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Royal LePage Receives the Consumer’s Choice Award…18 years & Counting

July 20, 2015

Royal LePage is once again the proud recipient of the Consumer’s Choice Gold Award as Top Real Estate Brand in Ottawa for 2014. A big THANK YOU for supporting Royal LePage Team Realty in the Ottawa Real Estate Community, we couldn’t have made this list for the last 18 years without your support. ...

Busy Spring Real Estate Market in Ottawa Continues in June 2015

July 6, 2015

Curious about what’s going on in the Ottawa Real Estate Market? Below are some highlights of our June market. Curious about a certain area? Please contact us and/or one of our Sales Representatives for details, we have up to date statistics on all Ottawa neighbourhoods. Ottawa Real Estate Market Update: The busy … Busy Spring Real Estate Market in Ottawa Continues in June 2015 Read More » ...

Congratulations to Jody Lavoie: Elected Chair of the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO)

July 6, 2015

We would like to send out our congratulations to Jody Lavoie of Royal LePage Team Realty, Barrhaven/Nepean office, who was just elected as the Chair of the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO). At Royal LePage Team Realty we value organized real estate and we are very proud of our members who have a long history … Congratulations to Jody Lavoie: Elected Chair of the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) Read More » ...

Royal LePage Shelter Foundation named national partner in Sheltersafe.ca

June 23, 2015

We are pleased to announce another step forward in our efforts to help abused women and their children find help. The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation has been named a national partner in Sheltersafe.ca — a new online resource managed by the Canadian Network of Women’s Shelters and Transition Houses — along … Royal LePage Shelter Foundation named national partner in Sheltersafe.ca Read More » ...

Electronic Signatures in Real Estate coming July 1st!

June 23, 2015

Real Estate News: Effective July 1st, 2015 real estate consumers in Ontario will be able to use electronic signatures on agreements of purchase and sale! OREA (Ontario Real Estate Association) has promoted the fact that electronic signatures on agreements of purchase and sale will help improve transaction efficiency by reducing the time required to complete a … Electronic Signatures in Real Estate coming July 1st! Read More » ...

Royal LePage Team Realty named one of the TOP 60 Real Estate Brokerages in Canada

June 18, 2015

WOW! We are so honoured that we made REP Magazine’s (Real Estate Professional) list of the Top 60 Real Estate Brokerages in Canada! “These Brokerages are more than high transaction, high-volume players – they are also leaders in innovation for clients and agents, and in their communities.” -REP MAG page 25 … Royal LePage Team Realty named one of the TOP 60 Real Estate Brokerages in Canada Read More » ...

Ottawa Real Estate Market Update: May 2015

June 3, 2015

Stats stats stats! It’s being called a “Buyer’s Market” but overall the Ottawa’s Real Estate resale market was strong and steady in May 2015. Below are some of the highlights from the Ottawa Real Estate Board. This type of Real Estate Market overview is interesting but please speak to one of our REALTORS … Ottawa Real Estate Market Update: May 2015 Read More » ...

Wow! Ottawa ranked #1 amongst large cities and #2 overall in MoneySense’s Canada’s Best Places to Live 2015 rankings!

June 2, 2015

Canada’s Best Places to Live 2015: Measuring quality of life in 209 cities Wow! Ottawa ranked #1 amongst large cities and #2 overall in MoneySense’s Canada’s Best Places to Live 2015 rankings! Read Full Article Here We’ve always loved Ottawa but with a resurgence in amazing restaurants, arts and culture, farmers markets and start up … Wow! Ottawa ranked #1 amongst large cities and #2 overall in MoneySense’s Canada’s Best Places to Live 2015 rankings! Read More » ...

Royal LePage Gale Real Estate and Royal LePage Team Realty team up for record-breaking fundraiser

May 26, 2015

Every year on a Tuesday in May, Royal LePage Team Realty and Royal LePage Gale Real Estate get together for a charity auction. It all started in Almonte in 2001, when Butch Oldford bought a tie at a company breakfast meeting for $250. Butch asked that the money go to charity. Realizing that cancer has touched … Royal LePage Gale Real Estate and Royal LePage Team Realty team up for record-breaking fundraiser Read More » ...

Fun Real Estate Facts: Average Ottawa Home Prices 1956-2014

April 24, 2015

The Average Price of a home in Ottawa in the year 2000 was $159,511 – last month in March 2015 it was $361,572 (including Residential & Condos!) What was the Average the year you bought your first house? The year you were born? The year you got married? Check the chart below for details. Interested … Fun Real Estate Facts: Average Ottawa Home Prices 1956-2014 Read More » ...

Royal LePage in the News! Royal LePage named 2015 Outstanding Corporate Citizen

April 14, 2015

Canadian Franchise Association bestows honour on Royal LePage—A first for the real estate industry! April 14, 2015 A first for the real estate industry TORONTO, APRIL 14 – Royal LePage Real Estate Services has been named the 2015 Outstanding Corporate Citizen by the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA). Royal LePage, Canada’s largest and oldest real estate firm, … Royal LePage in the News! Royal LePage named 2015 Outstanding Corporate Citizen Read More » ...

Ottawa Real Estate Market Update: Spring is finally here!

April 13, 2015

Is now the right time for YOU to buy or sell? For a full report of what’s going on in your Ottawa area neighbourhood talk to your Royal LePage Sales Representative or if you’re looking for a great Realtor®, e-mail Kent Browne [email protected] or 613-725-1171. Helping YOU is what we do. _______________________________________________________________________ Busy spring season … Ottawa Real Estate Market Update: Spring is finally here! Read More » ...

