south
JAMES BAGNALL
Updated: August 3, 2018
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Ottawa’s home buyers showed some resistance in July to prices in popular neighbourhoods from Westboro to New Edinburgh. Instead, they travelled further west and south in search of less expensive ...
Ottawa's house prices jump, as supply remains tight
JAMES BAGNALL
Updated: July 6, 2018
The number of house sales in May picked up rapidly in Ottawa compared to a year earlier. Average prices jumped 7.4 per cent.
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Perhaps it was just a matter of time, but some of the steam has gone out of the housing market in Ottawa’s western districts ...
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OTTAWA, June 2, 2017 - Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 2,300 residential properties in May through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 1,919 in May 2016, an increase of 19.9 per cent. The five-year average for May sales is 1,946.
“Not only was May 2017 the best May on record for unit sales, it also surpassed the record for highest ...
Real estate agents are finally getting a taste of spring — at least in some parts of the city.
The average price for residential properties in Ottawa sold in May jumped 7.4 year over year to $436,600, the Ottawa Real Estate Board reported Friday. It’s the second month in a row that has seen prices increase in excess of seven per cent, suggesting Ottawa’s real estate market ...
LRT’s impact on property values: We crunch the numbers
BY MICHAEL PRENTICE. PHOTO: DWAYNE BROWN
POSTED MAY 30, 2017 12:57 PM
The LRT is the latest reason why the true worth of a house — what someone is willing to pay for it — can be very different from its market-value assessment. Here, we compare list price, selling price, and the price it was assessed at in ...
OTTAWA — When Ottawa unveiled a tightening of mortgage lending rules last fall, it also implemented a small but important change that will affect hundreds of thousands of tax filers this year.
For the first time, Canadians who sold their homes in 2016 will have to report it to the Canada Revenue Agency, even though any gains remain tax-free if they’ve lived in the properties ...
March resale market goes out like a lion
OTTAWA, April 5, 2017 - Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,485 residential properties in March through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 1,160 in March 2016, an increase of 28 per cent. The five-year average for March sales is 1,240.
“The busy spring selling season descended upon Ottawa early ...
Learn the ABCs of Ottawa
New book highlights the sites and landmarks of the city from A to Z
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A new book, written by Miriam Bloom (pictured) and Julie Mason, highlights the ABCs of Ottawa, including many sites and landmarks.
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By Melissa Murray
Now you can learn the ABCs of Ottawa.
A new 60-page, full colour children’s book ...
Trailhead development given green light
Councillor calls for revamp of community design plan
Trailhead development given green light
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A 22-storey building that will include retail and office space, as well as residential units to replace the Trailhead Paddle Shack on Scott Street was approved by the city's planning committee on March 28.
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Red Bull to bring Rallycross auto racing championship to Ottawa as Canada 150 event
Red Bull is adding Ottawa as a stop in its 2017 Global Rallycross racing series this June, marking the first time one of the events has been held in Canada.
http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/red-bull-to-bring-rallycross-auto-racing-championship-to-ottawa-as-canada-150-event
Are Ottawa condos a good investment?
The new condo apartments that my client Sarah wanted to check out were amazing. The layouts allowed for lots of natural sunlight to drench the living spaces and were equipped with modern kitchens and bathrooms. Sure, the apartments were cozy which means kind of small in real estate lingo however, the fitness room/gym, the coffee shop on the main le
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Canada named 2nd best country in the world…again, report finds
Switzerland edged out Canada for the number one ranking, scoring a perfect 10 while Canada took in 9.7 in overall scoring.
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Ottawa housing market 'buoyant' in February — but still in balance
Ottawa's residential real estate market showed signs of vigour in February as more than 1,000 properties changed hands and the average sale price jumped 8.
What you need to consider before buying a home with family or friends
As Canadians adjust to hot housing markets and stagnating wages, some are teaming up with friends or family to buy a home. Before signing on the dotted line, here are some things to consider.
http://globalnews.ca/news/3263051/buying-a-home-with-family-or-friends/
Why you should use a Realtor® to sell your house:
1. REALTORS® Know How to Navigate the Process – A REALTOR® is the manager of your home buying process. Nicole explains that you and your REALTOR® will begin with extensive discussions to head off any road blocks later on. Your REALTOR® is aware of your concerns, needs and priorities. They are there from the beginning ...
Do you have a Cottage or Waterfront property to Sell?. Century 21 Explorer Realty will have a booth at Ottawa Cottage and Backyard Show from March 3-5th, 2017 at the EY Centre. With offices in Almonte, Carleton Place, Perth, Smiths Falls, Arnprior and Ottawa we have you covered. Contact Paul Butcher (613-898-8597) for a FREE Market Analysis and Let's get it listed now ...
