OTTAWA REAL ESTATE BLOG
Best September on record for number of Ottawa Real Estate resales!
What a great month for Ottawa Real Estate! See below a snap shot of what's happening in the Ottawa Real Estate Market from the Ottawa Real Estate Board published October 5th, 2015 Interested in a specific neighbourhood? We have access to all of the latest real estate statistics at our fingertips! Please contact us and we will send […]
How Google Sunroof is Changing Homeowners’ Costs
How Google Sunroof Works Employing the high-resolution aerial mapping used by Google Earth, Project Sunroof calculates the amount of sunlight reaching your roof to assess its potential for solar power. It takes a variety of factors into account including local weather conditions, shade from nearby trees and buildings and sun positions throughout the year. The […]
Home Buyers: Working with a REALTOR®
Real estate has undoubtedly become one of the biggest industries in the world. Buying and selling of real estate property are obviously major financial undertakings for anyone and these transactions need to be executed in a professional way. With this in mind, working with a REALTOR® is crucial in selling or buying deal of real estate property. In […]
Your Annual Home Maintenance Schedule
Following an annual maintenance schedule is an essential step in protecting the value of what will probably be the largest investment of your life - your home. First time home owners, or those lacking experience may struggle with this task and overlook important elements. Here are some guidelines to help you create a maintenance […]
Strong summer performance for Ottawa’s resale market
Check out the latest Ottawa Real Estate Statistics from the Ottawa Real Estate Board The summer real estate market has been strong in the Ottawa area, as we head into fall we'll keep you updated on the latest Ottawa Real Estate market news! Are you interested in a specific neighbourhood? We have the latest Ottawa […]
CMHC announces new rules to make it easier for homeowners to rent out property
In this Financial Post article, Garry Marr discusses the impact of upcoming changes from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp (CMHC) that will permit homeowners to count 100% of the income from their secondary units when qualifying for a loan. Currently, homeowners with legal units can only count 50% of the income from legal rentals. By […]
Machu Picchu Challenge for Shelter
Machu Picchu Challenge for Shelter August 2015 in Machu Picchu, Peru In support of the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation people from Royal LePage offices across Canada have started the trek to Machu Picchu to help restore hope for women and children escaping violence. "For eight days, 70 enthusiastic supporters are trekking at high altitude, camping in tents, […]
Ottawa Real Estate Market Update: Summer report!
The latest statistics from the Ottawa Real Estate Board have been released. The information below includes market highlights from July 2015 stats and include all of Ottawa and the surrounding area. Are you curious about a specific neighbourhood or property? Typical summer resale market in Ottawa (information from the Ottawa Real Estate Board ) Members of […]
Busy Spring Real Estate Market in Ottawa Continues in June 2015
Curious about what's going on in the Ottawa Real Estate Market? Below are some highlights of our June market. Curious about a certain area? Please contact us and/or one of our Sales Representatives for details, we have up to date statistics on all Ottawa neighbourhoods. Ottawa Real Estate Market Update: The busy spring […]
Royal LePage Shelter Foundation named national partner in Sheltersafe.ca
We are pleased to announce another step forward in our efforts to help abused women and their children find help. The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation has been named a national partner in Sheltersafe.ca — a new online resource managed by the Canadian Network of Women’s Shelters and Transition Houses — along with RBC Foundation. Any time […]
Electronic Signatures in Real Estate coming July 1st!
Real Estate News: Effective July 1st, 2015 real estate consumers in Ontario will be able to use electronic signatures on agreements of purchase and sale! OREA (Ontario Real Estate Association) has promoted the fact that electronic signatures on agreements of purchase and sale will help improve transaction efficiency by reducing the time required to complete a […]
Royal LePage Team Realty named one of the TOP 60 Real Estate Brokerages in Canada
WOW! We are so honoured that we made REP Magazine's (Real Estate Professional) list of the Top 60 Real Estate Brokerages in Canada! "These Brokerages are more than high transaction, high-volume players - they are also leaders in innovation for clients and agents, and in their communities." -REP MAG page 25 At Royal LePage Team […]
Ottawa Real Estate Market Update: May 2015
Stats stats stats! It's being called a "Buyer's Market" but overall the Ottawa's Real Estate resale market was strong and steady in May 2015. Below are some of the highlights from the Ottawa Real Estate Board. This type of Real Estate Market overview is interesting but please speak to one of our REALTORS […]
Wow! Ottawa ranked #1 amongst large cities and #2 overall in MoneySense’s Canada’s Best Places to Live 2015 rankings!
Canada’s Best Places to Live 2015: Measuring quality of life in 209 cities Wow! Ottawa ranked #1 amongst large cities and #2 overall in MoneySense's Canada's Best Places to Live 2015 rankings! Read Full Article Here We've always loved Ottawa but with a resurgence in amazing restaurants, arts and culture, farmers markets and start up […]
Royal LePage in the News! Royal LePage named 2015 Outstanding Corporate Citizen
Canadian Franchise Association bestows honour on Royal LePage—A first for the real estate industry! April 14, 2015 A first for the real estate industry TORONTO, APRIL 14 – Royal LePage Real Estate Services has been named the 2015 Outstanding Corporate Citizen by the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA). Royal LePage, Canada’s largest and oldest real estate firm, […]