Stats Stats Stats! Rita talks about 2015 Ottawa Real Estate statistics

March 25, 2015

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Nelson House Donation

March 24, 2015

With the help of many generous supporters, every year Mary Lindsay, a Royal LePage Team Realty sales representative, organizes a “Yesterday’s” sale at our Royal LePage Team Realty branch at 1335 Carling Avenue. This group collects gently used clothing, jewelry and silent auction items which are then sold over 2 days. All money raised is … Nelson House Donation Read More » ...

Resale buyers brave the February freeze

March 4, 2015

Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 853 residential properties in February through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® system, compared with 868 in February 2014, a decrease of 1.7 per cent. The five-year average for February sales is 914. “Even though we had one of the coldest months on record, resales for … Resale buyers brave the February freeze Read More » ...

Royal LePage House Price Survey: Ottawa trending towards a Buyer’s Market

October 16, 2014

OTTAWA RECORDS FLAT HOUSING MARKET IN THE THIRD QUARTER High inventory leads to an uneventful third quarter OTTAWA, October 15, 2014 – The Royal LePage House Price Survey released today saw prices for homes in Ottawa remain relatively flat. Detached bungalows and standard two-storey homes increased 1.2 per cent year-over-year to $403,091 and $406,264, respectively. Standard condominiums saw a … Royal LePage House Price Survey: Ottawa trending towards a Buyer’s Market Read More » ...

Steady as she goes for September real estate sales in Ottawa

October 9, 2014

From the Ottawa Real Estate Board September/October 2014 “Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,133 residential properties in September through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® system, compared with 1,118 in September 2013, an increase of 1.3 per cent. The five-year average for September sales is 1,103. “Our community is fortunate to enjoy one … Steady as she goes for September real estate sales in Ottawa Read More » ...

Square Footage of Homes… Why Such a Mystery?

May 7, 2014

When it comes to measuring square footage for a home or condominium it’s not so easy! Buyers always ask their sales representative for information on the square footage of the home they are considering buying and realtors always want to know approximately how many square feet exists in the home or condominium they are selling. … Square Footage of Homes Why Such a Mystery? Read More » ...

Campaign Launched By Provincial Realtors to Stop the Spread of Another Costly Home Owner’s Tax

April 30, 2014

Help us in an effort to “Say no to another home owner tax” – It is our mission to help prevent the spread of a new municipal land transfer tax (MLTT). This tax is in addition to the Land Transfer Tax a consumer already pays to the province when purchasing real estate and this provincial … Campaign Launched By Provincial Realtors to Stop the Spread of Another Costly Home Owner’s Tax Read More » ...

Royal LePage Team Agent’s Love Their Neighbourhoods and Want to Recognize Those that Make it a Great Place to Live!

April 17, 2014

Your Royal LePage Team Agents from across Ottawa and surrounding areas want to recognize those individuals that make our communities such a great place to live. Collectively they have created a Contest to allow for you to tell them about your “Great Neighbour”. Tell a Royal LePage Team Agent About Your Great Neighbour and … Royal LePage Team Agent’s Love Their Neighbourhoods and Want to Recognize Those that Make it a Great Place to Live! Read More » ...

Spring is an Exciting Time to Buy a Home!

April 3, 2014

Finally it feels like Spring has arrived and with it comes an increased desire by consumers to start looking at the potential of buying a new home. If the home buying bug has taken a nip at you this spring, consider enlisting the services of a Trained Real Estate Professional who can ultimately save you … Spring is an Exciting Time to Buy a Home! Read More » ...

Royal LePage’s New Mobile App Breaks Industry Barriers With Draw-and-Search Feature

March 10, 2014

Royal LePage, in partnership with award-winning mobile agency Plastic Mobile, recently announced the launch of the Royal LePage mobile app for Canadian house hunters. Available for iPhone, the new app is simplifying the property search process down to the swipe of a finger. The app’s innovative Draw-and-Search feature allows users to easily zero in on a specific … Royal LePage’s New Mobile App Breaks Industry Barriers With Draw-and-Search Feature Read More » ...

Thinking of selling? Get educated about market conditions specific to YOUR home.

February 26, 2014

Our local Ottawa real estate board regularly publishes information about market conditions in and around the city. And while this information is useful, the data is based on statistics compiled from ALL home sales regardless of age, style, neighborhood or price point. As such, it may not necessarily reflect the conditions specific to YOUR home. … Thinking of selling? Get educated about market conditions specific to YOUR home. Read More » ...

Ottawa Residential Housing Price Increases between 1956 and 2013

February 17, 2014

As the Nation’s Capital, Ottawa has always been a great city in which to buy real estate, whether for home ownership or investment purposes. Over the years, when the rest of the country was experiencing dramatic downturns in their real estate markets, Ottawa seemed to be insulated and the housing market remained steady. This historical … Ottawa Residential Housing Price Increases between 1956 and 2013 Read More » ...

Now Sellers Can Choose Their Commission Rate

February 11, 2014

Today more than ever, consumers have choices when it comes to what commission rate they will pay when listing their home for sale. From flat fees to full service fees, and many options in between, it seems that consumers are spoiled for choice. But if you’re considering listing your home for sale, you simply must … Now Sellers Can Choose Their Commission Rate Read More » ...