Ottawa housing prices to jump again next year.
December 1, 2005 - Get ready to pay more for a house next year. The average price of a resale home in Ottawa will jump five per cent next year, according to Royal Lepage Real Estate.

Canadian Families at Risk from Lowered Water Heater Temperatures.
November 22, 2005 - Canadians who turn down the temperature of their hot water heater to reduce energy costs, may be exposing themselves and their families to dangerous bacterial contamination.

Chris & Anita's clients gain on-line access through intranet
November 16, 2005 - Clients selling their home through Chris & Anita Hoare of Royal Lepage may now access information on showings, feedback, marketing and more through a secure intranet site. This represents our ongoing committment to give our clients the fastest and most accurate updates.

Commercial building permits up in Ottawa, down nationally.
November 7, 2005 - Strong growth in non-residential construction has resulted in a 10.7 per cent increase in building permits issued by the city of Ottawa so far this year.

Home sales hold steady as average price rises.
November 7, 2005 - Ottawa's real estate market remains "very positive" despite a slight decline in home sales in October, says the Ottawa Real Estate Board.

Ottawa Real Estate Board releases September figures.
October 20, 2005 - According to statistics released today by the Ottawa Real Estate Board, 1,090 residential properties were sold through the Multiple Listing Service® in September.

MLS® home sales set third quarter records.
October 18, 2005 - Resale housing activity in Canada's major markets reached their second highest monthly level ever in September 2005, surpassed only by transactions the previous month.

Vermiculite controversy grows: Class action suit filed in B.C.
October 7, 2005 - A class-action lawsuit has been filed in B.C. Supreme Court against former makers and marketers of the asbestos-based Zonolite insulation. The court action also alleges the federal government promoted the use of Zonolite knowing it was potentially unsafe.

Calculate the impact of your new assessment.
October 5, 2005 - What will be the impact on your taxes from your new property assessment?

MPAC property assessments sent to Ottawa area: what do you do?
October 4, 2005 - Chris Hoare talks about the potential impact of your new re-assessment and discusses options.

National MLS® home sales set records again.
October 3, 2005 - National sales of existing homes through Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) set a new monthly record in August 2005, according to statistics released by The Canadian Real Estate Association.

Home price increase below national average.
October 3, 2005 - Home prices in Ottawa are still rising, but at a slower pace than the national average.

Homebuilders cool their heels as city deals with dog's breakfast of bylaws.
September 22, 2005 - A city plan to build upwards and not outwards seems to be having a deflating effect on its own housing development community.

Luxury home market grows, but not in Ottawa.
September 19, 2005 - Sales of existing homes in the higher end of the price market are outpacing the growth of the overall market in most major cities, according to a report published by Royal LePage Real Estate Services.

Ottawa Real Estate Board releases August numbers: another record!
September 8, 2005 - Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board experienced one of the best Augusts on record for resale housing according to statistics released by the Board.

Unprecedented August sales for Ottawa real estate.
September 8, 2005 - August was another record-breaking month according to the latest figures from the Ottawa Real Estate Board.

Chris & Anita's redesigned newsletter is now available on-line!
September 7, 2005 - Market updates, selling tips, hot new listings and more. Now just a click away!

New home building slump continues.
September 7, 2005 - The decline in Ottawa's home building sector extended into July, as builders continued to cut back on the number of new homes under construction.

Formaldehyde levels should be reduced: new homes "greatest offenders".
September 2, 2005 - The federal government is recommending that the acceptable levels of exposure to the toxic chemical formaldehyde be reduced to help improve air quality in Canadian homes.

Radon Gas Detection
August 31, 2005 - While the precise risk is still unknown, studies have shown that the incidence of lung cancer increases with greater exposure to radon.

Garage Safety Tips
August 31, 2005 - A garage door is the largest moving object found in your home, heavy enough to exert deadly force when closing.

Houses more affordable in Ontario, says RBC.
August 31, 2005 - RBC Economics says its Q2 housing affordability index has moderated, thanks to an unexpected decline in mortgage rates.

