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...

WHERE TO EAT IN THE BYWARD MARKET

Taking a break from condos and homes in the Byward Market, here is a quick rundown on places that I recommend for great food in this touristy neighborhood. For an excellent dinner experience, here are some places that I would highly recommend: Murray Street – A...

ANDAZ OTTAWA HOTEL – BYWARD MARKET

For anyone wondering what the plan is for the new hotel being constructed on Dalhousie in the Byward Market, here is an update. The Andaz Ottawa is an affiliate of Hyatt, and will be the first Andaz-branded hotel in Canada, as well as the city’s first hotel under the...

WHO CAN BUILD OTTAWA’S TALLEST CONDO?!

I’m pretty sure it wasn’t much more than a year ago that Claridge was boasting ‘Ottawa’s tallest condo’ with the introduction of their Icon building.  It seemed like old Claridge was relying pretty heavily on the ‘tallest building’ claim for their marketing push...

UPDATE ON TALLEST CONDO BUILDING DEVELOPMENT

Looks like Ottawa has decided to allow buildings to be taller than the Peace Tower afterall.  The city has approved Richcraft’s new development for the tallest condo building, called ‘The Sky’.    It won’t be for awhile though, as Richcraft says that  it may be 5...

SPRINGTIME IN OTTAWA!

Good morning, Ottawa! First off, let me start by saying that spring is rapidly approaching.  It’s supposed to go up to +6 next week, which for Ottawa, is essentially shorts weather  And with spring approaching, we can expect the real estate markets to pick up again....

ZIBI DEVELOPMENT OTTAWA

$1 Billion development in the heart of downtown??  This is a first for Ottawa.  And a very welcome addition in my opinion  Take a look at this video to see a grand overview of what this development entails.  Quite impressive! Without going into too much detail, Zibi...

OBLATE DEVELOPMENT COMING TO OTTAWA EAST

Well look at you, Ottawa.  Another major development has been approved for one of the downtown Ottawa’s old and upscale neighborhoods.   The lands surrounding St Paul’s university in old Ottawa East are scheduled for a slew of new residential homes and condos.  While...