Recent Blog Posts by David Armstrong

Solid spring for the Ottawa Real Estate Market.

The Ottawa Real Estate Board April report indicates that real estate in Ottawa continues to be a very good investment.  The average house price increased by 3.7% over April 2011 with more inventory being available (6.9% more listings) and more activity (2.5% increase in sales). These statistics show that low interest rates, a stable economy combined with a healthy supply of homes ...

2 Fabulous Open Houses for you to visit this weekend - January 15th from 2-4pm

Want a great family home in one of Barrhaven's most popular neighbourhoods?  Enjoy outdoor living, want the kids to be safe playing on the street?  This is the ideal home for you - 16 Yarwood Court (www.16YarwoodCourt.com). This Minto Princeton model is approximately 2750 sq feet of living space with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a main floor family room.  It's located on one of ...

2011 Ottawa Real Estate Market typical according to Ottawa Real Estate Board

The year end statistics are in and OREB states that the market was typical for Ottawa.  Joanne Tibbles, President stated that "it epitomized Ottawa's real estate market: no dizzying highs, no dramatic lows, just slow and steady growth over the long term".  This is very true of the Ottawa real estate market, slow, steady growth.  The average price rose by 5.2% in 2011, slightly below ...

21 Reasons to list with The Armstrong Team - Reason #3

A website designed and created for your home. For every home we list we create a unique website for the home.  It showcases the property with professional photographs, virtual tours, mapping, and detail descriptions that are designed to encourage potential buyers to call or view the home.  These websites make it easy for potential buyers to easily obtain information about the home and ...

21 Reasons to list with The Armstrong Team - Reason #2

Experience - We have been selling Real Estate in Barrhaven, Nepean, Kanata and Ottawa for the past 25 years.  Joyce was born and rasied here and David has lived in Ottawa since 1974.  We have raised our two children in Barrhaven were they attend school, participated in sports and cultural activities, worked, socialized and grew-up.  We also own properties in Barrhaven and Kanata.  ...

Ottawa Real Estate Market Still Strong in November

Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,020 residential properties in November through the Board's Multiple Listing Service® system compared with 940 in November 2010, an increase of 8.5 per cent. The five-year average for November sales is 881. Of those 1,020 sales, 244 were in the condominium property class, while 776 were in the residential property class. The condominium property ...

21 Reasons to list with the Armstrong Team - Reason #1

Your Home on Century21.ca   Century21.ca is a powerful marketing tool that exposes your home to millions of potential buyer on the internet ever month.  Our franchise website gives you several advantages including; Showcase 21 - 21 high definition pictures that help engage the buyer and encourages them to book an appointment to view your home.  They can view the pictures in ...

Career in Real Estate

20 some years ago I was a Recreation Director at a local Community Centre looking at another 35+ years to retirement and realized I couldn't see myself doing that job for another 35+ years.  So I took a chance and decided to get my real estate license.  I got into real estate just as the market started to drop and i'll admit there were a lot of challenges in the first few years ...

New listing - 819 Dynes Road

Are you looking for a great family or an excellent investment opportunity?  Then look now further than 819 Dynes Road.  This is an exceptional, all brick bungalow in Courtland Park - West Ottawa.  Ideally located just a short walk from Hog's Back, Mooney's Bay and Carleton University.  This is a great home that the original owners are selling.  Visit www.819DynesRd.com ...

Open Houses October 2nd , 2011 from 2-4pm

We have two great properties for you to visit this weekend.  First, a wonderful pied-a-terre in Hampton Park/Westboro.  From this fabulous apartment you can walk to Westboro, Dovercourt C.C., and have easy access to transit routes on Carling Ave. The apartment is an open concept, modern 2 bedroom with wonderful 9' ceilings, lots of large windows that bath the space in light and ...

NEW LISTING - 109 Mountshannon Drive

NEW LISTING! - 109 Mountshannon Drive, Barrhaven.  Excellent value for this 3 bedroom, 2 bath endunit townhouse in popular Longfields. Listed at $257,900.  The home features an open concept main living space with laminate wood floors.  The living room and dining room are great for family or entertaining.  The kitchen has refinished cabinets and counters with new hardware ...

Fabulous Barrhaven Family Home.

JUST LISTED! - 4 Shanel Place, Old Barrhaven.  Check out this great family home located in Old Barrhaven.  Walking distance to shopping, great schools, Walter Baker Centre.  Home has great space, nice upgrades and huge potential.  Visit www.4Shanel.com for more details and pictures.

