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Ottawa Downtown Condos for Sale This Week

Ottawa's downtown condo market has changed dramatically over the past 5 years. The influx of new buildings in the downtown area, market area and Sandy Hill and renovations to many of the old standard ones offers the Ottawa buyers a much bigger choice than ever before. If you're looking for a condo in downtown or in the market area, check back here each week to see the complete list of available units listed on the Ottawa Real Estate Board.

Click on of the links below to view the Ottawa condos for sale this week.

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Looking for condos in another area of the city, email me at eric@ericmanherz.com for a list of properties in your desired area or call me at 238-2801.

If you're looking for a house in downtown Ottawa rather than a condo - click here.

Note: When you click on the above links you will see one property per page. Scroll down the page to the bottom where you'll see a drop-down list with the available addresses. Choose the desired address or use the left and right arrows to switch between the properties. There may be up to 8 photos associated for each listing. Click on the number on the photo to see the next photo in sequence.

Cheers!

Eric

Live downtown or in Sandy Hill or the Byward Market and enjoy walking to the market every day! Living Ottawa's urban dream!

Whether you want to be living within the bustling Ottawa Business district, or near the Byward Market with all is's famous food markets, restaurants and nightlife, downtown Ottawa is definitely the place to be!

Live the ultimate urban dream in Canada's Capital. Leave the car in your garage and step out and enjoy!

Ottawa Centretown Houses for Sale This Week

The Centretown neighbourhood of Ottawa has in recent years become extremely trendy. Being able to walk to bars, restaurants, parks and most anything at all makes for a very different lifestyle, one that has people flocking back to the downtown areas.

Check out the link below which contains listing details and photos for the houses available this week in Centretown that are listed with the Ottawa Real Estate Board.

This trend is occuring through most of North America but the fact that it's now in full force in Ottawa where there is a limited number of properties available, means that only the people who act fast get the good stuff.

For those buyers looking for downtown properties who are simply checking for houses on the public multiple listing site they are usually out of luck because the good properties are often sold before they show up there.

Make sure that you have some one checking the system for you all the time in an automated way and that you are setup to receive complete listing details via email with the latest properties as they are entered into the system.

Those that are setup on the automated email system will initially receive a list like the one below that matches their particular criteria and then will receive a similar listing via email the instant a new property becomes is entered onto the system.

If you're looking for a condo in downtown Ottawa rather than a house - click here.

Looking for properties in another area of the city? No problem, just send me an email with your criteria to eric@ericmanherz.com or call me at 238-2801 and I'll be happy to get you the info.

Note: When you click on the above link you will see one property per page. Scroll down the page to the bottom where you'll see a drop-down list with the available addresses. Choose the desired address or use the left and right arrows to switch between the properties. There may be up to 8 photos associated for each listing. Click on the number on the photo to see the next photo in sequence.

Cheers!

Eric

Pamper Yourself - Brand New Custom Built Adult Lifestyle Bungalow within walking distance to amenities - Luxury 2 Bedroom with Massive En-suite 1130 St. Augustin - Just outside of Ottawa - For Sale $309,900 - just one left!

New Construction! Now Ready for Immediate Occupancy! Only One Remains! Beautifully Designed Custom Bungalow quality built by D. Brisson Construction with full Tarion Warranty.

View the Photo Gallery or View the Video on Youtube!

Enjoy 1394 square feet of luxurious living space all on one floor. The elegance starts with the stone fronts set well back from the road with single garage and generous 17' front porch. Step in to a very large welcoming foyer with inside access to the garage and main floor laundry. The front bedroom could also double as a den or office with close access to the main bathroom. Open concept living area boasts beautiful wood cupboards in the kitchen, with cove mouldings and valance eat-at counter and soft-close drawers. Large bright dining room and living room with sliding doors to the 12' by 10' deck overlooking the back yard.

