Ottawa Real Estate Resource http://media.ottawaproperties.com Ottawa Homes For Sale posterous.com Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:12:21 -0700 March real estate sales down 17% in 2011 http://media.ottawaproperties.com/march-real-estate-sales-down-17-in-2011 http://media.ottawaproperties.com/march-real-estate-sales-down-17-in-2011 1232 homes were sold in Ottawa during the month of March, as compared with 1495 during March 2010. This represents a decrease of 17.6 percent.

The 1232 Ottawa homes that were sold consisted of 296 Ottawa area condominiums and 936 Ottawa residential homes.

Ottawa Real Estate Board Joanne Tibbles explains this decrease as a result of factors such as the introduction of the HST that affected the 2010 sales. "Years in which there are unusual market forces, such as the HST in 2010, tend to create skewwed comparisons with subsequent years. Ottawa's housing market is ticking along much as it usually does in early Spring," said Tibbles. The five-year average of Ottawa home sales in March is 1256.

With respect to Ottawa area condos, the average sale price of the 296 condos that were sold was $253,763, which represents an increase of 6.5% over 2010.

The average sale price of an Ottawa residential unit was $375,364, which was an increase of 5.6% over the same period last year.

For more details on today's housing market statistics, visit our Ottawa real estate website at http://www.ottawaproperties.com or call one of our experienced, professional Sales Representatives at 613-288-0090.

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According to the Ottawa Real Estate Board, resale homes sold more quickly during the month of February.

A total of 936 homes were sold in February, which represents a reduction of 9.1% over the 1030 homes that were sold in February 2010.  It is, however, very close to the 5 year average of 962 homes.  Also, these homes sold in an average of just 33 days, which is quicker than in January.

“Once again we’re seeing sales numbers very close to the five-year average for February, which is 962 sales. It’s important to note that the homes that sold last month did so far more quickly than in January, spending an average of just 33 days on the market. As well, prices rose slightly more than they had in the previous two months which indicate we still have a very steady market here in Ottawa,” said Board President Joanne Tibbles. “This tells us that there is a demand for resale homes in Ottawa, and that when buyers see the home they want, they’re going after it, perhaps even going up against other bidders,” Tibbles added. Of the 936 sales in February, 213 were condos, while 723 were Ottawa residential homes.  The average sale price of the 213 condos in Ottawa was $260,112, while the average sale price of a residential unit was $361,475.  Both of these amounts are up over 6% from the same period in 2010.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/428782/barb-internet-photo.jpg http://posterous.com/users/5eMXzjZ4lgvD Barb Asselin condomarketer Barb Asselin Mon, 29 Nov 2010 08:22:05 -0800 Latest Ottawa real estate home for sale http://media.ottawaproperties.com/latest-ottawa-real-estate-home-for-sale http://media.ottawaproperties.com/latest-ottawa-real-estate-home-for-sale
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True loft style condo apartment in central location. Close to most amenities, the property is perfect for a busy professional. Gleaming hardwood floors in this open concept bright unit. High ceilings with ornate tin panels and exposed brick. Lower level offers wonderful bedroom/sitting room retreat, complete with full ensuite, gas fireplace, and wall mounted flat screen television. Convenient in-unit laundry.

If you are looking for the ultimate condo lifestyle, this unit may be perfect for you!

If you would like a personal showing of this unit, or any other, contact one of our professional Sales Representatives at 613-288-0090.

For information about buying or selling a home in the Ottawa area, visit our Ottawa real estate resource website at http://www.ottawaproperties.com

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According to a recent report by the Ottawa Real Estate Board, real estate sales in the Ottawa area for October 2010 were 1042, compared to 1197 for October 2009. This represents a decrease of 12.9%. Since 2009 was a record setting year and the 2010 stats are an average of 2% lower, the 2010 year to date represents a balancing of the Ottawa real estate market.

Of the 1042 sales in Ottawa, 221 were condominiums. The average price of a condominium in October was $263,292, while the average price of a residential dwelling in October was $361,560, almost a $100,000 difference.

For a more detailed analysis of the Ottawa real estate market, including why a condominium might be the right choice for you and your family, contact the Renaud Otten Team at 613-288-2455.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/428782/barb-internet-photo.jpg http://posterous.com/users/5eMXzjZ4lgvD Barb Asselin condomarketer Barb Asselin Mon, 08 Nov 2010 06:52:01 -0800 Is now the right time to sell your Ottawa area home? http://media.ottawaproperties.com/is-now-the-right-time-to-sell-your-ottawa-are http://media.ottawaproperties.com/is-now-the-right-time-to-sell-your-ottawa-are

Are you thinking about selling your Ottawa or surrounding area home? This video tells you exactly what you can expect if you call the Renaud Otten team for assistance in this regard. We won't pester you - all we will do is provide you with accurate and timely market information about listing your Ottawa home for sale and YOU decide the rest.