No housing bubble, say BMO economists.
August 17, 2005 - Low mortgage rates are the prime factor behind the rapidly-rising cost of housing, but economists at BMO Financial Group say there is no housing bubble.

Rate of increase in cost of new homes slows.
August 17, 2005 - New home prices in Ottawa-Gatineau have risen 3.4 per cent in the past year, a pace that is below the national average and about half the increase seen in cities such as Winnipeg and Victoria.

Our web site statistics continue to climb!
April 14, 2005 - Chris & Anita Hoare's new marketing direction for their real estate web site, www.OttawaHomes.net , seems to be working. Since just February 1, 2005 there have been over 160,000 hits!

Chris & Anita Hoare recognized by Royal Lepage's Board of Directors
April 12, 2005 - Chris and Anita have long been among Ottawa's top Realtors and 2004 was no different.

New home construction, resale housing volumes down.
April 8, 2005 - The slowdown in Ottawa's housing market is showing up in both the number of new homes being built and the number of resale homes changing hands.

House prices continue to soar.
April 4, 2005 - Home prices across Canada continued to climb during the first three months of 2005, with condominiums posting the biggest increases, according to a survey by Royal LePage Real Estate.

Canadians "bullish" on housing, says RBC.
March 29, 2005 - RBC says 91 per cent of homeowners and 79 per cent of renters believe buying a home is a good investment, proving that Canadian residents are continuing to bank on the value of their homes.

A Positive Start to 2005.
February 15, 2005 - Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 637 residential units and 43 other properties, including lots and multifamily units, through the Board's Multiple Listing Service® in January 2005.

New home prices continue to climb.
February 10, 2005 - Further proof of Ottawa's hot housing market: new home prices in Ottawa-Gatineau have risen faster than any other city in Canada since 1997.

Gloucester, Ottawa West top housing markets in Canada.
February 3, 2005 - Homeowners in two Ottawa communities are sitting pretty, comfortable in the knowledge that their homes have increased in value more than any others in Canada over the past five years.

Home is where the savings are: new study from Scotia Economics.
January 18, 2005 - Canadians are putting their savings into their homes instead of financial assets, according to a new report from Scotia Economics.

Canadian home resales up sixth year in a row.
January 18, 2005 - Sales of existing homes across Canada hit a record high in 2004, according to year end results released Monday, while the number of listings for sale also soared.

Federal housing consultations begin, national housing policy framework in development.
January 18, 2005 - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada are holding a series of consultations in January and February to assist in the development of a Canadian Housing Framework.

Local building intentions remain strong for cheaper homes.
January 11, 2005 - The local construction market demonstrated bullish building intentions in November, according to a report Monday, defying for another month expectations of a gradual easing in the housing market.

2004 Housing Starts Post 17 Year High.
January 11, 2005 - The seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts was 234,400 in December, down from 242,600 in November, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

Housing starts finish 2004 at 17-year high.
January 11, 2005 - "New home construction posted a 17-year high in 2004 with an estimated 233,000 starts representing 6.7-per-cent growth over 2003," Bob Dugan, chief economist at CMHC's market analysis centre, said in a statement.

National building permits jump 9% in November.
January 10, 2005 - Builders across the country took out far more building permits than the market was expecting in November, Statistics Canada reported Monday.

Number of home owners rises sharply.
January 10, 2005 - The number of people owning their homes has risen sharply across Canada because of low mortgage rates and higher disposable income.

CMHC insurance rules to change.
November 25, 2004 - The federal government has announced changes to Canada Mortgage and Housing (CMHC) mortgage product packages to make it easier for Canadians to finance the purchase of a home. The changes will go into effect January 14, 2005.

Scotiabank predicts strong market for 2005.
November 15, 2004 - Canada's housing market will likely cool to more sustainable levels in 2005 after hitting all time sales records in all regions of the country this year, according to the latest Real Estate Trends released by Scotia Economics.