Master Suite - The spacious private master suite is situated at the back of the home and offers a walk-in closet and an oversized five piece en-suite with his and her sinks, a walk-in shower and soaker tub.

Device sends tweet when baby needs a diaper change

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by CHENDA NGAK
CBS News
Posted on May 9, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Brazilian parents are getting a jump start on social media parenting, with a device that sends a tweet when their child has a wet diaper, thanks to a Huggies product called TweetPee.

An Upswing In Sales In The Ottawa Real Estate Market For April

OTTAWA, May 3, 2013 -

Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,573 residential properties in April through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® system, compared with 1,568 in April 2012, an increase of 0.3%.

Buyers Who Are Receiving A Gift To Help With The Down Payment

Gift letters are often required by mortgage companies when parents (or other close family relatives) are helping children buy a home. Mortgage companies want to see that the down payment either comes from the borrowers' own resources or has been gifted.

In a case decided very recently, a father had made a gift of $83,500.00 on the purchase of property by his son and daughter in-law. Later, the son and daughter in-law divorced.

Stunning Urban Oasis in Downtown Ottawa - Domicile-built luxury 2 bedroom condo for sale - 504-364 Cooper Street - Metropolitan I - only $439,000! --Sold--

Enjoy the best of Ottawa's urban lifestyle in this stunning sun-filled two-bedroom Condo at Metropolitan I built by Domicile.

One of the most popular layouts in the building and rarely available, offering great open concept entertainment space separating the master and 2nd bedroom at opposite ends of the condo - perfect for the occasional guest or home office or both.

Click Here to see the complete Photo Gallery or Click here to see the video on Youtube!

Perfect for the empty nester who wants a comfortable oasis and be able to walk to everything imaginable. Being a corner unit with both East and Southern Exposure natural light floods the space.

Spacious Downtown Conto LIving in the heart of Ottawa - 207-151 Bay Street Ottawa 2Bed plus Den - For Sale - only $379,900 --Sold--

Step into this relaxing Oasis just minutes from Parliament (a couple of blocks) and you're know instantly why the builder chose this condo as the model suite! Perfectly situated in the best and quietest location in the building, you'll have an excellent view over the courtyard and gardens from the amazing 27 foot terrace.

Click here to view the Photo Gallery! or Click here to view the Video on Youtube!

Walk to work and come home on your breaks to enjoy peaceful surroundings hidden away in the heart of downtown Ottawa. Lots of space to entertain your guests in the massive living/family great room. While most of the condos in the building this size are 3 bedrooms, this one was designed as a two bedroom resulting in a huge living area! 1290 square feet overall plus a 27' by 9' terrace for even more enjoyable space.

Downtown Ottawa Spacious Hideaway! - Step in & Believe - Over 2800 sq ft of luxury in a two-storey new home with walkout and double car garage in Ottawa's Downtown! Just $639,900 - Sold

Unbelievable! - Who'd have thought you could bring a suburban size luxury home into downtown Ottawa with all the luxuries and a two car garage with parking for two more cars in your private driveway and that it's absolutely gorgeous to boot. Everything you thought you could only have in the suburbs is here but this is the only one - so hurry! Oh and the garage is tastefully in the back lane where it so belongs.

This home’s Walk Score:®

78 out of 100 — Very Walkable

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Take an peek at the Complete Photo Gallery or View the Video on Youtube!

Secret Hideaway in the Heart of Ottawa's Historic Byward Market - European style walk-up - 2 storey Penthouse with 2 bed+den, 2 full baths - 402-117 Murray St. Ottawa -Just $439,900 - Sold!

Live the ultimate urban lifestyle in this one of a kind rooftop condo in the heart of Ottawa's historic Byward Market district. Few people know it even exists. Set back from Murray Street this unique complex is easily missed. Enter through the gate and carriageway next to the famous French Baker and take the stairs up the quaint Euro-style complex to your personal 2 storey luxury condo. View the Photo Gallery or View the Video on Youtube.

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