If you are ready to start, give us a call at 613-288-2455 today! Talk to you soon.

The Renaud Otten Team
Providing the best real estate experience ever!

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This wonderful bungalow has three bedrooms and three bathrooms and has been nicely updated and tastefully decorated. It features gleaming hardwood floors, renovated kitchen, updated windows and a new roof (2009). This home is ready to move in!

Call 613-288-2455 to arrange a visit or visit http://www.ottawaproperties.com to see our other listings or to find the perfect home for you and your family.

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Are you interested in fabulous luxury condo-living in the heart of Ottawa?  400 McLeod may be just the spot for you!  400 McLeod was built in 2002 and features both 1 and 2-storey units.  It is within walking distance to the Byward Market, transitway, shopping, the Glebe and more.  There are currently 2-2 bedroom units for sale in this condo complex.

Contact the Renaud Otten Team at 613-288-2455 if you would like more information regarding this, or any other condominium in the Ottawa area.

 

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Do any of these situations describe you?

 

- Your children have all gone off to college or they have all started their careers and you now have to deal with their empty rooms.

- You would rather spend your spare time enjoying your hobbies instead of cleaning and yard maintenance.

- Your parents are approaching the age where they are unable to maintain their large homes and would prefer to live in a maintenance-free home or retirement home.

 

Is it time?

 

If your family, or someone you know, is facing a similar situation, it may be time to considering downsizing.  It can be a difficult decision to make but, as with anything, it helps to think of the glass as half-full and not half-empty.  If your children have all gone off to college or moved out, try not to dwell on the fact that their rooms are empty.  Instead, consider that room as your new home office, or library, or hobby room.  If you downsize, remember that all the time you used to spend cleaning and maintaining your home can now be spent visiting your children in their new homes. 

 

If you are deciding to downsize because you just don’t have the energy or ability for all of that heavy, time-consuming work, don’t think of it as aging....simply realize that you have probably taken care of people all of your lives and now YOU deserve to be taken care of!

 

Allow yourselves the luxury of having time to do whatever you want.  Do you enjoy travelling?  Maybe now is the time to take that trip of a lifetime.  Maybe you should finally start that scrapbooking project, or take a photography course, or make the most out of your golf membership.  Anything is possible!

 

What next?

 

Once you have decided that you need to downsize, you need to de-clutter.  It would be difficult to fit the same amount of furniture and belongings in a smaller home, condo, or retirement dwelling.  Try these tips:

 

- Ask you family if they would like any of the furniture items you won’t need once you move.

- Ask your family and friends if they know of anyone in need of some furniture (someone starting university or college, a recently divorced parent, a women's shelter).

It may be easier to part with your treasured items and heirlooms if you know they will be appreciated and going to a welcoming home.

 

Enjoy your new life!

 

Now, find the perfect home for the next phase of your life.  It may be a small single family home on a small lot.  Maybe it will be a quaint garden home.  Perhaps you will enjoy the downtown condo life. 

 

Imagine your perfect life….do your hobbies require you to have a spare room or a basement?  Is gardening a must for you?  Would you love the convenience of a pool, whirlpool and sauna right in your building?  Once your “perfect” list is complete, you will have a checklist to take with you while you are house-hunting.  Happy downsizing!

 

Contact the Renaud Otten Team at (613) 288-0090 for all of your real estate needs, including help finding the perfect home for the next phase of your life.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/483994/barb-internet-photo.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3tk6peCS28Lf Barb Asselin Barb Barb Asselin Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:47:00 -0700 Burgers, anyone? http://media.ottawaproperties.com/burgers-anyone http://media.ottawaproperties.com/burgers-anyone

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Who doesn't love a good burger on a summer day?  Hamburger, chicken burger, even elk burger.....check out The Works for their unique and fun atmosphere! 