October another strong month for local housing starts.
November 8, 2004 - Local housing starts remained firmly on track for another record year in October despite a pullback from September, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. reported Monday.

UPDATE: Boom still far from bust for local housing market.
October 28, 2004 - The local housing market is near the end of what will be another record year and poised for a "healthy" showing in 2005, according to the latest forecast from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.

Local homebuilders gear down in August.
October 7, 2004 - Local builders took a break in August, according to the latest building permits data from Statistics Canada, with residential permits down by 36 per cent from July.

Cost of owning a home in Ottawa hits new high.
August 18, 2004 - The cost of owning a home in Ottawa pushed up once again in the second quarter, according to a report Wednesday, driving housing affordability to its weakest point in eight years.

New home construction in Ottawa roars ahead.
August 11, 2004 - Yet another report demonstrated Tuesday that Ottawa's long-enduring housing boom is far from over, with housing starts in July at a 16-year high for the month.

Return to stability good news for industry.
July 12, 2004 - Local economists and industry stakeholders predict the strong activity that Ottawa has seen for the past few years will continue, but at a more comfortable rate.

Local housing starts, resales both higher at mid-point of year.
July 9, 2004 - New home construction in Ottawa declined in June, while the resale market enjoyed another month of robust activity, according to separate reports Friday.

Local home resale market continues to balance out in Q2.
July 6, 2004 - Home prices in Ottawa continued their inevitable climb upward during the second quarter, according to a report on Tuesday, but the resale market has settled down to a more sustainable level of activity.

Builders, Buyers And A New Home Warranty Program.
July 6, 2004 - Too many Canadians associate "new" with "problem free" and are disappointed when their new house or condominium is far from perfect.

Chris Hoare appointed to the Ontario Real Estate Association's Education Committee.
June 24, 2004 - The OREA board of directors has appointed Chris Hoare, former President of the Ottawa Real Estate Board and one of Ottawa's top Realtors, to the OREA Education Committee.

New local lobby group pushes for safe, well-built homes.
June 24, 2004 - A new not-for-profit organization was officially launched Tuesday by an Ottawa couple eager to educate Canadians about the hazards of poorly built homes and the pitfalls of buying or renovating.

Ottawa boasts highest five-year return for home ownership: survey.
June 24, 2004 - It's no secret that the price of a home in Ottawa has shot through the roof in the past five years and a new report from one of Canada's large real estate firms finds that the nation's capital ranks far above most cities when it comes to return on investment.

Strong housing market drives up Statscan's leading indicator.
June 22, 2004 - Statistics Canada's index of leading indicators, a key gauge of where the economy will be in six months, roared ahead in May thanks to a strong housing market.

Persistent demand keeps new home prices climbing.
June 10, 2004 - Strong demand and high costs for labour and materials continued to drive up new home prices in Ottawa and across the country in April, Statistics Canada reported Thursday.

Local home resale market remains robust in May.
June 7, 2004 - The selling price of an older home in Ottawa remains sky high, according to the latest data from the local real estate board, but homebuyers are benefiting from a broader inventory as the market balances out.

Cheaper end of housing market drives building intentions in April.
June 7, 2004 - A surge in demand for more affordable types of housing such as condominiums and rowhouses pushed the value of building permits to new record levels in April, Statistics Canada reported on Monday.

Local home construction slips, resales gain in April.
May 10, 2004 - New home construction in Ottawa last month eased from the year before, while the resale market enjoyed an upswing in activity, according to separate reports released on Monday.

Starts Expected to Remain Strong in 2004.
May 4, 2004 - Housing starts are expected to remain strong in 2004, reaching 208,500 units, down slightly from 2003 levels but still their second highest level since 1989, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC) CMHC Housing Outlook, National Edition report for the second quarter of 2004.

Mortgage brokers gaining popularity, no longer choice of last resort.
April 26, 2004 - An increasing number of homebuyers in this country, about 26 per cent, are heading to mortgage brokers to finance their purchase.

