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2093 Cabot St, Faircrest Heights Ottawa SOLD Beautiful executive sized semi-detached bungalow with approximately 1800 sq.ft. + partially finished basement in prestigious Billings Estate, close to recreation & shopping at the Billings Bridge Plaza. Hardwood flooring throughout main level, 3 + 1 be...

SOLD*****332 Mackay St*****SOLD  New Edinburgh, Ottawa Ontario$629,900A spacious, 3 bedroom home plus a third floor contemporary loft bedroom. With 2 bathrooms, hardwood flooring throughout, a cozy living room to unwind in, and a generously sized dining room. The modern kitchen features stainles...

As a realtor who has worked with many first-time homebuyers over more than three decades in real estate, I’m happy to share good news for first-time buyers announced Nov. 14 by Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa.Starting Jan. 1, 2017, the provincial government will double the existing land-tr...

A 27 % increase in sales of condominium units helped the Ottawa real estate market see its best October on record for property re-sales, the Ottawa Real Estate Board has reported.As a realtor who has helped customers buy and sell condo properties in central neighbourhoods for many years, dating b...

As we near the end of October, the leaves are changing colours, the nights are getting longer, and we know it won’t be long before we see Ottawa’s first sub-zero temperatures. The SNOW is already here.In Ottawa, we are fortunate to have wonderful attractions to help us enjoy winter. These include...

As a realtor with more than 30 years of experience in the Ottawa area, I’ve seen a lot of changes in our city, including the dramatic transformations of neighbourhoods that at one time were not at the top of homebuyers’ lists of choice destinations.I can remember that early in my career, for exam...

SOLD!!!182 DRUMMOND STREET - DUPLEX - CANAL - RIDEAU GARDENS, Ottawa, Ontariowww.nancybenson.com Fully renovated duplex finished with the finest of finishes. Lower unit offers 2 bedrooms + den ($1730/mth incl heat + tenants pay hydro) and the Upper unit is 2 bedrooms ($1875.00 incl. heat + tenant...

***SOLD***529 ECHO DRIVECANAL - RIDEAU GARDENS, Ottawa, Ontariowww.nancybenson.com The perfect location for your future downtown life style!Cul-de-sac location alongside the Rideau Canal this home offers 3 bedrooms + 1 on the lower level, 1.5 baths finished in the finest of European style. Renova...

The Ottawa Real Estate market saw a record-breaking September for the number of re-sale properties sold, continuing a trend that has seen increased sales since April, the Ottawa Real Estate Board has reported.The number of units listed for sale is also down from a year ago.In a press release on t...

In a move to ensure that Canadians can still afford their mortgage payments in the event interest rates start to rise, Canada’s Department of Finance has announced tighter new rules for borrowers who are applying for a mortgage.Bill Morneau, Canada’s Minister of Finance, announced the measures Oc...