  They are located at 64 Stonehaven Drive in the Glencairn neighborhood of Kanata.  Here is a link to their website if you are interested in checking them out:

 

 http://www.worksburger.com/index.php

 

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/483994/barb-internet-photo.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3tk6peCS28Lf Barb Asselin Barb Barb Asselin Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:02:27 -0700 Open house today (July 18th) from 2-4 at 6 Grierson Lane, Kanata http://media.ottawaproperties.com/open-house-today-july-18th-from-2-4-at-6-grie http://media.ottawaproperties.com/open-house-today-july-18th-from-2-4-at-6-grie
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Hey everyone!  Looking for a new home in Kanata?  We are hosting an open house at 6 Grierson Lane in rural Kanata.  It is a beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home - a must see!
 
See you this afternoon.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/483994/barb-internet-photo.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3tk6peCS28Lf Barb Asselin Barb Barb Asselin Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:25:00 -0700 Don't pay until closing with Westboro Flooring & Decor through the Renaud Otten Team! http://media.ottawaproperties.com/dont-pay-until-closing-with-westboro-flooring http://media.ottawaproperties.com/dont-pay-until-closing-with-westboro-flooring Being a client of the Renaud Otten Team has its advantages!

Another exclusive offer for clients who buy an Ottawa home through us is that they have the opportunity to improve their homes by updating flooring and/or window coverings of up to $10,000 value with no payment for 1 year!  Also, Westboro Flooring is often able to install within a 48 hour period.  What could be better?

Make your new home your own! 

We also have other exclusive offers with PODS Moving & Storage, The Brick, and Home Outfitters in Kanata Centrum.

Contact one of our Sales Representatives at 613-288-0090 for more information about our exclusive Renaud Otten Team offers for your Ottawa homes.

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Condo Hotline wants your floorplans. If you live in one of the Ottawa condo complexes featured on http://www.condohotline.com/ottawa and have a floorplan of your condo unit, please email it to floorplans@ottawaproperties.com for a chance to win a weekly prize of a $25 Starbucks gift card. No matter what floorplan you have, we want it!

Thank you from the Ottawa Condo Hotline Team!

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If you own a condo that you want to sell or if you are wondering if now is the right time to buy a condo in the city of Ottawa, have we got a resource for you. 
 
http://www.condohotline.com/ottawa
 
Check out the Condo Hotline.  It is Ottawa most comprehensive resource for condo complexes.  You will find photos, brochures, information regarding amenities, location, condo fees, and more!
 
See if there are any units for sale in the complex you like the most.  Or, find out how much units in your favourite building sold for in the last year.
 
All this information and more is available at your fingertips.  Don't see a unit for sale?  Just let us know you are looking and we will advise you as soon as a unit is listed for sale.
 
Call 613-288-2455 for all your condo and real estate needs.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/483994/barb-internet-photo.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3tk6peCS28Lf Barb Asselin Barb Barb Asselin Tue, 04 May 2010 08:16:00 -0700 Ottawa home sale statistics for March 2010 http://media.ottawaproperties.com/ottawa-home-sale-statistics-for-march-2010 http://media.ottawaproperties.com/ottawa-home-sale-statistics-for-march-2010

In March, 1531 homes were listed for sale, while 965 homes were sold.  These numbers are both up from February, resulting in a slight increase in housing inventory.

As far as condos are concerned, 543 condos in Ottawa were listed for sale (up from 432 in February) while 370 were sole (up from 314 in February).

The average sold price for a home in Ottawa in March was $382,673.  The average sold price for a condo in Ottawa in March was $246,755.

For a more detailed statistical analysis of the housing market in each of Ottawa's neighborhood, visit our Ottawa real estate website at http://www.ottawaproperties.com or contact one of our Sales Representatives today at 613-288-2455.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/483994/barb-internet-photo.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3tk6peCS28Lf Barb Asselin Barb Barb Asselin Sun, 25 Apr 2010 06:10:46 -0700 Open Houses today (April 25th) from 2-4 p.m. http://media.ottawaproperties.com/open-houses-today-april-25th-from-2-4-pm http://media.ottawaproperties.com/open-houses-today-april-25th-from-2-4-pm Happy Sunday!  There are 2 open houses today, as follows:   967 West Street from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.   74 Blackdome Crescent from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.   For photos, feature sheets, virtual tours and more on these properties as well as others, visit our Ottawa real estate website at http://www.ottawaproperties.com/property-list.php
 