Local home prices still rising, market more balanced: report.
April 6, 2004 - Home prices continued to climb in most cities across Canada in the first quarter, according to a report from Royal LePage Real Estate Services, and Ottawa was no exception.

Insurance companies take a bite out of coverage. Homeowner's policy not renewed because of pets. .
March 31 2004 - An Alberta man has found himself without home insurance after his company failed to renew his policy because he keeps dogs his insurance company considers dangerous.

New home prices continue to gain, making re-sale real estate even more attractive.
March 11, 2004 - As the cost of material and labour increases, we can expect that more and more buyers who would prefer "new" homes will be driven to the re-sale market.

New Home Construction Up in February.
March 8, 2004 - The seasonally adjusted annual rate1 of housing starts was 214,100 in February, compared with 195,500 in January, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

Housing starts, resales remain strong in February.
March 8, 2004 - Activity at both ends of Ottawa's housing market remained robust in February, according to a pair of reports Monday, with both construction starts and resales faring well compared to a year ago.

Finding Down Payments Just Got a Lot Easier.
February 25, 2004 - Home buyers, will have greater choice in what they can use for a down payment, thanks to new options announced today by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

Renting not so easy in tenant's market.
February 23, 2004 - Ottawa's vacancy rate of approximately three per cent, a six-year high for the city, means market forces are working, local experts say.

Boomers driving market for upscale homes.
February 22, 2004 - Wealthy baby boomers are shying away from the traditional path of downsizing properties as they approach retirement and instead are looking to upgrade to more expensive homes, according to a study released by a Canadian real estate firm.

Ottawa remains pricey market for home ownership .
February 17, 2004 - Ottawa remains the third most expensive city in Canada in which to own a home, Royal Bank of Canada reported Tuesday, ranking behind only Vancouver and Toronto.

New Housing Price Index: Ottawa real estate market leads the nation in long term price increases.
February 17, 2004 - Statistics Canada has released their latest House Price Index showing that Although the rate of growth in Ottawa has slowed, prices here have increased significantly more than other large cities.

New home prices continue to climb.
February 12, 2004 - The selling price of a newly built home continued to tick upward in Ottawa-Gatineau and across the country in December thanks to the usual suspects-higher labour and materials costs.

Local housing market solid in January.
February 9, 2004 - Despite broad expectations for a pullback in Ottawa's housing market in 2004, new home construction and resales both enjoyed a solid start to the year in January.

Title fraud on the rise.
February 9, 2004 - Fraud relating to real estate ownership in January 2004 rose to record levels, according to First Canadian Title, one of Canada's major title insurance company.

New Home Construction Off to Good Start in 2004.
February 9, 2004 - The seasonally adjusted annual rate1 of housing starts was 195,500 in January, compared with 219,400 starts in December 2003, reports Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

Housing Starts Expected to Remain Strong in 2004.
February 5, 2004 - Housing starts are expected to remain strong in 2004, reaching 203,900 units, their third highest level since 1989, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC) first quarter Housing Outlook, National Edition report. This is down from a 15-year high of 218,400 units in 2003.

SPECIAL REPORT: Home Adaptations for Seniors' Independence (HASI).
This CMHC program helps homeowners and landlords pay for minor home adaptations to extend the time low-income seniors can live in their own homes independently.

December caps red-hot year for MLS® sales Canada-wide.
January 16, 2004 - December results from Multiple Listing Service® sales across the country confirm what the industry has known for a few months now: 2003 was a record-setting year for real estate.

Home resale market finishes 2003 on par with 2002.
January 13, 2004 - Ottawa's home resale market eased off from several years of feverish activity in 2003, but still finished the year on par with 2002, according to the latest data from the Ottawa Real Estate Board.

New home prices keep ticking up in November.
January 12, 2004 - The average selling price of a new home across Canada posted its largest monthly gain in almost two years in November, Statistics Canada reported on Monday.

