OTTAWA REAL ESTATE UPDATE – NOVEMBER 2014

Good morning Ottawa! I hope everyone is enjoying the crisp, clean air of December.   Time to get out the skis and take embrace our lovely winter season!   As always, here’s the update for the real estate market in our lovely city, Ottawa.  It’s been another...

MORE CONDOS FOR OTTAWA?! YESSIR!

What’s up, Ottawa!   Yes, it has been a slower year for condos in Ottawa, and real estate in general.  And yes, condo prices have been fluctuating, with some areas dipping.   However, you may be surprised to find out how many new condo developments are slated...

OTTAWA VACANCY RATES DROPPING?

Attention real estate investors!  Not only is it winter time, which is typically the best time of year to get a good deal on real estate, but vacancy rates in Ottawa also appear to be dropping.  This is good news for landlords and investors, as the demand for rental...

OTTAWA – SLOW AND STEADY IN 2014

Happy New Year Ottawans!!    (yes, I realize its now Jan. 8.  I think technically I’m allowed to say happy new year right up til February :-)) – I trust everyone had a great 2014, and are off to a great start in 2015 with positive resolutions and goals. – As for real...

HOW OIL PRICES WILL AFFECT CANADA’S REAL ESTATE

Oil Prices & Ottawa Real Estate: Since oil prices are dropping, we know that certain economies are going to be affected, the question is where, when, and how.  Here is some information, which happens to be good news for Ontario, about how this changing landscape...

LOWER INTEREST RATES IN CANADA? – JANUARY 2015

In an interesting article in the Financial Post from early today, January 20, 2015, they quote Morgan Stanley who gives numerous reasons why Canadians can expect low interest rates here in Canada for quite a while.   ‘Don’t look for an interest rate hike for two...