Farm Boy Opens in Westboro

Farm Boy prepares to open their newest location in Westboro. Photo Credit: Farm Boy
Farm Boy prepares to open their newest location in Westboro.
Photo Credit: Farm Boy

Martin Elder’s recipe for a thriving community: 
One River
One Beach
One LCBO
Two gas stations
Two Schools
One Library
Three Pharmacies
One Florist
Four Coffee Shops
Several Beauty Salons
One Watch Maker,
and…
Lots of Grocery stores!

We are so excited to welcome Farm Boy to the community. Check out their Facebook page for all the details about the Wesboro Farm Boy grand opening celebration. Farm Boy Westboro Ottawa is located at 317 McRae Avenue. Doors open on Thursday, June 23rd at 8:00 a.m.

Victor the Cat

victor the cat martin elder home salesPeople say they want purrfection! They look for the purrfect Home, the purrfect cottage the purrfect community. Others seek the purrfect real estate agent. This part applies to me.

My cat, Victor has some thoughts he’d like to share: purrfection, he says is misleading as only cats can purr. Search instead for a comfortable fit, real estate intelligence, and a good sense of humour. And his final word on purrfection; when you want an afternoon nap choose location, location, location!

Martin’s Motto

Martin Elder Real Estate Ottawa Building CommunityHouses have held a special meaning for me since childhood when I experienced frequently relocation.

My motto, Selling Fine Homes, Building Community is central to my work. Houses shelter us from more than wind and rain. They offer comfort; a refuge, and in an unspoken way, provide the setting where families grow, build culture and flourish. I feel proud to help people. I offer my personal knowledge learned from years of home renovation and study. I like to put together a team of home buying professionals to make the process of ownership or sale smooth and enjoyable.

If you are struggling to find the perfect home, let’s talk. Call me at 613.236.5959

-Martin Elder

Ottawa Home Buyers and Sellers Seminar

Seminar Poster - Print QualityTeam Elder Home Sales is thrilled to be partnering with like-minded Ottawa real estate professionals to offer a free Home Buyers & Sellers Seminar. Please join us on Thursday, May 5, 2016 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the RBC Royal Bank in the Carlingwood Shopping Centre.

The four industry experts who will be available to answer your questions are:
RBC Mortgage Representative – Dennis Smith
Real Estate Lawyer – Izzy Farber
Home Inspector – David Carty
Real Estate Broker – Martin Elder

Seating is limited, so we encourage everyone to register early. RSVP at the Facebook Event Page, by emailing Martin Elder or by calling 613-722-3733

Prestigious Lot for sale – ROTHWELL HEIGHTS

High on the ridge and nestled into a natural setting of rock outcroppings and mature trees is the future location of your modern dream home. About half an acre(.48) or 21,000 sq feet of forested parkland. Enjoy the forest and south easterly view over the trees. Catch the morning sunrise and listen to the quiet. City services at the roadside. Over 130 foot frontage with Municipal water, sewage and power lines already present.  West side measures approximately 124 feet at the back wire fence. The north side is about 190.8 feet and the mid point up on the flat part is about 127 feet just before the rock out cropping. Imagine the possibilities; your home perched on the hill, the envy of Architectural Digest readers.

Direction:  From Montreal Road, North on Beckenham Lane, Right on Cedar Road, Left on Rothwell Drive. There is a residential property with a house at 61 Rothwell but continue further north to the lot know municipally as 61 Rothwell Dr

Martin Elder Real Estate Supports Ottawa Humane Society Furball

Every Pet Needs a Fine Home

Team Elder Home Sales is delighted to support the 2016 Ottawa Humane Society FurBall auction. Our contribution this year is an exclusive champagne sight seeing flight, piloted by Martin Elder himself!

Ottawa Humane Society Furball 2016

The OHS FurBall sells out every year, so be sure get your ticket to this black tie evening featuring exquisite cuisine, live and silent auctions, and enchanting entertainment. Tickets are $300 (charitable receipts are issued at $150 per ticket). For more information contact furball@ottawahumane.ca or 613-725-3166 ext. 263

 

Little Jo Berry’s Coming to Wellington West

little jo berry's wellington west villageVery exciting news – Little Jo Berry’s Coffee & Eats is coming to Wellington West!  This entirely vegan coffee shop and eatery is going to feature an impressive menu, replete with fresh, local lunch dishes and plenty of delicious sweet treats.  Slated to open mid-March at 1305 Wellington Street West, right next door to Bija Bijoux.

To learn more about Little Jo Berry’s, we urge you to check out the March 3, 2016 article in the Kitchissippi Times.

Don’t Tax My Dream

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stop homeowner tax ottawaThe Ontario government has proposed legislation which would allow cities across the province to charge an additional Municipal Land Transfer Tax (MLTT). On the average priced home sale in Ontario, home buyers could be paying upwards of $10,000 in total land transfer tax. This would be almost double the current amount. You can test various scenarios with the MLTT calculator »

The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) is urging home owners and home buyers to take action and Say No to the Tax. To learn more about the impact of an additional MLTT, read the facts and follow the steps to have your voice heard, please visit Don’t Tax My Dream.

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Ottawa Housing Outlook – Westboro & Hampton Park

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On November 5th, 2015 the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) hosted its housing outlook conference. While many of the presenters had invaluable insight and knowledge to share, Team Elder Real Estate wanted to specifically relay news regarding Ottawa’s Westboro and Hampton Park neighbourhoods.

Ottawa’s Local Housing Market


Getting the sales stats and facts on Ottawa’s local housing market is always interesting. Right off the top, it should be noted the following sales statistics do not include condominiums.

homes in the glebe ottawaAs expected, the Glebe, Rockcliffe, Manor Park and New Edinburgh hold stong on the title for highest home prices in Ottawa. The lowest home prices are found in Rockland and Clarence.

Between 2006 and 2014, the highest rate of pricing growth was inside the Ottawa Greenbelt – at a shocking 90%. Outside the Ottawa Greenbelt boundaries, the pricing increase during the same period was 35%. Clearly we are seeing a home’s location and community remain prime decision factors.

Now for the piece de resistance. During the eight year period between 2006 and 2014, the highest price growth was in Westboro and Hampton Park, specifically for two-storey single homes. It goes to show a welcoming community mixed with modern redevelopment and scenic views of the Ottawa River makes a great place to call home.

If you want to learn more about real estate opportunities in Ottawa’s Westboro Village, Hampton Park, Wellington Village or anywhere else in the Ottawa region – give Team Elder a call at 613.236.5959. We would love to show you around.

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