Here are the top communities you should consider if you’re thinking about living in Ottawa’s East end including Gloucester, Orleans, Rockland, Casselman and Embrun. Are you thinking about living in Ottawa?  With growing communities, family friendly neighbourhoods, tons of parks, schools and amenities, the nation’s capital is a great place to call home.  Hi, its Curtis Sernoskie with Royal LePage Team Realty. Each day I work to help buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals. In this post we’ll look at 5 communities that you should consider if you’re thinking about l ..read more

Here are the top communities you should consider if you’re thinking about living in Ottawa’s South end including Barrhaven, Riverside South, Manotick, Richmond and Kemptville! My name is Curtis Sernoskie with Royal LePage Team Realty – each day I work to help buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals. Are you thinking about living in Ottawa? With an abundance of communities and family friendly neighbourhoods, the nation’s capital is a top choice for those looking to enjoy a mix of city living, suburban lifestyle and rural charm. Barrhaven Located in South west Ottawa, Barrhaven ..read more

Here are the top communities you should consider if you’re thinking about living in Ottawa’s West end including Kanata, Bells Corners, Nepean and Stittsville!  Are you thinking about living in Ottawa?  With growing communities, family friendly neighbourhoods, tons of parks, schools and amenities, the nation’s capital is a great place to call home. My name is Curtis Sernoskie with Royal LePage Team Realty – each day I work to help buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals.    #1: Kanata Kanata is a vibrant and thriving community nestled in the heart ..read more

You’ve probably heard before that the Spring is the peak time for real estate sales. The Spring market in Ottawa is a busy and exciting time for both home buyers and sellers as many people begin to think about buying or selling a home. In this post, we will explore the spring real estate market in more detail, including what it is, why it is important, and some tips for navigating this busy time of year. What is the Spring Real Estate Market? The spring real estate market refers to the period of time from approximately March through June when home buying and selling activity tends to pick up ..read more

Are you born between 1981 and 1996? If the answer is yes,  you’re a millennial and you just might be looking to purchase a home within the next few years. Millenial Homebuyers are those aged 27-42. They’re the fastest growing generation in Canada and make up the largest share of our country’s working class. Between 2016 and 2021, the Millennial population in Canada increased by 8% thanks to higher immigration rates among their age group and that trend is expected to continue for several years to come.   By 2029, they are projected to overtake the Baby Boomer gene ..read more

1.9 Million – that’s the number of new permanent residents that Canada plans to welcome between 2022 and 2025. In this post, we’ll be discussing Canada’s immigration targets and its effect on supply and demand within the Canadian housing market.  As you probably already know, our country has been dealing with a supply shortage. Of all the countries in the G7, Canada comes in with the fewest housing units per 1000 people which equates to a shortage of about 1.8 Million homes. We’re also the #1 nation in the world where people would most like to live.  As of January 202 ..read more

Browse all of the latest real estate and access top listings from the Barrhaven community. Our Barrhaven property search is updated daily so that you can browse the latest inventory from popular neighbourhoods such as Longfields, Stonebridge, Strandherd Meadows, Cedarhill, Old Barrhaven, Hearts Desire and more! Thinking about buying or selling in Barrhaven? Located in Southwest Ottawa, Barrhaven is a large suburb and one of the top family centric communities in the capital region. The area has seen rapid growth and development over the past several decades and has become one of the best places ..read more

In 2022, Ottawa saw its average selling price rise 7% to $769,823 and this year, that figure is projected to increase slightly higher. How did prices in the Nation’s Capital get to where they are today? In this post, we’ll take a month by month look back at Ottawa’s housing price history over the past year to help you understand the market. Housing prices in Ottawa have been on a wild ride over the past 12 months. Rising inflation, COVID lockdowns lifting, supply shortages, pent-up demand, surging interest rates and increased levels of immigration are just some of the factors that were at play ..read more

With a new year comes new opportunities. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at the 2023 housing price forecast for the Ottawa real estate market and touch on what happened over the past year. 2022 was nothing short of a wild ride for our real estate market. It was a year unlike any other that I’ve seen during my time in the business. From March to November, we witnessed the average sales price for a residential home in Ottawa go into a free fall – from over $850,000 in March to $680,000 in November. We experienced highly competitive bidding wars transition to sellers who are just des ..read more

If you’re trying to sell your home or are considering putting it up for sale in 2023, you probably already know that it’s much harder now than it was a few months ago. In this post, we’ll discuss some things you should know when selling in this more ‘normal’ market to be best prepared for a successful experience! It was March 2022 when housing prices in Ottawa hit a record high. The average sales price for a residential property exceeded $850,000 and sellers were excited – for good reason. Record low interest rates, few properties for sale and hot buyer demand resulted in high price points whe ..read more