As of July 2019, there were more than 6.5M Canadians aged 65 or more. With some advancement in technology and in health, our life expectancy has increased over the last decade which often means ageing adults are able to stay in their homes longer.
Properties such as bungalows are becoming sought after by ageing adults looking to reduce the number of stairs in their home. Bungalows are properties built on one level and generally include a basement. All the living areas such as the living room,...
Ottawa is known for its stable real estate market. This is why many investors choose to buy investment properties and multi-family residential properties in Ottawa.
The strong job market and population growth have fuelled the demand for rental units. The low supply of rental properties has recently translated into an increase in average rents across the city.
Ottawa's overall vacancy rate in 2019 was 1.8% according to CMHC. The average rent at the end of 2019 was $1,281 which is an increase o...
Chateau Vanier condo fees are calculated on a per square foot basis. Larger units pay more than smaller units while unit owners with two parking spots will pay a higher condo fee than other owners with only one parking spot at 158 McArthur Avenue. Each tower at Chateau Vanier is a different condo corporation meaning each tower at 158 McArthur Avenue has it's own bank account, financials and has different renovations that they have completed over the years. It is important for buyers interested i...
December’s statistics reflect the same story we’ve seen all year – historically low supply yet higher unit sales than in previous years. Days on market continued to decline, especially in certain pockets of the city, as properties that came on the market were snapped up by prepared buyers
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Ottawa’s condo market is growing fast. Condos are a great option for young professionals looking to take their first step into homeownership. Likewise, condos are also a good choice for people downsizing from a family home.
While the market for condos in Ottawa is booming, there are some significant differences between buying a home and buying a condo. Do you know how to properly prepare for buying a condo? Here are 5 tips to get you started.
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The Ottawa LRT stations have been opened for a few months and although the City and OC Transpo are still working at fixing some items with the trains and some stations many residents of Ottawa are already seeing the benefit of this new light rail transit system.
For years now residents of Ottawa have been awaiting the arrival of the LRT system in our City. Those who already live near the current stations have been long anticipating the Ottawa LRT stations opening up.
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The Confederation Line of the Ottawa Light Rail Transit has been opened since September 2019 and the overall feeling has been positive. The next phases of the Confederation Line expansion are also quite exciting and will allow residents to commute to one end of the City to another quite rapidly and with ease.
We are quite familiar with the popular LRT stations such as the Rideau Station located in the Byward Market and in proximity to the Rideau Centre, the uOttawa Station which serves as a gre...
