It’s named for its high altitude, but don’t let that fool you. Alta Vista is a thriving residential neighbourhood with a population of approximately 20,000. Often described as a safe, calm but friendly suburb, Alta Vista has a mix of retirees and young, new families. ...
Variable? Fixed? Open? Closed? There’s so much to consider when choosing your first mortgage, and all that pressure can be stressful. It’s a huge commitment, and choosing the right mortgage can help save your thousands – even tens of thousands. ...
They say young people are the tastemakers of the trendiest neighbourhoods, which is why you’ll find most of them in Ottawa west end. Where yuppies meet hippies we are heading to Ottawa west end to immerse ourselves in the neighbourhoods of Westboro, Wellington,...
It’s time for another neighbourhood spotlight, and this time we’re moving north from Barrhaven to the communities of Grenfell Glen, Pineglen, Merivale Gardens & Country Place. If you see a real estate listing for one of these neighbourhoods, it more likely than...
You’re moving! Do you have the right packing list? Picture this. You’ve finally arrived in your new home, with your packed, sealed and labelled moving boxes. You pull out the box of kitchen essentials, congratulating yourself on your organizational skills. Now,...
Could Ottawa’s real estate market be cooling down? According to June’s 2021 residential resale market, home sales were up only 2% compared to a year ago and there was a lower volume of activity compared to last month (May). For details on June’s...
