Ottawa sees Home Prices Increase by 6.6% Year of Year

Ottawa's real estate market has seen a strong year. The average price of a residential-class property in Ottawa has increased by 6.6% year over year. This increase is led by a 7.4% increase in prices of two-storey single-family homes. The graph below shows the price increase since 2005.

If you are contemplating buying or selling a property in Ottawa in the coming months and would like to discuss your plans call Ottawa real estate agent, Roch St-Georges at 613-889-7732.

Vanier Construction Projects - December 2018

The neighbourhood of Vanier located east of Downtown Ottawa has been seeing lots of new construction projects include many different types. From infills of single family homes to semi-detached properties all the way to planned condominium developments to retirement homes. Vanier has been seeing lots of movement when it comes to real estate. Here are some real estate projects currently underway in the Vanier neighbourhood at the beginning of December 2018.

67-71 Marquette Avenue

Builders are now on the second level of this 3.5 storey apartment building that will house 22 rental units and as well as covered parking.

62, 64, 66, 68, Jolliet Avenue

Homes are being built on this site with front/back units.

135 Barrette Street

Condominium project located in Vanier between Beechwood Avenue and Barrette Street. It will see the existing church repurposed for a retail food store, a restaurant at grade level, a new building as well as underground parking. There will be 38 residential units and 44 parking spots.

136 Laval Street

This property one had a detached house. This house has been demolished and in it's place the landowners have built semi-detached homes.

If you are planning on buying a property or land for investment in the Vanier area or have questions about the Vanier real estate market please call 613-889-7732 to discuss with Roch St-Georges, Ottawa real estate agent with EXIT Realty Matrix.

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5 Things to Know When Buying A Home

Buying a own home in Ottawa is the goal of many. You have enough money to buy a home, but you have no idea on how to buy a Ottawa house that will suit for you. Are you looking for an article that will help you to buy your dream house? You are now on the right path because this article will give you 5 things that you must know before buying a home in Ottawa. This will help you a lot. The things you must need to know are as follows:

Have enough financial money

Saving enough money to buy your dream house gives you many benefits. The first one is, having and enough money to buy your house will save your time for browsing or visiting a different house which is you can’t afford.  It is a worse feeling of being attracted by the house then you realized that your money is not enough to buy that house. Having enough money will also benefit not just you but also your realtor. Sellers will think that you are serious about buying a house in Ottawa through your smart bidding. Smart bidding with your Ottawa realtor will give you the advantage to get the house you wanted. Saving enough money is the first thing you must do before buying a home.

Know your taste and style of living

You must know your taste of living. Do you want to live in urban places? Examine yourself on what type of place do you want to buy your Ottawa home. Before buying your dream house, make sure that it will suit your taste because if it didn’t your money will be worthless. Try to visit some places first, and if you feel that you are comfortable at that place, you can start on finding a house that is located in that place.

Have email notifications alerts for Homes listed in Ottawa

Having a notification alert will save your time visiting different places just to see if the house fits your criteria. There is an automated tool that will alert you if there is a sale of a Ottawa house that is suitable for you. You will just set the things you want on buying a house and just wait and relax until there is an alert that there is a house that will suit on your taste.

Find your Ottawa Neighbourhood that is best suited

You must also choose the house that was located in a peaceful place. It depends upon on what is your own definition of peaceful place. You must also find a house that is located in a risk-free area. In case of an emergency, you can assure that you are safe inside your Ottawa house.

Don’t give your money off without the house title

This tip will help you from being robbed by your seller. Once the contract is made, then you must ask and claim the title of the house before you give your money to them. There is nothing wrong for being assured.

The above tips are the things you must know before buying your dream home.

Thanks to Jessica for submitting this.

Students Arriving in Ottawa Finding Few Rental Options

Ottawa's summer is coming to an end and this means students from Ottawa's Universities and Colleges are back in Ottawa looking for apartments for the school year to come.

Those who were able to secure apartments before the summer started are feeling a sigh of relief as they will not have to compete with those looking for spaces for September 1st. The latest CMHC data from October 2017 shows Ottawa's vacancy rate at 1.7%. Average rent for the City at that time was $1,136.

According to PadMapper, a popular rental website says property prices saw double digits growth in 13 of the 25 Canadian cities last year. The median price one-bedroom apartment in the City of Ottawa in July was $1,250 up 15.7% from last year.

Investors looking to purchase condos or houses for investment purposes call Roch St-Georges at 613-889-7732 to discuss your real estate needs in Ottawa. I also provide on-going property management services and tenant placement services.

Ottawa University LRT Station - Update

The Ottawa LRT is scheduled to open later this year and some stations are looking great! Here are a few shots from the Ottawa University Station (uOttawa LRT Station).

Those looking to live near the Sandy Hill, the ByWard Market or Centre Town be sure to visit our uOttawa LRT station page to find local accommodation. Looking for assitance to buy or rent in the area call 613-889-7732 

Things to do in Ottawa - Museum of Nature

The Canadian Museum of Nature located at 240 McLeod Street in Ottawa is a great spot for the family to spend an afternoon. It is currently hosting the Brain "The Inside Story" exhibit until September 3rd 2018.

Some of the permanent galleries are the Fossil Gallery, Earth Gallery, Mammal Gallery, Water Gallery, Bird Gallery, Nature Live with insects, Stone Wall Gallery and the Landscapes of Canada Gardens outside of the front doors. Finally, a new permanent gallery opened in 2017 called The Canada Goose Arctic Gallery.

Driving along McLeod Street one will notice the large glass structure over the front doors. Known as the "Queens' Lantern" this dramatic space inside the museum currently has a large Jellyfish hanging from its ceiling and is visible from the outside.

General admission prices for adults is $18.50 while the cost is $16.50 for seniors and students. Children (3-12) is $14.50. Please note the Canadian Museum of Nature is free on Thursday evenings from 5pm to 8pm as well as on July 1st (Canada Day).

For more information visit the Musem of Nature website.

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Things to do in Ottawa - Ottawa Champions Baseball

Ottawa has a professional baseball team playing in the Can-Am League. Founded in 2014 the team has won 1st place in the Can-Am league in 2016 defeating the Rockland Boulders. Games are played at the Raymond Chabot Grand Thornton Park (or RCGT Park) located at 300 Coventry Rd just off HWY 417.

Located close to Downtown Ottawa getting to a game is very convenient as one can take the Light Rail Train once it opens and get off at the Tremblay Station of the LRT. Parking on site is $5. The RCGT park has a capacity of 10,332. 

For a fun, cheap night out catch one of their home games by visiting the Ottawa Champions website! 

Tickets are $14 for adults, $11 for seniors and students, youth (6-15) is $5. Come for a Saturday night game and enjoy fireworks after the game!

Here are pictures from my summer client appreciation night in the private RCGT booth.