ottawa real estate: 3 bedroom townhome in Orleans, great for young families - 08/20/21 01:26 PM
Check out this 3 bedroom townhome in the Heart of Orleans. Entering the home, you step into a bright foyer that brings you to the open concept living and dining room. The kitchen is spacious and bright and can overlook out to the open room, making it great for entertaining guests. The dining room has patio doors that gains access to the gorgeous deck. There is also a partial bath. The entire main floor has brand new flooring The second floor has a large primary bed that has an ensuite and a wonderful walk-in closet. Great for convenience and extra room! … (2 comments)

ottawa real estate: Rainy Day in Ottawa - 08/19/21 07:44 AM

How to Spend a Rainy Day in Ottawa
The key to spending a great rainy day in Ottawa, lies in the activities. We found some great local spots to get lost in on those days where the sun won't shine, but you would still like to have a little city fun! Ottawa has so much to offer and discover, lets explore!
Visit one of Ottawas Finest Museums!
There is something for everyone in Ottawa's many museum locations. Whether you are interested in art, history, science or space, there is a place for you to explore and learn something new. This is a great way … (0 comments)

ottawa real estate: 3 story, 2 bedroom modern townhome in Orleans - 08/16/21 10:19 AM
Welcome to this beautiful and modern 3 story, 2 bedroom townhome in Orleans. Stepping into the home, you are greeted by the laundry room and storage room, great to store extra belongings. Heading up, there is a partial bath, and then you will see the big open concept main living area with gleaming hardwood floors. The open room consists of the kitchen, dining, and living room. There are also patio doors that lead you out onto the spacious balcony. This is great for entertaining guests or having big family gatherings. The third floor has a large primary bedroom with the convenience … (2 comments)

ottawa real estate: Local Food Trucks You Must Try! - 07/19/21 10:46 AM
 
 
 
Local Orleans Eats 
Explore the food trucks your hometown has to offer! Taste some of Ottawa's inventive chief's dishes on wheels this season! 
 
The Jean Richer Team loves to support local restaurants in beautiful Orleans. We enjoy visiting these fantastic Food Trucks this time of year and taking advantage of our great Ottawa weather. We hope you enjoyed learning about some of the local vendors in our area. Please feel free to stay in touch and contact us for all of your Ottawa real estate needs!
 
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ottawa real estate: Summer Florals - 07/19/21 08:03 AM
 
Summer Florals
This beautiful season is filled with fresh greenery and beautiful fields of flowers for us to admire and enjoy. This time of year makes us ready to fill our homes with the aroma of gorgeous flowers and to give them to those we love. Fresh flowers are also a great housewarming gift for the owner of a new home, they add that finishing touch and warmth to the space. With a plethora of floral options to choose from, here are some local floral shops where you can find the beautiful seasonal flowers they have to offer. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Crown Floral Boutique
Located Locally on … (0 comments)

ottawa real estate: New Beautiful Townhomes of Rockland - 07/16/21 12:38 PM
From Clement Construction, here are their gorgeous new-build townhomes located in the heart of Rockland. This 2 story, 3 bed 2 bath home gives a luxurious feel when you walk onto the gleaming hardwood floors. The main living room is designed with an open concept kitchen, living, and dining, with patio doors overlooking out to the backyard. The kitchen features 5 appliances with beautiful cabinets and ceramic floors. Going up to the second floor are 3 bedrooms. The bright primary bedroom is spacious and able to fit a king-sized bed. The backyard is ideal for relaxing with close ones.
 
Check out a … (4 comments)

ottawa real estate: HOT Listing - Beautiful Home In the Heart of Orleans - 02/10/21 08:12 AM
Step inside to your comforting townhome, located on a quiet cul-de-sac at the heart of Orleans. A pure white entryway that brings you up to a snug family room with natural light shining in all areas. A spacious kitchen with lovely white cabinets and mainly white appliances. The large dining room overlooking the backyard is picture perfect for family get togethers. Walking up to the second floor, you have a beautiful primary bedroom with a 4 piece ensuite and the pleasure of a big walk-in closet. Continue heading up and you'll spot two cozy bedrooms, a full bath, and a laundry … (2 comments)

ottawa real estate: Ottawa Market update for November 2020 - 12/04/20 07:13 PM
The Ottawa Real Estate market is pretty active. Even during these COVID times, we are seeing a very active real estate market. The number of transactions is still increasing and the average price is also increasing. 
How's the market in your area? 
Feel free to reach out if you would like a complimentary market evaluation of your home. 
 
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ottawa real estate: Looking at homes during COVID-19 - 04/06/20 03:53 AM
As Realtors, we are taking social-distancing very seriously! It is getting to a point where almost everyone knows someone who has been affected by this virus. Even during these difficult times, buyers still need to find a home. We are trying to come up with various ways to get people to see homes without actually being at the home. I have put together a video of my model home in Rockland for our future projects in Rockland & Embrun. 
 
This is one way to get people to still see a home without a physical visit to the home. 
 
What are your thoughts on … (1 comments)

ottawa real estate: Ottawa Real Estate Market update - December 2019 - 01/10/20 12:03 PM
How's the Market in Ottawa? This is one of the questions we get all the time. The Ottawa Real Estate market has been very strong throughout all of 2019. We are still seeing multiple offers and not enough listings. 
The prices in Ottawa keep increasing and the number of transactions is also increasing despite the fact that we don't have enough listings at the moment. 
 
