Single Story For Sale in Chatelaine Village • 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® $157,900 Chatelaine Village, Orléans  -  Amazing location right in heart of Chatelaine Village! This 3 bed, 2 bath home features Ceramic in the kitchen and baths,high quality laminated floors in the living room and dining room areas, and a partially finished basement with recreation room. Backyard is private and fully fenced for your enjoyment. Close to Petrie Island Beach, the River and bikes paths. Don't miss out on this great opportunity! 04/14/2010

A Spring flea market is always a delight, but even more so when you don't have to travel far to enjoy it, like no further than your own neighborhood! This Saturday, April 17, take a nice relaxing stroll to E.S.C. Beatrice-Desloges school in Orleans for the semi-annual Women Entrepreneur's Show & Sale. Let your inner fashionista be seduced by beautiful hand-made jewelry, trend-setting clothing, and chic make-up for that finishing touch to your new look. Culinary lovers discover spices and cookware. Get great gift ideas and expert advice on a variety of services offered by our local business community. Some featured vendors to enjoy: Avon, Blooming Bundles, Epicure Selections, Eco Mama, Stella&Dot, Party Lite, Essence Life Studio, Gymboree, Posh Kids, Mary Kay, and BGGO Boutique, just to ... 04/14/2010

One of the Ottawa Real Estate Questions I often get asked by First Time Buyers is "I have heard there are some benefits for me as a first time home buyer, what are they ?"   Well essentially the two main benefitsd are that that the government gives a rebate of up to $ 2000 off of Land Transfer Tax and so a property up to about $225 000 would carry little to no land transfer tax if the buyers have never owned a property anywhere else in the world.If one buyer has owned a property and the other buyer has never owned a property and they are buying the home together, then the benefit will accrue to one member only(who never owned a property before)  and the land transfer tax will be halved so up to $ 1000 would be discounted.  The second major benefit is that you can draw $ 25 000 of the RR... 04/12/2010

How's the housing market in Ottawa? Ottawa housing market soars into spring! Another month has gone by and another successful one at that! I can't help but mention that Ottawa is such a great city in which to be a homeowner. With our average price consistently rising and our interest rates rising but still very attractive what do you we have to complain about!? Inventory is slowly rising and giving our buyers more selection and in turn our sellers are experiencing a little more competition. I look forward to seeing what our summer months will bring :) According to the Ottawa Real Estate Board president Pierre de Varennes the total number of home sales in March was 1,499 compared with 1,161 in March 2009, an increase of 29.1 per cent. "The spring market kicked off early and strong this y... 04/12/2010

One if the Ottawa Real Estate Questions I often get asked is "do I know of any Ottawa Homes That Need Work ?" for sale ? Well my answer is that MOST Ottawa homes need work ! In fact if you own a home, it needs work ! Flippancy aside, there are two categories of homes that need work, 1) Homes that need to be updated with a fresh coat of paint, perhaps tired carepts replaced with hardwood floors, ceramic instead of vinyl in the foyer, a new liner in the shower , I call these "cosmetic changes" , but then you get homes that need work that involves a much larger expense such as a totally updated kitchen and new bathrooms, moving walls around, building on new rooms or additional garage space or building a new deck plus perhaps all of the above mentioned "cosmetic changes". Then there is the ... 04/09/2010

This is a weekend event that has something for the entire family-a great way to jump-start your summer!  These are two huge events; the Cottage show will encompass more than 80,000 square feet in the Aberdeen Pavilion and Exhibition Hall while the Big Backyard show will encompass more than 30, 000 square feet in the Coliseum Building.   If you are a cottage owner, plan to eventually own a cottage, or simply enjoy the outdoors, then the Cottage show will have products and services of interest to you. Anything regarding buying, building, renovating and maintaining cottages or country homes will be featured at the 9th annual Cottage show. The cottage porch stage will feature:   Architects & Cottage Design Art & Photography Boat & Marine Accessories Builders - Cottages & Custom Homes, Cotta... 04/08/2010

