New lower fixed mortgage rates! Mortgage rates continue to move lower, definitely helping to motivate reluctant buyers. The following are our current specials, please see attached rate sheet for various term lengths and rates. (coutesy of Mike, Donna and Elyse of www.ottawashometeam.com )
 
1 year fixed @ 3.50%, 3 year fixed @ 3.75% and 5 year fixed @ 4.05%!
 
New Alternate Lender – VFC Home Mortgages is now open for business
VFC Hime Mortgages, a subsidiary of TD bank, is only available via the broker channel

$363,000!  This very tastefully decorated Minto-built home comes with all the upgrades you need to enjoy the good life. Conveniently located in one of the best planned areas of Orleans just blocks from all the new hot spots and shops.  - Sold!

Call to book your private appointment to see this wonderful home.  Come take a look!

Enjoy a very comfortable lifestyle in this immaculate home close to all the shopping you could want.  Just 6 years old, this home is better than new, and completely ready for you to move right in. 

City well-positioned for the creative age, leading scholars say in release of $2.2M study! - By Lee Greenberg, The Ottawa CitizenFebruary 6, 2009

TORONTO — The city of Ottawa, with its well-educated, service-oriented workforce, is ideally suited to a new vision of Ontario’s economy unveiled Thursday by two of the world’s leading scholars.

Urban theorist Richard Florida, author of the global best-selling book The Rise of the Creative Class, said Ottawa “is a world leader” in the ascent of what he calls a new, creative economy.

February 4, 2009 : Ottawa Real Estate Market Holds Steady!

Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 530 residential properties in January through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® system compared with 652 in January 2008, a decrease of 18.7 per cent. There were 467 sales in December 2008.

“While the market in Ottawa may not be booming, it’s certainly not a bust either. Sales declined the same amount in January as they did in December, which tells me that buyer confidence is holding steady here in the national capital,” said Board President Rick Snell.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is warning taxpayers to beware of a recent scam where some Canadians are receiving a letter fraudulently identified as coming from the CRA and asking for personal information. The letter is not from the CRA. A PDF version of the letter is available on the CRA Web site at www.cra.gc.ca/alert.

Perfect pied-a-terre only a few blocks from Parliament and the Supreme Court in the heart of Ottawa’s downtown!  Escape to this oasis for lunch or between office meetings! -Sold-

Within minutes you can be home relaxing in your own spacious loft at one of Ottawa’s premier condo buildings—The Gardens built by Charlesfort on Bronson between Queen and Albert! 

Originally designed as a 1 bed + den, the den walls were removed at build-time to provide an expansive living and entertaining space.  Beautifully finished as one would expect in such a prestige building, with stainless high-end appliances, hardwood, granite and ceramic throughout.  High ceilings, lots of windows and private balcony provide great southerly views of the downtown cityscape.  Park your car in your heated underground parking spot and walk to all the hotspots in the Nations Capital.  No more commuting required! Feel like a workout? - just pop down to the gym on the main floor.

December 5, 2008 : Ottawa resale market balanced, prices still rising

From the Ottawa Real Estate Board website ... Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 646 residential properties in November through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® system compared with 890 in November 2007, a decrease of 27.4 per cent. There were 964 sales in October 2008.

Everyone who has purchased a home knows how quickly closing costs can add up. Land transfer taxes, home inspection fees, legal fees, moving companies… the last thing a buyer wants to hear is "and here's some additional insurance you should buy". However, in the case of title insurance, it's a suggestion you should certainly consider very seriously. Purchasing this insurance now could save you a lot of money and stress in the future.

Active and ready to enjoy the truly Urban Lifestyle?  SOLD! This one of a kind exclusive condo sets the pace.  Built in 2002 by Domicile, this particular unit was specifically customized and heavily upgraded.  In the past two years another extensive revamp has resulted in stunning living space to suit the lifestyle of the high-powered urban dweller. 

House sold too fast and your new one is not ready yet.  Storing your furniture for a month or two and doing the two moves can run into thousands of dollars.

A new method called Pods might be the answer for you. 

PODS™ is a smarter way to move and store in the greater Ottawa area
PODS revolutionized moving and storage by introducing the concept of portable storage containers. With PODS, portable storage containers come to you, so you can pack at your leisure. When you're ready, we'll move your PODS container across town, across the country or to one of our secure Storage Centre facilities.