Nestled in the heart of Ottawa, Ontario, the Hintonburg neighborhood stands as a vibrant and eclectic community, teeming with a rich tapestry of attractions and amenities that beckon residents and visitors alike. Known for its historic charm, artistic flair, and diverse culinary landscape, Hintonburg embodies the perfect fusion of tradition and contemporary allure. Attractions and […] The post HINTONBURG HIGHLIGHTS – OTTAWA appeared first on Chris Steeves Real Estate ..read more

State of the Art Hospital coming to Ottawa! One of the more exciting projects scheduled for downtown Ottawa, is the new Civic Hospital at Dow’s Lake.    This will be a world class development, and looks to be a multi-billion dollar project.    With an estimated 20,000 new jobs to be created, this will absolutely […] The post OTTAWA’S NEW CIVIC HOSPITAL appeared first on Chris Steeves Real Estate ..read more

Hello fellow Ottawans, So I may be going against the grain a little here, but I’m going to go ahead and say it; there’s actually some exciting stuff happening in this wonderful city of ours. I’ve decided to highlight some of the more positive things happening around here over the next few years. First off, […] The post Ottawa Real Estate Update appeared first on Chris Steeves Real Estate ..read more

TOWNHOMES IN OTTAWA – Let’s break down the numbers: We probably all know a few people who have bought townhomes and have done very well off their investment.  But the question is, are these investments smart and do they cashflow?   When the market is soft (like it is right now), it’s important to have something […] The post OTTAWA TOWNHOMES – SMART INVESTMENTS OR NO?! appeared first on Chris Steeves Real Estate ..read more

Is it time to panic sell?!    ABSOLUTELY NOT. It’s no secret, home sales have slowed down recently, which is common for the summer months.   The difference this year is we now have interest rates rising like a phoenix, and they haven’t reached their peak yet.   As always, I’m going to touch on the usual […] The post OTTAWA REAL ESTATE AUGUST 2022 – When’s the Rebound Coming?! appeared first on Chris Steeves Real Estate ..read more

THE NEW WESTBORO BEACH DEVELOPMENT LOOKS AMAZING! What’s up Ottawa!!    Very exciting things coming to the Westboro area, specifically Westboro beach  (my neighborhood :)) Once a hidden gem, Westboro beach is quickly becoming a hot spot for young folks to hangout, play sports, swim, listen to live music, and enjoy beautiful sunsets.   If you’ve […] The post WESTBORO BEACH DEVELOPMENT – OTTAWA appeared first on Chris Steeves Real Estate ..read more

Gooood morning all!   Not to sound like a broken record here, but YES the market is still very hot in Ottawa.   YES, it’s bidding wars everywhere.   HOWEVER, if you’re a buyer, there is hope for you.    We’re starting to see signs of things balancing out, and inventory levels are slowly climbing back up.   About a month ago, we had […] The post OTTAWA REAL ESTATE PRICES – APRIL 2022 appeared first on Chris Steeves Real Estate ..read more

Who will get you the most money for your home sale?   A good Realtor, or an online auction? Chris shows you how a good Realtor has the potential to get you a lot higher sale price for your home in comparison to an online auction. The main difference between the 2 sales processes is that […] The post REALTOR VS AUCTION – HOW TO GET THE MOST MONEY FOR YOUR HOME SALE appeared first on Chris Steeves Real Estate ..read more

Welcome to Ottawa Real Estate Market Updates! Many people keep asking me what’s happening with the market now.   Are prices up?   Are sales down?   Will it keep growing?   Are we about to crash?   Is the world ending?  ? As of right now (October 2021) Ottawa’s real estate market is heating up once again.   The main […] The post FALL SALES ARE UP^^ OTTAWA REAL ESTATE appeared first on Chris Steeves Real Estate ..read more

Here’s where we’re at in Ottawa’s residential resales market.  A softer market, but still moving steadily.    As I mentioned in my earlier newsletters, it’s going to be a fairly level market this year; not increasing and not decreasing by any significant amount.  Of course, each sub-market within Ottawa will be different, and these are […] The post Ottawa Real Estate Update appeared first on Chris Steeves Real Estate ..read more