Maintaining your health should be a priority in this life, but sometimes even as we feel motivated to adopt healthier lifestyles we become overwhelmed figuring out the best way to do so. What vitamins should we take? Should we buy organic products? What's the healthiest way to lose weight? These questions, without clear answers, can misguide your efforts to stay healthy. The Green Wellness Expo is your solution. The primary focus of the Wellness Expo is to help people improve their physical, mental, and bio-chemical health. Guest speakers draw on their experiences in the natural health field to answer your questions and steer your health in the right direction.  Whether you want more information on managing stress, natural beauty products, different healthcare professionals, natural and... 04/08/2010

Single Story For Sale in Emerald Woods Spacious and well maintained 3 bedroom! • 3 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® $279,900 Emerald Woods, Ottawa  -  Spacious & well maintained 3 bedroom semi detached feels like a single family home. Updates include gleaming hardwood floors, main bath, windows, roof, and ceramic tile entry. Large master bedroom features a double closet and a 2 piece en-suite. Main floor family room features a cozy wood fireplace, and walkout to 12'x20' deck. Private backyard boasts extra deep fenced yard, and double width driveway with inside entry from garage. With-in seconds to great amenities including schools, shopping, and transitway. On a quiet mature tree-lined street 04/08/2010

Announcing a price reduction on 2256 Iris St, a 2 bath, 4 bedroom single story.  MLS# 750446  $349,900 Charmingly updated & completely renovated family Bungalow located on oversized premium lot. Recent improvements include: basement windows 2009 and updated windows on main level, roof 2009, central air conditioning 2005, furnace 2006, shed 2009, repaved driveway 2009, parging 2009 and refinished hardwood floors 2006. Kitchen 2006 which features solid oak custom cabinets, granite counter, and extra deep sinks. Completely renovated bathrooms in 2009 that both feature a soaker tub and stunning modern ceramic. This home also offers a great opportunity for in-law suite or rental income unit. 04/06/2010

Interesting story.  Divorce situation owners need to sell and they select a friend of the family to represent them in the sale of their home.  Nice 4 bedroom, double garage, hardwood flooring, painted in neutral colours, ceramic flooring in foyer and kitchen, granite counter tops in kitchen and all 4 bathrooms.  Huge and I mean huge master bedroom with a four piece ensuite.  A beautiful home but they need to sell.  They want XXXX for the property -  a bit much  but still doable.  The agent received 1 offer and it didn't go anywhere because they absolutely wanted the asking price.  Then when the listing contract expired I was contacted and listed the house lower than the original price.  The Sellers  blamed the previous agent but realized after a few Open Houses that the house was overpr... 04/03/2010

2 Story For Rent/Lease in Fallingbrook Open concept 2+1 bedroom Family Home! • 3 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story "Detached" - $1,695 Monthly Fallingbrook, Orléans  -  $1695 plus utilities. Available May or JuneCharming and well maintained Urbandale Cranwell model. 2+1 bedroom, plus loft area which you could create as a 4th bedroom with your personal touches. Open concept floor plan offering 1580 sq ft of living space, inside entry from garage leads you to a convenient main floor laundry area, large kitchen with patio doors onto deck area and included gas BBQ for spring and summer backyard entertaining. 5 appliances, Cozy gas fireplace in living room and tasteful laminate flooring throughout. Large partly finished basement features 3rd bedroom. 04/01/2010

www.MyOttawaRealEstate.com has a Spectacular New Listing coming up on the Market Soon at 262 Helm Circle in the Neighbourhood of Fairwinds.  Built by Mattamy Homes, this Immaculate 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom detached 2 storey family home boast 70k in extras and upgrades.  This home features gleaming hardwood floors, and a gourmet chef's kitchen on a fully fenced corner lot.  Move in condition!  Located right off of Maple Grove near Terry Fox Drive in Stittsville. If interested in a private viewing of this property please contact our Real Estate team at info@myottawarealestate.com or 613-797-1010. 03/31/2010

Kids grow so fast and in the wake of their many growth spurts are outgrown clothing, toys, bikes, books, you name it! Time to collect up all of those things that your children don't use or don't need anymore and bring it all to Terry Fox School on April 9th for the Kids Spring and Summer Used Clothing Drive. Consider selling items like old sports equipment, books, clothing, old school bags, bikes, snow boots and snowsuits, even old CDs! Anyone who has items they would like sold are to drop them off at Terry Fox on Friday, April 9th, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The sale will be held on Saturday, April 10th from 9a.m. to noon. A portion of the proceeds is given to Terry Fox School for kindly hosting the event. Bring cash, no debit or visa, and all sales are final.  If this sounds like an event yo... 03/31/2010

