Families vary from one to the other with many factors affecting the type of property one would purchase including the number of kids in the family, whether there are one or two parents in the picture as well as how old the kids are. This is part 1 of my 2 part article on buying a home when you have kids.
Bedrooms and Bathroom Count
How many bedrooms do you need? If you have more than one child will some of them be sharing a bedroom? Another important aspect is the location of these bedrooms. I...
You've got your letter and you know that you and your family are moving to Ottawa! This is exciting news and I would like to be part of this journey with your family. My name is Roch St-Georges and I am an approved relocation agent with Brookfield Relocation Services or better known as BGRS. Under the BGRS program, the services of the Ottawa real estate agent that are approved under BGRS and the Canadian Military Integrated Relocation Program IRP is free for its members.
I am a bilingual real...
Looking to sell your Ottawa home or condo this winter? Here are 3 reasons to sell this winter or during the Holidays season.
Low Inventory
This year has been a difficult year for buyers in Ottawa. Low inventory in the $500,000 and under price range in many neighbourhoods has forced buyers to reconsider buying a home as the competition was fierce with many homes selling in a multiple offer situation.
Many neighbourhoods still have low inventory compared to the same period last year. Lots of bu...
When talking about design trends we often talk about the colour of the year. In 2019 this colour is the Nightwatch Green.
Be prepared to see this shade of green in magazines, on websites, restaurants and shops as well as people homes. Nightwatch Green is a strong and dark colour so it must be used wisely and it is recommended to not overdo it. Painting small sections of the room or perhaps buying accent pieces that showcase this year's colour is best.
Have a look below at some websites and mag...During the Ontario Provincial election the Facebook Group, Ontario Proud, a left-wing conservative group raised over $500,000 in donations.
About 10% of this amount was raised from private individuals but corporations we're the largest contributor. Mattamy Homes a Toronto-based residential builder which is also present in Ottawa also figures on the list of donors backing this conservative Facebook group taking aim at the Liberal Party. Mattamy Homes stands out from the list with a $100,000 dona...
One recent study shows that about 80 percent of rush hour traffic between Orleans and Ottawa is from people leaving Orleans for work. The Heart of Orleans BIA is looking at taking Orleans from a bedroom community to one where it is a hub for employment.
Orleans has a highly educated workforce and many bilingual residents making it an area that should be sought after for employers. Many are also finding the suburb of Orleans more affordable than it's counterparts, in the west and south end of th...
The neighbourhood of Vanier located east of Downtown Ottawa has been seeing lots of new construction projects include many different types. From infills of single family homes to semi-detached properties all the way to planned condominium developments to retirement homes. Vanier has been seeing lots of movement when it comes to real estate. Here are some real estate projects currently underway in the Vanier neighbourhood at the beginning of December 2018.
