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Take a look at this stunning Monarch "Riverside" 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom townhome with over $25k in upgrades! 1,751 square feet with 9 foot ceilings on main floor. Upgraded angled dark hardwood floors and 24-inch upgraded ceramic tiles. The kitchen is complete with high-end stainless steel appliances, extended cabinetry for extra storage, subway tile backsplash, pantry and dinette. Open concept living and dining room with cozy gas fireplace and coffered ceiling. Double doors leading into master bedroom with luxury 4 piece ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet. Finished basement with oversized recreation room. Walk to schools, parks, golf and Minto Recreation Centre! Click here for more photos and details!

This 3 bedroom + den, 1.5 bathroom home is located within 10 minutes to all major amenities. Highlights: spacious kitchen with appliances included, formal living and dining rooms, large master, wood fireplace, part-finished lower level with plenty of storage, 2012- furnace, large cedar deck, upgraded bathrooms. Click here for more photos and details!

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Check out this fantastic location! Live in a beautiful, historic and creative neighbourhood that is also within walking distance to OC transport and all amenities. This well maintained and freshly painted unit features 2 bedrooms with 2 full bathrooms, in-unit laundry including washer/dryer, spacious kitchen including 4 appliances, formal living and dining room. Click here for more photos and details!

Check out this Minto 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom end unit stacked condo that features open concept main floor with bright living and dining room, patio door leading to fenced rear yard and steps away from Avalon park. Kitchen features loads of cabinetry and large eating area with lots of natural light. Both lower level bedrooms offer abundant closet space and full 4 piece en-suites. Click here for more photos and details!

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Check out this beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, semi-detached, 2-story walking distance to lots of amenities! Very bright main floor has bamboo hardwood floors with huge formal living room, large renovated kitchen with gorgeous counters, loads of cupboards, tile floors plus appliances. Dining room overlooking backyard with bay window. Family room has wood fireplace and patio door to fenced yard and deck. 2nd level has 4 generous bedrooms with master bedroom having walk-in closet. Finished lower level. Click here for more photos and details!

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Check out this beautifully maintained 1 bedroom plus den 7th floor condo with a great view from a large east facing balcony! Bright and spacious updated unit with an open concept kitchen, in unit laundry and central air-conditioning. Condo fees include all utilities. Complex includes indoor and outdoor pool, underground parking, storage locker, recreation facilities and a party room. Close to transit, shopping, dining and more. Click here for more photos and details!

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Check out this home just steps to the Ottawa River! This bright 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom town home has hardwood and ceramic flooring, open concept living and dining room and a newly updated kitchen (2013) with granite counter tops and high end appliances. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet and 3 piece ensuite bathroom. Finished basement family room with gas fireplace. Click here for more photos and details!

This is a great opportunity to own a 3 bedroom bungalow in Queenswood Heights under $300K with an in-ground pool. It has an updated kitchen, a 60 x 100 lot, large bedrooms, a finished basement with huge family room and a wood fireplace for cozy nights that features beautiful stone surround, a work shop and storage. Click here for more info and photos!

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Enjoy a view of the Ottawa River and the Gatineau Hills from this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo with central A/C. Beautifully maintained 17th floor unit featuring an eat-in kitchen, in-unit laundry, large living room and a master bedroom with an en-suite. Many amenities including a billiards room and pool. Walking distance to the river, dining and shopping. Click here for more photos and details!

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Take a look at this well cared for detached bungalow! It boasts a bright and sunny eat-in kitchen, 3 good sized bedrooms, formal living room, sun filled family room with fireplace and large sliders that lead to the south facing fenced backyard that features a 2 tier deck and an in-ground pool that's surrounded by lovely perennials and mature trees. The finished basement has a den, office space, workshop, laundry area and plenty of storage. Check out more photos and details here!

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Check out this gorgeous modern semi-detached home in Deerfield Village! It has no front neighbours, incredible Bamboo Softwood floors, 9 foot ceilings and pot lights on the main floor. It features a large kitchen with tons of cabinets and a breakfast nook. The 2nd floor has 3 generous bedrooms, a 5 piece en-suite, large balcony and 3 walk-in closets. Other features include: a beautiful, finished basement, rec room, and a bonus room. Click here for more photos and details!

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This converted warehouse functions as an artist's live-work space. What do you think of the design?

Check out this fabulous 3 bedroom home close to schools, shopping, transit and much more. A bright home with hardwood and ceramic, lots of natural light, updated kitchen with Granite, stainless appliances, stone backsplash and eating area. Finished basement with family room and lots of storage. The backyard is a great space for friends and family with no rear neighbours. Click here for more photos and details!

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Take a look at this beautifully maintained 1 bedroom plus den on the 7th floor condo with a great view from a large east-facing balcony! Bright and spacious updated unit with an open concept kitchen, in unit laundry and central air-conditioning. Condo fees include all utilities. Complex includes indoor and outdoor pool, underground parking, storage locker, recreation facilities and a party room. Close to transit, shopping and dining. Click here for more photos and details!

