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Architecture – The Revival of Art Deco

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ArchDaily tells us about an Art Deco Revival 100 years after its introduction. Interesting! Perhaps Doug Casey of Charlesfort Developments was ahead of that curve. I remember coming back to the country a few years ago and being startled by the number of Art Deco buildings. I coined the buildings Neo-Deco. See article in the Ottawa Citizen in 2015. The most prominent projects include:

  • The Continental at 75 Cleary Avenue;
  • Hudson Park at 235 and 245 Kent Street;
  • The Gardens at 85 and 95 Bronson Avenue; and
  • The Merit at 108 Lisgar Street.


Remembering 9/11

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It was a dark day in history and one that was partially seen live.

I was seeing someone from the American Embassy at the time, as the embassy in Ottawa closed, and he came to my home we watched in horror the unfolding of the day. 

It was the worst day we have ever seen, but it brought out the best in all of us.” Senator John Kerry



Ottawa Real Estate News Release (OREB) – Ottawa Resale Market Stalls in August, Supply Challenges Persist

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OTTAWA, September 8, 2023 –  Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) sold 1,196 residential properties in August through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System, compared with 1,130 in August 2022, an increase of 6%. August’s sales included 903 in the freehold-property class, up 7% from a year ago, and 293 in the condominium-property category, a 2% increase from August 2022. The five-year average for total unit sales in August is 1,525.

“Sales activity was up marginally on a year-over-year basis in August but remained well below the historical average for this time of year,” says Ken Dekker, OREB President. “There is no shortage of demand given increased immigration and the large Canadian population cohort entering the market. The lack of suitable, affordable housing is a hindrance. High borrowing costs and economic uncertainty are impacting both sellers and buyers, which we expect will continue to result in further market fluctuations.”

Janice Myers, OREB CEO, highlights that these latest figures coincide with the City of Ottawa’s allocation of $110 million for affordable housing. “Even if interest rates were to drop and the economy stabilized, housing will remain out of reach for many Ottawa residents. Collaboration among all levels of government and stakeholders is vital to improving affordability for homeowners and tenants alike. And we need to expand provincial regulations, allowing four or more residential dwelling units on serviced lots, to promote higher-density housing.”

By the Numbers

Average Prices*:

  • The average sale price for a freehold-class property in August was $709,739, an increase of 0.5% from 2022, and a 5.6% decrease over July 2023 prices.
  • The average sale price for a condominium-class property was $425,968 an increase of 1% from a year ago, although 1.4% lower than July 2023 prices.
  • With year-to-date average sale prices at $732,220 for freeholds and $432,571 for condos, these values represent an 8% decrease over 2022 for freehold-class properties and a 5.5% decrease for condominium-class properties.
Inventory & New Listings:

  • August’s new listings (2,228) increased 7% over August 2022 (2,090) and were on par with last month (2,234). The 5-year average for new listings in August is 2,177.
  • Months of Inventory for the freehold-class properties has increased to 3 months from 2.9 months in August 2022 and 2.7 months in July 2023.
  • Months of Inventory for condominium-class properties remains on par with August 2022 at 2.2 months, a slight decrease from 2.3 months in July 2023.
  • Days on market (DOM) for freeholds have increased to 31 days from 25 days in August 2022 and 26 days in July 2023.
  • Days on market (DOM) for condos have increased to 29 days from 28 days in August 2022 and 28 days in July 2023. REALTORS® also help with finding rentals and vetting potential tenants. Since the beginning of the year, OREB Members have assisted clients with renting 4,571 properties compared to 4,172 last year at this time, an increase of 10%.
* OREB cautions that the average sale price can be useful in establishing trends over time but should not be used as an indicator that specific properties have increased or decreased in value. The calculation of the average sale price is based on the total dollar volume of all properties sold. Price will vary from neighbourhood to neighbourhood.

Ottawa Condo for Sale
Vanier
605-200 Lafontaine Avenue
$374,900

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Welcome to 605-200 Lafontaine, Place Lafontaine. The Avignon (1178 square feet according to builders plan) – a meticulously maintained, 2 bedroom 2 bath east facing condo. Spacious living / dining room. Large bright kitchen with ample cupboards and countertop space. Hardwood throughout the living area and bedrooms. Generous bedrooms. Walk in shower in main bath. Four piece in ensuite. Insuite laundry room. Nice floor plan. Oversized balcony. Amenities include indoor pool, sauna, games room, library, meeting/party room with full kitchen, and large outdoor patio. Very well managed building. Covered parking and ample visitors parking. Close to public transit. Minutes to downtown and surrounded by countless amenities.


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Royal LePage House Price Survey – Homebuyers remain determined while sellers step back in response to additional interest rate hikes

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According to the Royal LePage House Price Survey, the aggregate1 price of a home in Canada decreased modestly by 0.7 per cent year-over-year to $809,200 in the second quarter of 2023, indicating that nationally, the real estate market is close to the point where it will have recovered fully from 2022’s post-pandemic market correction. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, the aggregate price of a home in Canada rose 4.0 per cent in Q2. This was the second consecutive quarter to show positive growth following a rapid decline in prices over the last year as a result of the Bank of Canada’s aggressive interest rate hike campaign, which began in March of 2022.

“The Bank of Canada remains determined to bring inflation down to its target of less than three per cent. This has proven to be especially challenging at a time when the job market is so strong and Canadians continue to spend, partly due to a build-up of savings during the pandemic,” said Phil Soper, president and CEO of Royal LePage. “The Canadian real estate market has been in a steady state of recovery since the start of the year. While these additional interest rate hikes, and those potentially to come, will likely put a damper on activity and sales volumes, demand for housing remains very strong. We expect the rate of appreciation to moderate through the second half of 2023, causing home prices to level off or increase marginally.”

The Royal LePage National House Price Composite is compiled from proprietary property data nationally and in 62 of the nation’s largest real estate markets. When broken out by housing type, the national median price of a single-family detached home declined 2.0 per cent year-over- year to $841,900, while the median price of a condominium remained essentially flat, decreasing by just 0.4 per cent year-over-year to $586,900. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, the median price of a home in these property segments rose 4.1 and 2.7 per cent, respectively. Price data, which includes both resale and new build, is provided by Royal LePage’s sister company RPS Real Property Solutions, a leading Canadian real estate valuation company.

Royal LePage is forecasting that the aggregate price of a home in Canada will increase 8.5 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to the same quarter last year. The previous forecast has been revised upward to reflect strong activity and price appreciation in the first half of the year.

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1 Aggregate prices are calculated using a weighted average of the median values of all housing types collected. Data is provided by RPS Real Property Solutions and includes both resale and new build.

Architecture – Architects / Designers and their Iconic Furniture

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Those who know me, know I love my chairs. If I were to lay on Freud’s couch I’d probably say it really became a passion when I visited a chair museum in Denver, Colorado.

Here, ArchDaiy proposes designs by Alvar Aalto, Eileen Gray (oops a name I had not heard before, though I’ve seen some of her work and yes we must explore), Le Corbusier, Mies Van der Rohe, and Verner Panton.

Interesting that most iconic chairs were designed by architects. Something else to delve into!

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