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Were you able to get Justin Bieber tickets?.......WE DID......keep watching for more news, we're feeling generous! Good Luck! www.ottawa4you.com Carolyn Neeson, Sales Representative Ottawa 4 You Team Keller Williams VIP Realty, Brokerage Independently... [ more ]

Canadians are paying off their debts faster, with the number of those more than three months behind on loan payments dropping to a record low, according to a report Thursday from Equifax Canada. The latest National Credits Trends study by the credit monitoring firm... [ more ]

It's winter which means frigid temperatures, snow and ice. If you are thinking of selling your home this winter lets first look at the pros and cons to help you make a decision that is right for you. Cons: 1. Gardens, roofs, yards, pools and landscaping do not... [ more ]

Winter, usually this snow falls when the temperature is slightly below zero and typically in the Winter the temperature will stay below zero and the snow does not melt significantly. When the temperature rises above zero as it has several times in the last month... [ more ]

WOW...lots of snow & a brand new pair of cross country skis!! What more could you want!! So here I am, all decked out & ready to go. I walk over to the Ottawa River path just behind my condo. The sun is shining & I am ready to go.New easy... [ more ]

Absolutely breath taking,year round view of the Ottawa River & Gatineau Hill. This Condo is located in the Classic Commodore Quay. The home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms plus a den. The price has just been adjusted to $630,000...amazing opportunity... [ more ]

Luxury west end building backing ont the Ottawa River & walking path!Popular San Francisco model finally available in Commodores Quay! This spacious condo offers nearly 1700 sq ft of fine living space. There are 2 bedrooms plus a den, large eatin kitchen, formal... [ more ]

Breath taking all year  round view of the Ottawa River & Gatineau Hills!!This newly listed, west end condo has been recently updated with new kitchen cupboards, countertop, back splash, refurbished bathroom, fresh paint & upgraded light fixtures.... [ more ]

I cannot believe that Jan is just about over and I haven't even sent out a Happy New year blog to all of you great people!!! I hope you had a great Christmas and a wonderful start to 2013! I know it has been VERY cold...what can I say...weather is one... [ more ]

Here is an early state of the market for Ottawa homes sales for January 24, 2013. I want to compare the first 23 days of January 2012 to the first 23 days of January 2013. Freehold sales are moving along quite slow for the 1st 3 weeks.  Only 244 units have... [ more ]

 How To Choose The Best Amortization Period For You   Amortization Period: the number of years it will take you to pay off your mortgage balance in full. Balance owing is $0.00 !   Term: The period of time that your current mortgage rate and... [ more ]

 Ottawa resale home activity has been stable since 1980 to 2012 (with the exception of minor decreases in 1994-1996 i.e. 0.04--2.9%). The average sale price of residential properties has increased each year by 6.9%. See the chart below for more detailed... [ more ]

 Bells Corners: A Great Place To Call Home Hard to believe this was once a rural community surrounded by dairy farms. It is a very walkable area, with great access to the NCC and the Trans Canada Trails not to mention the variety of eateries and places to... [ more ]

  You won’t pay HST on a resale home* More than a year after the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) was introduced in Ontario, an Ipsos-Reid poll commissioned by the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) and released in late October revealed that 58 per... [ more ]

It's hard to believe that it is actually January with the milder temperatures and rain we have been experiencing here in Ottawa. Rest assured it is not the spring thaw yet:)  With January comes the dull dreary weather, the holidays are over and the credit card... [ more ]