Claude Jobin, Author at The Molly & Claude Team

TD Centre Toronto / Doors Open Ottawa

June 4, 2023 by Claude Jobin Leave a Comment

An amusing look at the inside of the Toronto-Dominion Centre in Toronto part of the Doors Open in Toronto. The tower and the interiors were designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The pics show a time capsule representative of van der Rohe’s style.

Doors Open Ottawa is still on today. Go explore and be let into spaces that are normally not accessible. In the past I particularly enjoyed the Canada Council Art Bank, the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum, Earsncliffe , Fleck Paterson House, Laurier House, Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, Lemieux Island Water Purification Plant, this year they have the Britannia Water Purification Plant.

Activites in Ottawa this Week-end

June 3, 2023 by Claude Jobin Leave a Comment

It’s an activities rich week-end in Ottawa. In my mind the most popular ones are:

But there’s more! Check out this link to see the other events happening in the city.

Ottawa House for Sale
Carlington
54 Marshall Avenue
$669,000

June 2, 2023 by Claude Jobin Leave a Comment

Welcome to 54 Marshal, a charming 2 bedroom 1.5 bath home nested in a delightful oasis in a sought-out quiet area. Set on one of the largest lots of the area, on a quiet street, and surrounded by mature trees you are assured privacy: this garden is truly a delight. Hardwood in all principal rooms. Spacious living and dining rooms. Large bright kitchen. Bedrooms with built-in storage. The lower level den awaits your personal touch. Enclosed porch overlooking the garden. Garage had hydro. Roof 2011. Bathroom 2011. Furnace and A/C 2016. HWT 2023. Backs on to Community Centre and Alexander Park. Newly painted. A short stroll away from the Experimental Farm and the Arboretum. Shopping, schools, and hospital nearby. Easy access to 417. Estate conditions prevail sold as is where is. 24 Hours irrevocable requested on all offers.

Virtual Tour

Architecture – Art Nouveau Doors

May 31, 2023 by Claude Jobin Leave a Comment

One thing led to the next last night and I found myself looking at Art Nouveau doors. Art Nouveau was 1880-1910. Sometimes grouped into the Art Deco Style, the Art Deco style started in 1925 to 1939. Art Nouveau is organic and not generally symmetrical. The whiplash curve is a common feature. Art Deco is very geometrical. And the last picture, not quite a door but an entrance, is of a Paris Metro entrance. While in Paris with a couple of friends one looking at the entrance, which are now protected historical monuments, and says “That looks old and should be torn down”. Sigh! For more Art Nouveau see my previous blog post.

I’m seeing Art Deco here.

Doors Open Ottawa – June 3 and 4, 2023

May 30, 2023 by Claude Jobin Leave a Comment

It’s Doors Open this week-end. A great way to step inside buildings that are normally closed to the public. And others you might not have thought of. Go out! Explore. The City of Ottawa has a great Doors Open event information page. See what ToDo Canada has to say about the even.

Housing Markets in Canada Have Turned a Corner

May 29, 2023 by Claude Jobin Leave a Comment

CREA (Canadian Real Estate Association) released its national housing statistics for April 2023. Shaun Cathcart, Director and Senior Economist, Housing Data and Market Analysis provides his analysis as to current state of the real estate market.

Open House
Sunday May 28, 2-4pm
Crystal Bay/Rocky Point
15 Grandview Road
$1,100,000

May 28, 2023 by Claude Jobin Leave a Comment

Welcome to 15 Grandview Road. This executive home sits on an approximately 10,000 sq ft lot. Spacious living & dining rooms. Wood paneled family room w gas fireplace. Updated kitchen w ample granite countertop & cupboards SS appliances. Hardwood in all principal rooms. Ceramic floors in kitchen, baths, family room. Stone in entrance. At the top of the circular staircase you will find the main bathroom plus 4 bedrooms, including one that is oversized, one that is currently used as an office & a very large primary bedroom retreat w gas fireplace, dressing area, spa size ensuite bath & large private deck. Lower level features rec room, office, bedroom & 3 piece bath. Triple garage. Large private garden. 100m to the NCC Walking trail. 300m to Lac Deschenes. 200m to DND Campus. Nepean Sailing Club and Andrew Haydon Park are down the road.

Virtual Tour

CREA – Canadian Real Estate Association – Canadian National

May 27, 2023 by Claude Jobin Leave a Comment

The Canadian Real Estate Association has released it’s May 2023 National Statistics. The highlights are.

National home sales surged 11.3% month-over-month in April.
Actual (not seasonally adjusted) monthly activity came in 19.5% below April 2022.
The number of newly listed properties edged up 1.6% month-over-month but remain at a 20-year low.
The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) climbed 1.6% month-over-month but was down 12.3% year-over-year.
The actual (not seasonally adjusted) national average sale price posted a 3.9% year-over-year decline in April.

Herewith are summary snapshots.