It is now more important than ever to find out if your home inspector has E & O Insurance.
January 9, 2004 - The Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors (CAHPI) is moving towards self-insurance after the loss of its errors and omissions insurance policy in September 2003.

2003 Starts Best Since 1988.
January 9, 2004 - The seasonally adjusted annual rate1 of housing starts was 217,600 in December, compared to 215,000 in November, reports Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

Local housing starts eased as expected in 2003.
January 9, 2004 - New home construction in Ottawa finished 2003 near the level expected by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. as activity eased from a record 2002.

2003

No bubble in sight, bank says.
December 29, 2003 - Bank of Canada predicts housing costs will remain stable.

Chris Hoare once again appointed as a Director of the Ottawa Real Estate Board.
December 12, 2003 - Chris Hoare was first elected as a Director of the Ottawa Real Estate Board in 1996 and during his 5 years as a Director became the youngest President in the Board's history in 1999. After a 3 year absence, Chris has been reappointed to the board for 2004.

Monthly cost of an Ottawa home cheaper than in 1989 ... really.
December 12, 2003 - Despite the dramatic increases in local home prices over the past three years, the cost of owning a home in Ottawa remains less than it was at the end of the last boom cycle 13 years ago.

New home prices onward and upward.
December 11, 2003 - The cost of purchasing a new home continued to tick upward in October thanks to the usual suspects - higher materials and labour costs, Statistics Canada reported on Wednesday.

Local resale market enjoys November boost.
December 9, 2003 - Ottawa's home resale market enjoyed a healthy spike in activity last month, the Ottawa Real Estate Board reported Monday, adding to a strong housing starts report from CMHC.

Local housing starts bounce back in November.
December 9, 2003 - Construction of new homes in Ottawa bounced back strongly in November, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. reported on Monday, but activity on the year-to-date continues to lag the levels seen in 2002 by a wide margin.

Average Rental Vacancy Rate Rises to 2.2 Per Cent. Ottawa's rate climbs to 2.9%.
December 2, 2003 - The average rental apartment vacancy rate in Canada's 28 metropolitan areas1 rose to 2.2 per cent in October 2003 from 1.7 per cent a year ago.

Royal LePage sees steady gains in local home prices.
November 27, 2003 - Realtor Royal LePage issued its forecast for the coming year, saying it expects home prices in the nation's capital to climb an average of 6.5 per cent in 2004, or by $14,200 to $233,900.

Leading indicator up strongly in October.
November 25, 2003 - Statistics Canada's composite leading indicator, a gauge of where the economy is headed, gained for the fifth straight month in October thanks to stronger business spending and the persistent strength of the housing market.

Home builders take on city over urban boundary issue.
November 24, 2003 - The City of Ottawa is facing its first formal complaint about the official plan. The Ottawa-Carleton Home Builders Association is filing its opposition to the document with a letter of appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board.

New home prices gain on higher builders' costs.
November 12, 2003 - According to Statistics Canada, new home prices across Canada continued to gain amid robust market conditions in September and Ottawa-Gatineau was no exception.

Ottawa housing starts down again in October.
November 10, 2003 - New home construction in Ottawa continued to ease off in October, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. reported Monday, thanks in part to more options for buyers on the resale market.

Mortgage rates keep driving markets.
November 7, 2003 - Canada Mortgage and Housing (CMHC) is predicting the resale housing market will be strong in most major Canadian markets in 2004, but sales volume will not be setting new records.

Homebuying intentions remain strong.
November 7, 2003 - A new survey by IPSOS Reid shows that one in seven Canadians (14%) are likely to purchase a new or another home at this time, up two per cent from a similar survey conducted in September 2002.

Building permits point to more boom in Ottawa's housing market.
November 7, 2003 - Local homebuilders took out almost twice as many construction permits in September than in August, Statistics Canada reported Tuesday, another sign that the region's housing boom is far from over.