December 2019 numbers are as follows?
Average residential home $500,316
Average condo price $ 310,675
 
Number of transactions:
Residential: 534
Condos: 227
 
It's a great time to be putting your home on the market to get you TOP dollar!
 
Give us a call today and … (0 comments)

ottawa real estate: August 2019 - Ottawa Real Estate Market Update - 09/06/19 03:48 AM
The Ottawa Real Estate Board has just released the stats for August 2019. As expected the number of transactions have increased and so has the prices. 
 If you are thinking of selling your home, this might be a great time to get it ready and make it available for everyone to see. The inventory of homes is still low and there are still many buyers out there looking for a new home. The kids are back in school and the routines are getting back into place, which means there will likely be more buyers searching. 
Here is a quick rundown of August stats … (2 comments)

ottawa real estate: 4 tips for the first time home buyer - 03/18/19 06:20 AM
You've decided it's time to start your home search. There are so many things to consider before you start your home search. Where do you start? Who do you talk to? When do you do certain things? And so much more! 
This is a good start to get you going when buying a home. Another great tip is to reach out to your local Realtor to guide you along the process. Your Realtor can show you the step by step process to make it much easier for you.  
If you have any questions, big or small, give me a call or send me … (0 comments)

ottawa real estate: Ottawa Real Estate Market update - November 2018 - 12/05/18 03:57 PM
The Ottawa Real Estate stats for the month of November have just been released. Are you curious to see what is going on in your area or are you aware of what's happening in the Real Estate market?
 We are still seeing a strong market in the Ottawa area. The number of transactions has dropped from last year, however, the prices continue to increase. The inventory is still low, which could account for the lower number of transactions. We still see an active market even if winter is coming sooner than later. 
If you've been thinking of selling your home, this might be … (0 comments)

ottawa real estate: Market Update for Ottawa - October 2018 - 11/07/18 06:34 PM
The Ottawa Real Estate market is still pretty active, considering we are now in November. 
 During the month of October 2018, there were 1,383 residential properties sold in Ottawa. In October 2017, there were 1,237 transactions, which means an increase of 11.8% over last year. The breakdown of Residential to Condo is 1,223 vs 324 for condos. 
What are you seeing in your neighborhood? 
The average price of a residential home in Ottawa is $449,005 and the average condo price is $271,350. The prices keep increasing which means a very solid market. 
If you or someone you know is thinking of selling, this might be a … (0 comments)

ottawa real estate: How's the market in Ottawa for May 2018? - 06/06/18 12:27 PM
The market is HOT in Ottawa. Have you seen houses go up for sale and then a week or so later you see the SOLD sign! That's the kind of market it's been. If your house shows well and is priced right, it will sell quickly. We are still seeing some multiple offer situations.
 - Have the prices gone up or down?
 - Are there more transactions?
 - What if I put my house up for sale?
 - What did the neighbour's house sell for?
 - What do you think?

For a more detailed analysis of your home, street, neighborhood, make sure to reach out, we … (0 comments)

ottawa real estate: Three Men In A Tub! Capital City Pools & Spas - 03/29/18 07:28 AM
If you are buying a home in the Ottawa area that has a pool or hot tub they we highly recommend Capital City Pools & Spas!!

Ottawa’s Pool, Swim Spa, and Hot Tub Experts. Enjoy Self-Cleaning Hot Tubs!! Our Hydropool Self-Cleaning hot tubs require minimal maintenance, are efficient, and save you time and effort year round. We have various sizes from hot tubs that seat 2-3 people all the way up to 7-9 people.
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ottawa real estate: Ottawa Photography | Family Storytelling farah photography - 03/22/18 08:00 AM
farah Photography specializes in telling your family story; birthdays, extended family moments, special events, and weddings.
farah Photography would love to meet your family and capture part of your story!
Looking to buy a home in the Orleans area contact Jean Richer who lives and supports the local community of Orleans.
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ottawa real estate: Get To Know Your Orleans Community Before Buying A Home! - 02/20/18 07:36 AM
We live and love our Orleans community so it's important that we get to know the businesses that surround where we live. Orleans Home Hardware is 100% Canadian owned, with 100,000 different items available! There's a perfect Home store for your home project, gift idea or everyday household item. Orleans Home Hardware you can find housewares, hand and power tools, plumbing and electrical supplies, paint and painting supplies, and offer Free Home Renovation Quotes, plus so much more!
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ottawa real estate: Shake It Out With RBC Mortgage | Home Buying - 02/16/18 05:25 AM

Living and working in your community is pretty awesome when it's such a great community like Orleans. One of the nice things about the local look and feel is that you get to meet local business owners such as Guy Bourque from the Royal Bank. Guy is a mortgage broker and cares for all of his clients. 
You can also check out a lot more local business owners that are part of our local community. You can visit LiveLoveOrleans.com to see everything Orleans has to offer. 
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ottawa real estate: Ultimate Home Buying Experience - Open House - 02/05/18 11:17 AM
Let's Give You The Ultimate Home Buying Experience With Our New Townhouses!
Come visit our Model Home this Sunday - Open House!
An extended middle unit, 3 bedrooms, open concept kitchen. Hardwood on the main floor, ceramic in the kitchen, foyer & bathrooms. Many options to choose from to make it your own. Quality construction throughout. Sodded front & back, paved driveway, eavestrough and so much more. 5 appliances are also included in our price. These homes are located on a premium lot in Morris Village. 
Phase II to be launched soon! Talk to Jean about getting on the Pre-Booking List 613-614-3025 or Jean@JeanRicher.com.  … (0 comments)

 
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