Located in the heart of Ottawa, Envie has been connecting students and young professionals with apartments that are the perfect blend of style, convenience and community for years. And right now, Envie is offering you the chance to move into your own modernly appointed digs and win two months of free rent. If you're looking for a place in Ottawa, checking out an Envie apartment might be your brightest idea all year. Whether you're drawn to their vibrant Little Italy location or want to be right in the middle of things on Rideau, you'll be able to enjoy all the thoughtful ways Envie makes lif ..read more

For students and young professionals wanting to live in Ottawa, the struggle is real to find somewhere affordable in a place where prices seem to go nowhere but up (18% in 2022 alone!). At times like these, it pays off to be smart about your housing options. One of the best things you can do is look for places that come with any kind of living cost included. In Ottawa, there are three buildings that could very well offer the biggest range of included amenities in the city — furniture, gym, cleaning, bills and more — and they're welcoming new residents now. Whether it's in the vibrant downtow ..read more

Anyone familiar with Ottawa’s rental market knows how hard it is to find an affordable apartment in a good location, especially if you're a student or young professional who wants to be close to everything. Even if you luck upon a place, the cost of living in it (bills, bills, bills) is enough to push it right back out of your budget. Recognizing that the struggle is real for so many, Ottawa’s new Envie Rideau building caters specifically to students and young professionals who want to be near the action and live with like-minded people. At Envie, they do things a little differently by offer ..read more

When fall hits in Ottawa, the search for the perfect place to get cozy for the winter begins for many locals. But the cost of rental units is soaring right now — in September, the average projected price for a one-bedroom apartment in the capital was $1,820, according to Rentals.ca. That’s up $128 from the $1,692 average renters saw in July. Ottawa real estate advisor James Barss Angus estimates that rental costs have spiked 30% over the last couple of years. He told Narcity he’s seeing many one-bedroom listings that aren’t studios for around $2,100. What’s driving that increase? Lots of fac ..read more

Choosing where to live is a big deal since it's where you probably spend most of your time every day. If your next chapter includes a move and you’re looking for a place to live your best life, there's a chic new rental building called Story of Rideau and Chapel™ in town. Plus, as a limited-time offer, you can get two months of rent for free if you move in by September 1 (subject to change without notice). The brand-new building is opening in August at 165 Chapel Street. It's close to the ByWard Market, the University of Ottawa and dozens of other restaurants and hot spots. If you need to he ..read more

This may be your chance to enter the housing market, Ottawa homebuyers! As per the Ottawa Real Estate Board's latest numbers, last month's home sales are down nearly 30%, but more listings are up and the market is apparently finally getting back to normal for the city. According to the latest OREB news release, housing sales are cooling way off this summer. Sales in June have taken a 29% dip with 614 fewer sales for the month compared to what it saw last year. "After the frenzy of the past two years, we are witnessing Ottawa’s resale market normalize in 2022 and shift towards the more tradit ..read more

Looking to enter the real estate market and don't need a ton of space? These two sheds are for sale outside of Ottawa for nearly $200K, but they look...a bit lonesome. Breaking into the real estate market is seriously tough right now, especially if you're looking to actually have kitchen space. But if you're more flexible, or just into tiny homes, you may have more options at your fingertips. Cindy Sell | Re/Max For almost $200,000, you could score these two matching green sheds off of Highway 41 in Pembroke, Ontario. The town is about an hour-and-a-half drive west of Ottawa. "Your dream bui ..read more

The Ontario housing market has exploded over the last couple of years, and the city of Ottawa is definitely no exception. A report by HouseSigma and Bullpen Research & Consulting Inc. has looked into the best neighbourhoods to buy a home in Ottawa. The city has been separated into ten distinct neighbourhood regions where the median prices of homes have been examined in each. It may surprise you that Nepean is where you can find the most cost-effective single-family detached home, with a median house price of $632,450. I guess it's time to relocate to the suburbs. While the cheapest, home ..read more

With the Canadian housing market being what it is, a two-storey, semi-detached home for $300,000 close to downtown Ottawa sounds like a steal. It's located in a quiet neighbourhood, has a spacious backyard with a garage and paved driveway, and is within walking distance of the Ottawa River. But the interior of this Gatineau home is another story. The listing advises not to go inside as the house is a "war zone," and it looks as though a band of zombies had attacked and left it in ruins. Whoever or whatever was previously living there left it in quite a state. Jimmy Arseneault | RE/MAX "For f ..read more

If you're looking for a unique place to call home and are an environmentally conscious buyer, this dome home for sale in Ontario is a great find. This monolithic home is made of painted concrete walls featuring three bedrooms and three bathrooms, located west of the city of Ottawa. Michelle Kupé & Rob Thurgur | Engel & Völkers Ottawa Central Priced at $450,000 this open-concept house is on a spacious four-acre property. There is an above-ground pool out back, with lots of surrounding space. You'll have secluded privacy, feeling like you're immersed in nature as you drive along a tree ..read more