Rothwell Heights home sale believed to be Ottawa’s second highest
BY PATRICK LANGSTON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN OCTOBER 17, 2014 A spectacular stone manor with views of the Ottawa River and Gatineau Hills has commanded what’s reportedly the second highest price ever paid for an Ottawa home: $7...
A huge house with a huge price tag
BY ERIC LONGLEY, CTV OTTAWA October 17, 2014 There is buying a house. And then there’s buying a mansion. A home in Ottawa recently sold for $7.675 million. It’s the second-highest price for a listed house ever in the...
Condo Scene: What women (and men) want — designing your lifestyle
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN October 16, 2014 Sometimes I go into a home or stay in a hotel and think, “Yes, this is it — why didn’t I put these features into my home?” A well-placed outlet or thoughtfully insta...
Condo Scene: Should you buy new or resale?
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN October 2, 2014 As a buyer, you might debate between purchasing a condo in a new development or buying resale. In my experience, many buyers start out thinking one way, yet do a complete tur...
Condo Scene: Soaking in Lansdowne’s village feel and fabulous views
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN September 18, 2014 Last week, I became one of the fortunate few who’ve been able to take a tour of Lansdowne Park and get a bird’s-eye view of the striking vistas. Since sales ope...
Condo Scene: It’s a bit more than a lock-and-go lifestyle
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN September 4, 2014 If you bought into the condo lifestyle to have less property ownership responsibilities, that’s a worthwhile idea. Condos have less outdoor maintenance and are easier ...
Condo Scene: More parents buying units for university-bound children
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN August 21, 2014 Unless you’ve had your head in the sand, you know it’s almost September, thanks to stores advertising pencils and notebooks, fall clothing and back-to-school discounts. W...
Condo Scene: Stylish ways to make the most of a small space
BY MARILYN WILSON, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN August 7, 2014 The tiny house phenomenon is one that has gained a lot of steam recently. It has been documented on TV and in film, through shows like Tiny House Nation or documentaries, as w...