Nancy Benson's Blog

As we near the end of October, the leaves are changing colours, the nights are getting longer, and we know it won’t be long before we see Ottawa’s first sub-zero temperatures. The SNOW is already here.In Ottawa, we are fortunate to have wonderful attractions to help us enjoy winter. These include...

As a realtor with more than 30 years of experience in the Ottawa area, I’ve seen a lot of changes in our city, including the dramatic transformations of neighbourhoods that at one time were not at the top of homebuyers’ lists of choice destinations.I can remember that early in my career, for exam...

SOLD!!!182 DRUMMOND STREET - DUPLEX - CANAL - RIDEAU GARDENS, Ottawa, Ontariowww.nancybenson.com Fully renovated duplex finished with the finest of finishes. Lower unit offers 2 bedrooms + den ($1730/mth incl heat + tenants pay hydro) and the Upper unit is 2 bedrooms ($1875.00 incl. heat + tenant...

***SOLD***529 ECHO DRIVECANAL - RIDEAU GARDENS, Ottawa, Ontariowww.nancybenson.com The perfect location for your future downtown life style!Cul-de-sac location alongside the Rideau Canal this home offers 3 bedrooms + 1 on the lower level, 1.5 baths finished in the finest of European style. Renova...

The Ottawa Real Estate market saw a record-breaking September for the number of re-sale properties sold, continuing a trend that has seen increased sales since April, the Ottawa Real Estate Board has reported.The number of units listed for sale is also down from a year ago.In a press release on t...

In a move to ensure that Canadians can still afford their mortgage payments in the event interest rates start to rise, Canada’s Department of Finance has announced tighter new rules for borrowers who are applying for a mortgage.Bill Morneau, Canada’s Minister of Finance, announced the measures Oc...

4019 Armitage Avenue Dunrobin Shores, Dunrobin, Ontario  SOLDTastefully renovated with a "Restoration Hardware" look from the pristine white kitchen with over sized island (quartz/marble counter) to the wide board hand scrapped hickory floors & full stone wood fireplace...this home will wow you. ...

3404 GREENBANK Road  $889,000 Jockvale on the River, Ottawa, Ontario Exceptional waterfront bungalow. Dramatic open concept design with full glass roof offering loads of natural light. 4 bedrooms 4 baths fully finished basement. Exceptional property for entertaining. Custom finishes throughout &...

As a realtor with more than 30 years of experience helping clients buy and sell homes in the Ottawa area, I’m passionate about the attributes that make our region such a wonderful place to have a home.These include the beautiful green spaces, rivers and canal; our excellent schools, universities,...