Ottawa housing market continues to cool off.
October 8 2003 - Housing starts in Ottawa hit a low for the month of September but resale housing still strong.

Appliance switch was costly: Home seller fined $10,000.
October 4 2003 - It happens from time to time to virtually every real estate lawyer. The day after closing, the purchaser calls up to complain that the fridge or air conditioner or furnace isn't working, or that one or more of the appliances were switched before closing.

Housing Starts Up in August.
September 18, 2003 - New home construction continued to rally in August as the seasonally adjusted annual rate1 of housing starts increased to 233,900 from 223,500 in July, reports Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

CMHC eliminates price ceiling: rules from 1992 dropped.
September 18, 2003 - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has announced that effective September 22nd, 2003, the price ceiling limitation for all homeowner mortgage loans insured by CMHC will be eliminated.

Local home resale market holds its ground in August.
September 16, 2003 - The selling price of an existing home continued to decline in August, the Ottawa Real Estate Board said Tuesday, but experts emphasize that the market remains strong.

Mortgage costs decline, house prices to ease: BMO.
September 16, 2003 - The cost of carrying a mortgage has declined over the past year even has home prices continued to rise, according to a report released on Monday by Bank of Montreal.

Home sales remain strong despite monthly decline.
September 15, 2003 - Canada's home resale market cooled off in August from a record-setting July, the Canadian Real Estate Association said Monday, though the month still ranked as one of the best this year.

Ontario's Law Society warns about mortgage programs.
September 10, 2003 - The Law Society of Upper Canada says new mortgage programs from some lenders, involving third-party service providers, may cause lawyers to breach their obligations to their clients, limit consumer's protection, and cost consumers more money.

Average MLS® price sets new record, Housing demand remains strong.
April 22, 2003 - Existing home sales in Canada's 25 major markets continued to run strong, according to the Major Market MLS® report issued by the Canadian Real Estate Association.

CMHC expects solid year for local housing market.
April 22, 2003 - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. maintained its bullish outlook for Ottawa's housing market on Tuesday, with activity expected to come close to last year's record levels.

Home resale market gets no relief from rising prices.
April 15, 2003 - A shortage of new listings contributed to a near five per cent drop in the number of existing home sales last month, the Canadian Real Estate Association said Tuesday, though sale prices continued to gain..

SPECIAL REPORT: Home Adaptations for Seniors' Independence (HASI).
April 3, 2003 - This CMHC program helps homeowners and landlords pay for minor home adaptations to extend the time low-income seniors can live in their own homes independently.

Strong demand keeps home prices rising. (national)
April 1, 2003 - Home prices continued to rise across much of the country in the first three months of the year, Royal LePage Real Estate Services said Tuesday, thanks to continued high demand and low supply.

Home prices jump in first quarter. (local)
April 1, 2003 - Ottawa home prices continued to climb in the first quarter, Royal LePage reported on Monday.

Insuring an older home and underground oil tanks are among the hot topics of the day.
February 26, 2003 - Check our our "Tips & Updates" section to learn more about these and other important topics..

Cost of home ownership continues to rise.
February 26, 2003 - Home prices in Ontario rank above the national average and will head higher this year, according to the latest survey from the Royal Bank of Canada.

The Anita & Chris Hoare Team raise the bar on service yet again.
February 25, 2003 - Clients now have greater access to real estate investment analysis information.

Royal Lepage holds its #1 position in the Ottawa market.
February 25, 2003 - Based on Ottawa Real Estate Board statistics, Royal Lepage outperformed all other competitors in 2002.

New-house prices up by 4.1% nationally, the biggest increase in 13 years.
February 21, 2003 - Statistics Canada says the asking price for new houses across Canada increased by 4.1 per cent last year, the highest annual average increase in more than 13 years.

Housing Starts will Surpass 200,000 Units in 2003.
February 21, 2003 - Housing starts in Canada are expected to reach 205,500 units this year, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC) first quarter CMHC Housing Outlook, National Edition report.