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/483994/barb-internet-photo.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3tk6peCS28Lf Barb Asselin Barb Barb Asselin Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:00:41 -0700 More about Ottawa's newest condo at 101 Richmond Road http://media.ottawaproperties.com/more-about-ottawas-newest-condo-at-101-richmo http://media.ottawaproperties.com/more-about-ottawas-newest-condo-at-101-richmo Visit http://www.ottawaproperties.com/condo.php?p_condo=2016 for more information on Ottawa's 101 Richmond Road condominium untis for sale. 101 Richmond Road is one of Ottawa's newest condos. Located in the trendy area of Westboro, this ultra-chic new condominium complex offers Ottawa residents many amazing amenities, including, but not limited to, a rooftop terrace with Zen garden, movie theatre, hot tub, exercise area, a pet spa, and more! Located within walking distance to Westboro's cafés, restaurants, nightclubs, shops and museums. Close to the Parkdale Market district, now the home of the Great Canadian Theatre Company. Any unit in this Ottawa condo complex is truly the perfect home for the young urban professional, the downsizing retiree, or anyone wanting to live the condo lifestyle in one of Ottawa's most popular neighborhoods.
 

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/483994/barb-internet-photo.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3tk6peCS28Lf Barb Asselin Barb Barb Asselin Sun, 11 Apr 2010 14:13:35 -0700 Best way to avoid the HST if you are an Ottawa home owner.... http://media.ottawaproperties.com/best-way-to-avoid-the-hst-if-you-are-an-ottaw http://media.ottawaproperties.com/best-way-to-avoid-the-hst-if-you-are-an-ottaw As you know, the GST and PST will be combined into a single tax effective July 1, 2010.  The change will affect the real estate world in Ottawa quite a bit.  In short, items that you would currently pay 5% GST on, will now be taxed at the full, combined 13% HST, which is an 8% increase in expenses.   For example, if you own a home in the Ottawa area, and are considering hiring a contractor for a $2,000 renovation (perhaps a new deck?), your renovation will cost you $2,100 before July 1st and $2,260 after July 1st.   As another example, if you are consider buying a new home, and your lawyer's fees will be $1,000 for the purchase, plus disbursements, your fees portion of the bill will be $1,050 before July 1st and $1,130 after July 1st.  These examples assume that the service in each example is taxed at 5% before July 1st and 13% after July 1st.   As you can see, the additional tax on these expenditures adds up quickly.  And these are small examples of one-time fees for either the renovation or purchase of a home in the Ottawa area.  What about recurring expenses over time, like condo fees or utility expenses?  How quickly will they add up?   So, what is the best way to avoid paying extra taxes?  Well, unfortunately, we can't completely avoid the extra tax, however, we CAN do whatever possible to pay less.    If you are considering buying or selling an Ottawa home, making that purchase or sale BEFORE July 1, 2010, will help you out immensely in paying less tax.  And who doesn't want to pay a little less tax?

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Location doesn't get any better than this!  Exceptionally well maintained split level home with many upgrades over the past few years. Gleaming hardwood floors in dining room, living room & eating area, ceramic in kitchen and bathrooms. Large main floor family room with access to wonderful screaned in porch overlooking private landscaped backyard, backing on golf course.
 
Visit this link for more information, photos, and a virtual tour of this amazing Ottawa property at 6484 Marina Drive:

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/483994/barb-internet-photo.jpg http://posterous.com/users/3tk6peCS28Lf Barb Asselin Barb Barb Asselin Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:00:00 -0700 Kanata home sales statistics in Emerald Meadows http://media.ottawaproperties.com/kanata-home-sales-statistics-in-emerald-meado http://media.ottawaproperties.com/kanata-home-sales-statistics-in-emerald-meado
Do you have a home in Emerald Meadows that you are considering selling?  Wondering how much it may be worth?

Or, perhaps you are thinking of buying a home in Emerald Meadows and you would like to know how much townhomes are going for?  Or how much you can expect to pay for a 2-storey single family home?

Well, here are the 2009 statistics for the sale of homes in Emerald Meadows.  Our Kanata real estate website has similar home sale statistics for every neighborhood in Kanata.  Check it out at http://www.kanataproperties.com/marketstatistics.php
 
Happy house hunting!

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The 238-unit condo buildings in downtown Ottawa known as Queen Elizabeth Towers were built in 1975 by Tridel.  They feature more than the usual amenities, including a games room, party room, and workshop, among many others.

Located in a popular downtown area, this Ottawa condo building offers condo lifestyle living at its finest.  There are currently 2 units for sale at 500 Laurier Avenue, but we don't expect them to last long.

Visit http://www.ottawaproperties.com/condo.php?p_condo=379 for more information on Queen Elizabeth Towers, including a video showing some of its amenities. 
For a personal tour of Queen Elizabeth Towers, contact one of our Sales Representatives today at 613-288-2455.

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