BUYER BEWARE Last week, I was contacted by a very nice couple who were being transferred to Ottawa and wanted to purchase a new home.  They did their homework and were so happy that all they needed to do is to view the location and have me (their real estate agent) review the paperwork and its a done deal. So, off to the site we go, and first thing that strikes me is that there are hydro towers running just behind the Buyers property.  So I point this out to them and they say "that's OK doesn't bother us".  I said no, but are you thinking of potential resale.  They said - no its OK.  Then while looking at the model home, I noticed that there was a planned and approved transit way behind the property line - WAIT A MINUTE - I tell my Buyers did you know about the transit way - No was thei... 03/29/2010

The Canadian Real Estate Association has been more than cooperative and civil in trying to amend the Competition Bureau's contentions that CREA inflates prices for real estate services by keeping tight reins on the MLS system, but yesterday CREA agents proved they will no longer take the bullying of the Competition Bureau and stated they would rather "take their chances on a court showdown than make further concessions to appease Ottawa's competition watchdog." CREA has already changed rules that used to require agents to represent sellers for the entire duration that a property is listed on MLS. As of Monday, CREA made it possible for seller's to represent themselves without an agent's help and only pay a flat-fee for the use of CREA's MLS system. This is a huge concession on CREA's be... 03/29/2010

2 Story For Sale in Chateauneuf Beautiful 3 Bedroom family home! • 2 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story "Detached" - MLS® $306,900  1920 Markwell Cr. Chateauneuf, Orléans  -  Renovated top to bottom! Impeccably well maintained 3 bedroom family home located in the desirable & well established neighbourhood of Chateauneuf. This beautiful home features new vinyl windows (‘09') and doors including garage door, newer furnace, re-shingled roof, gleaming maple hardwood in living room and dining room, and cozy gas fireplace. Upgraded eat-in kitchen features ceramic floors and backsplash, refaced cabinets, countertop, sink and faucet. Newly renovated bathrooms which include soaker tub, toilets, ceramic floors, vanities, sinks and faucets. The upper level features large master bedroom, and tasteful laminate fl... 03/29/2010

On Saturday, March 27th, international landmarks such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, The CN Tower in Toronto, The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, and Rome's Colosseum, will switch off to darkness as symbols of hope for our planet and the urgent need for climate change.   Over 4,000 cities across 88 countries participate in Earth Hour, a movement that started in Australia in 2007 and has since grown to be the world's largest climate change initiative. We encourage everyone in Ottawa to join the global campaign and observe Earth Hour by turning off your lights from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 27th, 2010. This is your voice calling for action on climate change. Ottawa is an active participant in Earth Hour and tomorrow evening City Hall will go dark as well as most other ... 03/26/2010

Last week-end was the H'Art of Ottawa exhibit that we recently blogged about.  MyOttawaRealEstate.com went out to support the exhibit that day to see what amazing things are happening in our community!!!  Check out our vidoe below regarding his days events..... http://www.youtube.com/user/Myottawarealestate#p/a/u/0/W2p_lpJ1mcs   03/24/2010

Single Story For Sale in Chapel Hill South Minto built 4 bedroom! • 2,223 sq. ft., 4 bath, 4 bdrm single story - MLS® $469,900 Chapel Hill South, Ottawa  -  Impeccably Maintained 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom Minto Dakota Model on oversized fully fenced premium corner lot. Facing a park & within walking distance to schools, this home features an open concept floor plan offering approximately 2245 square feet of living space. Improvements include upgraded cabinets in kitchen, open staircase to basement, extra and oversized windows,9 ft ceilings, professionally painted, mature landscaping.   03/24/2010

Single Story For Sale in Byward Market Don't Miss Out on This Opportunity • 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story "Apartment" - MLS® #752369  $379,900 Byward Market, Lower Town  -  Spectacular west facing open concept 2 bedroom, 2 full bath apartment in the heart of the Byward Market. Ideal for executives,this condo boasts approximately 1070 sqft including convenient in unit Den. Contemporary and unique layout enhanced with 9 foot ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, 6 appliances, custom window treatments, as well as a 21 foot balcony. Also included are underground parking and storage locker. 03/23/2010