Tale a look at tranquility and privacy located in the heart of Orleans! Four bedroom home on a beautiful and quiet cul-de-sac sits on an oversized pie shaped lot with no left side or rear neighbours. Enjoy the fully landscaped lot with mature trees backing onto a ravine and a creek. Features include main floor bedroom plus living, dining and family rooms. Master bedroom with 3 piece ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet. Check out more photos and details here!

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Check out this magnificent 5 bedroom 5 bathroom home with in-law suite. No rear neighbours! Hardwood floors throughout. It has an open main floor with a den, living room, dining room and family room with gas fireplace. Pot lights, wired surround sound, gourmet kitchen with tons of cabinets and counter space, stainless steel appliances, lots of windows, a loft, 2 ensuites and 2 laundry rooms. Click here for more info and photos!

This barn turned modern home is a contemporary twist of fate with ash wood floors and an open concept layout. What do you think of the design?

Check out this gorgeous 4+1 bedroom, 5 bathroom Richcraft 'Wildwood' model with over 3600 square feet above grade on a premium ravine lot! Formal living and dining rooms. Huge eat-in kitchen with centre island and walk-in pantry. Family room is open to above with cozy gas fireplace. Click here for more photos and details!

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Check out this move in ready 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Minto Empire! The former model home features an upgraded kitchen with granite and new stainless steel appliances, pot lights and crown mouldings throughout. The bright main level offers hard wood floors and an open concept living and dining room with a gas fireplace. The master bedroom has hardwood, a walk-in and 4 piece en-suite with separate shower and soaker tub. Click here for more info and photos!

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This beautifully upgraded and maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom bungalow is located in a mature and sought after neighbourhood. Features include a bright eat in kitchen with plenty of counter space overlooking a private yard. Enjoy the large rec-room and beautiful den in this spacious fully finished basement. Walking distance to Schools, parks and the Ottawa River. Click here for more info and photos!

Very bright 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom close to all amenities including nature trails. Sunken foyer welcomes you to gorgeous hardwood floors on the main level. Eat-in kitchen with lots of counter space, stainless steel appliances, storage and movable center island. Click here for more info and photos!

This impossibly sleek, minimalist home boasts the latest in sustainable power and heating systems and thermal insulation. Are you a fan of its futuristic look?

Despite a projected slowdown, real estate sales in Ottawa jumped 4.1 percent in October compared to 2014:

This home is calling all renovators! This property has great bones, but is waiting for your touch. Great floor plan with large kitchen. Large deck off eating area bringing you into the fabulous oversized well maintained back yard. Two bedroom apartment in lower level with tenant revenue at $900/month. Click here for more photos and details!

In the third quarter of 2015, aggregate Canadian home prices were up 8 per cent year-over-year!

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This top floor, corner unit, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo has its own underground parking and plenty of visitors parking just steps away! Enjoy beautiful views of the forest on your private, screened in balcony. A bright unit with a spacious master bedroom and an en-suite bathroom. Close to all amenities including public transit, nature trails, parks, playgrounds and the Ottawa River. Click here for more photos and details!

Take a look at the view of the Ottawa River and the Gatineau hills from this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo with central A/C! This is a beautifully maintained 17th floor unit featuring an eat-in kitchen, in-unit laundry, large living room and a master bedroom with an en-suite. It features many amenities including a billiards room and pool. This home is walking distance to the river, dining and shopping. Click here for more photos and details!

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Check out this spacious and freshly painted, sun-filled 2 bedroom plus den condo! Two balconies offer incredible views of the Ottawa River and the Gatineau Hills. It features gleaming engineered hardwood throughout, and a fully updated eat-in kitchen featuring beautiful wood cabinets. Amenities include: underground parking, an indoor pool, sauna, gym, squash courts, and it's also close to shopping, dining and the river. Click here for more photos and details!

Check out this custom-built, tastefully decorated, executive bungalow. Only 20 minutes away from Kanata business park! This home boasts 3+1 spacious bedrooms and 3 gorgeous bathrooms, beautiful gardens that surround the home, large windows, exquisite handscraped hardwood floors on the main floor, a luxurious gourmet kitchen with a large island and an eat-in kitchen, a multi-tiered deck plus gazebo. Click here for more info and photos!

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Beautiful contemporary open concept upper 2 bedroom condo with incredible sunlight and stainless steel appliances in the large bright kitchen with new ceramic tile floors and balcony access. Vaulted ceiling over the incredibly large living room opens to modern spacious loft on the upper floor with 2 bedrooms. Master bedroom has a walk-in closet, a second covered balcony and cheater door to 4 piece bathroom with standup shower and soaker tub.

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September was a record-breaking month for home sales in Ottawa as the number of residential home sales easily passed the sales of last year.

Check out this updated bungalow on 2 acres! It features a huge living room and dining room with beautiful a kitchen that has stainless steel counters and appliances. There is a lovely 4 season room to enjoy the wildlife around you. The main bedroom offers room to spread out with a fully accessible bathroom and walk-in closet. The furnace, AC and water system are all updated. There is even a generator. Enjoy the country right beside the city. Click here for more photos and details!

Ottawa's housing market had a great month of September as 1,023 resale homes were closed, which is a 13.8 percent rise over the 899 sold during September of 2014!