ottawa condo market: Ottawa resale Home Market off to a strong start for 2017 - 02/07/17 05:22 AM
Ottawa’s resale market enjoyed a strong start for the first month of 2017, with sales numbers more than 10 per cent above  the first month of 2016, the Ottawa Real Estate Board has announced.
Members of the Real Estate Board sold 667 properties in January of 2017 _ an increase of 11.5 per cent over the number of homes sold in  January of 2016 and also above the five-year average for January, which is 614,  the Real Estate Board reports.
“The year is off  to a great start,” Real Estate Board President Rick Eisert said in a statement.
The Board reports that residential-class (non-condo) … (0 comments)

ottawa condo market: SOLD---- The Glebe~808 Bronson Avenue PH17 - 07/07/16 07:13 AM
 808 Bronson Avenue PH17 The Glebe/Dows Lake Ottawa 
 
 Luxury condo for sale in this sought out area of The Glebe West neighbourhood. Luxury 4th floor Penthouse Condo at "Second Avenue West" by Domicile. Open concept living with 10' ceiling height. Rich maple hardwood floors throughout. Corner unit facing east with private balcony. Gas line hook up for BBQ on balcony. Large master bedroom with double closet and 3 piece ensuite bathroom. 2nd bedroom with double closet and guest bathroom. GE High Profile stainless steel fridge (with water line and ice maker), gas stove, microwave hood/fan (vented to the exterior), single drawer "Fisher Paykel" dishwasher, … (2 comments)

ottawa condo market: Townhouses, bungalows, apartments: Condos come in many styles - 08/01/14 03:51 AM
Like the idea of condo living but aren’t sure you want to live in a high-rise building?
Not a problem.
Many people seem to equate the term condo with high-rise apartments. Those people are sometimes surprised to hear that the term condo does not mean apartment, but actually refers to a form of ownership that can apply to several different kinds of homes.
While many condo buyers enjoy high-rise living and the amenities those buildings often have, you can also find the condo lifestyle in smaller-scale, low-rise buildings, townhouses on a tree-lined street and even in single detached houses.
If you … (0 comments)

ottawa condo market: Is Condo Living for You? - 07/10/14 03:52 AM
With the boom in condominium construction in Ottawa, many buyers have been contacting me in recent years to ask about condo living and whether it might be a good choice for them.
As a Realtor, I have extensive experience in the condo market, going back long before the recent condo surge. I also lived in a Centre Town condo apartment for years and enjoyed the advantages of condo life.  I can answer questions and explain how condos work and how they’re different from a traditional home, to help clients decide if a condo would work for them.
Condos can vary widely in monthly … (0 comments)