Condo scene: How smart is your condo?
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN APRIL 20, 2012 Of course you didn’t choose your condo solely for its looks — you also wanted some smarts to enrich your relationship. Perhaps you think of condo intelligence as start...
French Country charm
BY ANITA MURRAY, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN APRIL 13, 2012 Attention to detail key in stately Rideau Canal condo Pat Flesher is fighting with a ganache. It’s 8:30 a.m. and the owner of Pat Flesher Furs is getting ready for a di...
Adding value: All upgrades are not created equal
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN APRIL 5, 2012 One thing buyers of new condos often lose sight of is that one day they may want to sell their property. It’s understandable; they’re typically faced with the sometimes...
Turn up volume to avoid cabin fever
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN MARCH 24, 2012 Making a successful transition to condominium living takes knowledge and preparation. The local condo market, once a less-than-desirable option for Ottawa living, has now ...
Check out the Condo Scene
THE OTTAWA CITIZEN MARCH 24, 2012 Condominium living in Ottawa has taken a giant leap in popularity in Ottawa in recent years, with units being built at a rate of more than 1,000 a year. To reflect the boom, Homes & Condo...
Ottawa’s top properties offer lots of bling
BY ANITA MURRAY, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN FEBRUARY 28, 2012 Luxury living comes with pricetags in the millions Can’t afford to slap down several million for a posh pad? Me neither, but it’s fun to fantasize. With that in mi...
Christie’s picks up Ottawa agent
THE OTTAWA CITIZEN DECEMBER 10, 2011 Christie's International Real Estate is the real estate branch of Christie's, the London-based art auction house. Created in 1995, the company markets upscale properties to people who have...
A tale of two cities
BY RON CORBETT, THE OTTAWA SUN May 14, 2011 Ron Corbett on capitals's economic divide The richest neighbourhood in Ottawa can be found on an escarpment overlooking the Ottawa River, with beautiful tree-lined streets and large...