Your Ottawa Real Estate update

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE for July 2010 Adrian DeloreyAdventure Bootcamp and 180FITNESS In September of last year I stumbled upon the Orleans Adventure Bootcamp while searching for an Ottawa fitness studio. After having done NOTHING (physical activity I mean) in a little over 10 yrs I decided to jump ...

This morning the Bank of Canada raised the Prime lending rate... a great colleague of mine who is a Mortage Advisor in Ottawa, Jacquie Bushell, sent out a great little email with some helpful info and frequently asked questions that I would love to share with you... here's what you can expect fro...

Ottawa real estate has experienced quite a strong sellers market in the first half of 2010. If you were a Seller - sit back, relax and your property will sell above asking in a matter of days! (even hours in some cases!!) If you were a Buyer - strap on your seatbelt because this is going to be a ...

ORLEANS STUDIO TOUR 2010 this Weekend! The Orleans Studio Tour is an annual showcase of Ottawa East End artists. Founded in 2007 by Marielle Dubois, a local Orleans artist they began with 19 artists and 9 studios. Now in their fourth year, the 2010 Orleans Studio Tour will be held on June 12th an...

May 2010 Schedule For all of you DIY homeowners the list below is for you! Did you know your local Home Depot store offers great Do it Yourself Workshops in Ottawa every month on seasonal projects or even every day around the home renovations?! Stay tuned next month for an updated list of Do it ...

Professional Profile for May 2010 Lucie HalleMortgage AgentDominion Lending Centre - Mortgage Excellence I was lucky enough to have met Lucie a few years ago since I was searching for a new mortgage agent in Ottawa. I have always tried to align myself with like-minded professionals that I feel co...

How's the housing market in Ottawa? Hottest April on record for resale housing market. As we approach the summer we're seeing a little more inventory on the market however multiple offers are still very popular. Interest rates have risen a little and buyers are strongly recommended to visit their...

With only a little over a month left until the HST hits us it's important to be informed and prepared to help ease the transition for you and your family. HST is coming... What is the HST?The Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) is the harmonized value-added tax that will replace the federal Goods and Serv...

The Princess and the Tulip - the History of The Canadian Tulip Festival When the Germans invaded the Netherlands in 1940, the Dutch royal family fled to the safety of England. Unfortunately, England was not much safer; Queen Wilhelmina decided to send her daughter and heir Princess Juliana to Can...

I would like to share with you a question that a client asked me last week regarding home inspections in Ottawa. Below you'll find her email to me which is actually quite a commonly asked question - I thought I'd share since many of you may be asking yourself the same thing!? Hi Christiane, I was...