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Top 10% Shelter Foundation Donor
We are proud supporters of the Shelter Foundation and donate a portion of each commission. Below is the wonderful letter we received. Thanks to our clients!! Dear Shelter Foundation Supporter, I am thrilled to let you know that in 2012, you were part of the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation’s TOP 10% DONORS! Congratulations and thank you… Read More >>
April 2013 Ottawa Real Estate Board Market News
The Ottawa market is doing well, and gaining ground back since the “cool-down” of the market for the past five months. We are on par with the strong sales of last April, and the resale market is up 34.9 per cent since last month.
Sandy Hill
Sandy Hill is a one of Ottawa’s central neighbourhoods bordered in the west by the Rideau Canal, in the east by the Rideau River, in the north by Rideau Street and in the south by the Queensway. Historically, it was originally the estate of Louis-Theodore Besserer who was a businessman, notary and political figure in… Read More >>
Discover Leslie Park!
Located just south of Baseline Road and West of Greenbank lies a cosy residential community that shouldn’t be overlooked. Leslie Park is not a fancy neighbourhood. It is a solid, safe, friendly, caring and hospitable neighbourhood where kids play on the streets, neighbours share conversations and schools are just a walk away. Leslie Park Elementary… Read More >>
March 2013 Ottawa Real Estate Board Market News
The Ottawa market has been described as steady and stable for the past few years. It’s not going up drastically, and it’s not going down drastically. The market was forecasted to slow down in 2013 as a result of recent mortgage changes, and indeed it has.
February 2013 Ottawa Real Estate Board Market News
It is clear that the Ottawa resale market has slowed down in comparison to this time last year. The government was successful in its quest to ‘cool down’ the market. However, if we look at this month’s sales, in comparison to last month’s sales, the market seems to be picking back up as we approach the busy… Read More >>
What’s Wrong With My New House?!
So you buy a wonderful new home that maybe isn’t so new and anticipate all the good times you will have there. And then one day, water stops running out of your kitchen tap. Or you see water seeping in along the sides of your basement wall. Blame it on your home inspector? Perhaps. But… Read More >>
Ontario Top 100 Neighbourhoods
Hintonburg is the top neighbourhood in Ottawa according to Real Estate Wealth magazine, November 2012 issue.
January 2013 Ottawa Real Estate Board Market News
The Ottawa resale market, which started to flatten out in November and December – potentially as a result of the governments’ aim to “cool down” the market – maintained its steadiness into January. January 2013 isn’t too far off from the numbers we’ve seen in recent years, and although the units sold are a tad… Read More >>
Hintonburg’s Annual Street Hockey
Hintonburg’s Annual Street Hockey Tournament was another huge success this year! With five neighbourhood teams, hot chocolate (supplied by the Hintonburger) and plenty of spirit, defending champions, the Hustlers, were ousted by the Locals this time around. Thanks to the Hintonburg Community Association and volunteers, fun was had by all! Once again, we are proud… Read More >>
We Are Top 3% Nationally
For the fifth consecutive year at Royal Lepage Diane & Jen have been awarded the Diamond level in sales achievement – top 3% nationally. We are truly humbled by this award, as we know it wouldn’t be possible without our wonderful and loyal clientele! Thank you!
What’s in Store for 2013?
A great new year is ahead and Ottawa’s housing market should remain balanced. According to CMHC’s Fall Forecast, Ottawa will see a 2.1% decline in the number of sales this year but a .08% increase in price on average. Looking back at 2012, we saw a 2.4% price increase overall. The full forecast is available… Read More >>