New Listing - 6 Shaw Court, Kanata

Exceptional Kanata starter home in Katimavik.  Located on a quiet court just steps from parks, schools, transit and shopping.  A great place to call home.  This home has fabulous cosmetic upgrades and also all the major home systems have been replaced.  Visit www.6Shaw.com for details.      

Just Listed - Attractive Riverview Park Bungalow.

659 Chadburn Ave - $344,900.00  Excellent location and home for young couple, investor or retiree.  Upgraded kitchen, roof, finished basement, excellent lot and priced to sell.  Visit www.659ChadburnAve.com for more details.

New Listing - 330 Loretta Ave., South, #204

The Norfolk at Merrion Square is a brand new Domicile built Condominium Apartment in the heart of Ottawa and just a short walk from Dow's Lake, Little Italy and the Civic hospital.  Located just off Carling Ave it is an easy commute to downtown or the west end of Ottawa. This unit is 1220 sqaure feet of luxury.  Enjoy two spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and a unique floor plan that ...

New Social Media Guide keeps Century 21 Sales Associates up-to-date with Technology

CENTURY 21 Canada unveiled the latest tool in its web marketing strategy to it's  real estate sales professionals and brokers attending the CENTURY 21 Insight Path to Profit.    The CENTURY 21 Canada Social Media Guide was developed by Heather Angus-Lee, former journalist and now President of PROSocial Media. The guide is published in French and English in the form of an e-book ...

61 Dolan Drive - New Listing

Just Listed! 61 Dolan Drive, Ottawa - 3 bedroom semi in popular Barrhaven.  Walking distance to parks, shopping, Walter Baker Centre and Schools. This is a Minto Oakwood Model that features a main floor family room and bedroom, spacious eat-in kitchen and large living and dining rooms.  The home has two bedroom on the second level and the 4 piece main bathroom.  Backs onto parkland and ...

10 Inverary Drive, Kanata - New Listing

Take a look at this exceptional 2+1 Bedroom, 3 bathroom, semi-detached bungalow in Briarbrook. Great location backing onto passive parkland and Shirley's Brook. This home offers great living space with 1394 sq feet on the main floor and over 800 sq feet in the lower level.  This home is ideal for a retiree, professional couple or young family.  More details and pictures are available ...

Company Top Producer.

At it's recent Awards Dinner the staff and management of Century 21 John DeVries recognized Connie Rivington-Howie as it's Top Producer for 2009. Connie has had an exceptional Real Estate career to date, in her first full year she was the Company Rookie of the Year and has been the Company Top Producer for the past  4 years. Connie is a true professional in attitude, appearance and ability.  ...

Rookie of the Year Award 2009

At it's recent Awards Dinner the staff and management of Century 21 John DeVries recognized Julie Whittaker as it's Rookie of the Year for 2009. Julie in her first full year in Real Estate earned the Century 21 Master Ruby Award.  A prestigious award for any agent but outstanding for an agent new to the business.  Julie success can be attributed to her boundless energy, positive attitude ...

Top Producer Runner-up

At it's recent Awards Dinner the staff and management of Century 21 John DeVries recognized Gladys Baart as the Top Producer Runner-up for 2009. After 35 years with the company Gladys continues to prove that if you look after your clients they will look after you.  Gladys is an eternal optimist and always sees the positive and opportunity in ever situation.  This has allowed Gladys over ...

35 Years of Service Award.

At it's recent Awards Dinner the staff and management of Century 21 John DeVries recognized Gladys Baart for 35 years of  service with the company. WOW! 35 years in any business is an outstanding accomplishment but in the extremely competitive business of commission sales Real Estate it real is a huge accomplishment.  Gladys has seen huge change in the real estate business and one of the ...

20 Years of Service Awards.

At it's recent Awards Dinner the staff and management of Century 21 John DeVries recognized Pauline Gee and David Armstrong for 20 years of service with the company. Pauline has worked in various locations for the company over the years but specializes in Rural and Horse Farm properties.  She has a great deal of expertise and knowledge when it comes to rural residential properties and Horse ...

Canadian Mortgage Market Manging Risk.

The Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals CAAMP released a press release today that indicates that the Canadian Mortgage Market and Canadians in general are manging the risk of higher interest rates.  Here is the press for more details contact me and we can arrange to discuss the report in detail and how it impacts on you and your real estate holdings. Press: Research shows ...

15 Years of Service Award

At it's recent Awards Dinner the staff and management of Century 21 John DeVries recognized Ron Rudichuk for 15 years of service with the company.  A retired military man Ron consistently provides his customers and clients with outstanding personal service.  Ron is meticulous with details and stays on top of the market and market conditions.  Congratulations Ron for 15 years of service. ...