Federal Budget doesn't meet housing rental needs.
February 19, 2003 - The Federal Budget tabled by Finance Minister John Manley on February 18th addressed some housing issues, slightly increased RRSP limits, and provided what Mayors call "modest" funding for infrastructure upgrades.

Resale home prices hit record high.
February 17, 2003 - Resale home prices gained an average 9.8 per cent across the country in January hitting a new record for the month. .

Tight office market in core will persist.
February 17, 2003 - Ottawa's downtown core has the dubious distinction of having the lowest vacancy rate in Canada for office space and the situation is only going to get worse, predicts a local real estate expert.

Housing market drove building permit activity in 2002.
February 6, 2003 - Building intentions remained strong Ottawa in 2002 as the dollar value of permits issued hit $1.64 billion reports the Ottawa Business journal.

Looking for a home in Ottawa just got a little harder.
February 6, 2003 - Changes to the Ottawa Real Estate Board's Multiple Listing Service® meen buyers can no longer access up-to-date listings on the internet.

Mortgage Market to Surpass $500 Billion in 2003.
February 5, 2003 - A growing residential mortgage market in 2003 will surpass $517 billion in mortgage credit, reports a senior economist in the latest issue of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's 'Mortgage Market Trends'.

Bargaining on your mortgage can save you a bundle!
February 5, 2003 - Shop around: A percentage point can save thousands over 25 years reports the National Post.

Canada's resale housing market sets new record.
February 4, 2003 - Activity in Canada's residential real estate market hit a record level last year, gaining more than 10 per cent from the old record set in 2001 reports the Ottawa Business Journal.

Running on all cylinders.
January 31, 2003 - The Ottawa Citizen reports sales of new homes will be hot in 2003, with condos the undisputed king of the market.

Real estate nightmares from 2002
January 30, 2003 - From a corpse to a boom.

Buying Intentions steady for 2003
January 29, 2003 - Canadian Real Estate Association study shows 11% of Canadians intend to buy in 2003.

2002 Housing starts the best since 1989!
January 9, 2003 - CMHC Reports that 2002 ended on a high note, posting the highest level of yearly starts since 1989, thanks to low mortgage rates, growing employment and increasing incomes.

Home Buying and Renovation Intentions Remain Strong
January 8, 2003 - CMHC says Low mortgage rates and an improving employment picture have kept housing demand strong

Prices predicted to increase in 2003.
January 4, 2003 - The Globe and Mail has forecast real estate price increases nationwide for 2003.

November sales outperform 2001
December 6, 2002 - Ottawa Real Estate Board announces a 7% increase in volume sold for November.

SEASON'S GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES FROM THE ANITA & CHRIS HOARE TEAM!
The Hoare Team joins in wishing you Happy Holidays and a New Year of health, happiness and success.

WWW.OTTAWAHOMES.NET sets a new record for monthly internet traffic.
August 10, 2001: In the month of July, Anita and Chris Hoare's website generated 4,779 front page hits!

Ottawa Real Estate Board releases mid-year housing statistics.
July 9, 2001: The first six months of the 2001 market have come to a close and the statistics are in. What will the next 6 months hold?

Deadline! Attention landlords, investors and property managers.
June 28, 2001: Time is running out for you to file claims for additional rent increases above the annual 2.9%.

Royal Lepage voted #1 in customer service in Ottawa!
May 23, 2001: Ottawa's Consumer Choice Awards were announced recently and for the fourth year in a row, Royal Lepage has been voted #1.

Changes to the Condominium Act.
May 23, 2001: Recent updates to the condominium act have changed the way buyers, sellers and Realtors view condominium properties.

TOP 5% IN CANADA!
2001.2.04: The teamwork and persistence of Anita & Chris Hoare has placed them, once again, in the top 5% of Royal Lepage Realtors in Canada.

Never miss another new listing!
2001.04.02: Beat other buyers to the front door with Anita & Chris Hoare's instant wireless notification of new listings!