Field Notes
Ottawa South, block by block.
Hyper-local market reads, neighbourhood guides, and real estate insights from someone who actually lives and works here.
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Seller Guide
Selling a Home in Findlay Creek: How to Price It and Compete With the Builders
Findlay Creek sellers compete with builder sales offices as well as other listings. Here is what homes are selling for, who is buying, and how to stand out.
Buyer Guide
New Build or Resale in Findlay Creek? Builders, Prices, and What to Watch For
Six builders are active in Findlay Creek. Here is who is building where, what new homes start at, how resale compares, and how to choose between them.
Neighbourhood Guide
Findlay Creek Schools: A Parent's Guide to Every Option
Three elementary schools sit inside Findlay Creek. Here is every public, Catholic and French-language option, and how to check your catchment.
Neighbourhood Guide
Commuting From Findlay Creek: Leitrim Station, Line 2, and Drive Times
Findlay Creek has had a train station since January 2025. Here is how long the commute downtown takes by O-Train and by car.
Neighbourhood Guide
Is Findlay Creek a Good Place to Live? A Local Realtor's Honest 2026 Guide
Thinking about Findlay Creek? Here's an honest look at what the neighbourhood is actually like: schools, commute, prices, and who it suits best.
Market Report
Ottawa South Real Estate Market: What Buyers Need to Know Right Now
Prices are off their peak, inventory is up, and rates are cooling. Here is what the data actually says about buying in Ottawa South in 2026.
Buyer Guide
Findlay Creek vs. Barrhaven vs. Riverside South: Which Ottawa Neighbourhood Is Right for You?
All three are popular Ottawa South suburbs, but they suit different buyers. Here's an honest comparison of prices, commutes, schools, and community feel.
Neighbourhood Guide
Living in Ottawa South: Schools, Parks, Commute Times, and What Locals Actually Say
Ottawa South is more than a postal code. Here's what daily life actually looks like in Findlay Creek and the surrounding area.
Market Report
Should You Buy a Home in Ottawa Right Now? What the 2026 Market Data Says
Rates are down, prices are off their peak, and inventory is up. Here's an honest look at whether 2026 is the right time to buy in Ottawa South.