December 2025: Year-End Slowdown and Steady Market Conditions in Ottawa

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December 2025 at a Glance As Ottawa’s real estate market moved through December, activity reflected the typical seasonal slowdown seen at year-end. Sales eased compared to December 2024, while new listings and overall inventory levels continued to rise, providing buyers with more choice and supporting a balanced market environment. With updates to benchmark price methodology […]

November 2025: Seasonal Slowdown and Continued Stability in Ottawa’s Market

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November 2025 at a Glance As the Ottawa real estate market moved further into the late fall season, November reflected a continued moderation in activity. Sales levels eased compared to both last year and the previous month, consistent with typical seasonal patterns. At the same time, inventory levels remained elevated, offering buyers more choice while […]

October 2025: Resilient Growth and Renewed Confidence in Ottawa’s Market

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October 2025 at a Glance As we moved deeper into fall, Ottawa’s real estate market showed signs of typical seasonal moderation in October. Fewer new listings and sales compared to September reflected the natural slowdown that often accompanies this time of year. Despite the dip in activity, home prices remained steady, supported by ongoing demand […]

September 2025: More Choices and Steady Confidence in Ottawa’s Market

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Following a steady August marked by balanced conditions and emerging opportunities, Ottawa’s real estate market continued to show measured strength in September. Increased listing activity provided buyers with more options, while prices held relatively stable, signalling that confidence remains in place as we transition into the fall market. This month’s data reflects a continued return […]

August 2025: Stability and Opportunities in Ottawa’s Market

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August 2025 at a Glance August reinforced the sense of balance that has been building across Ottawa’s real estate market throughout the summer. Sales activity moderated compared to the spring peak, yet remained well above last year’s levels. At the same time, inventory continued to expand, providing buyers with greater choice while maintaining stability in […]

July 2025: Measured Growth and Greater Opportunities for Buyers

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Ottawa’s market maintained a measured pace in July, with sales activity improving over last year and inventory levels continuing to rise. The additional supply is giving buyers more options, while prices remain stable across most property types. Here’s a closer look at the Ottawa Real Estate Board’s July 2025 statistics. July 2025 at a Glance […]

June 2025: More Listings, Measured Growth

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Ottawa’s real estate market continued to show signs of steady normalization in June 2025. Increased inventory is giving buyers more choice while prices remain relatively stable, an encouraging sign for both sides of the transaction. In this month’s market update, we’re looking at what the latest numbers mean for buyers, sellers, and investors navigating the […]

May 2025: A Surge in Listings Brings New Opportunity

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May continued the spring market’s upward trend, with a strong jump in both sales and new listings compared to April. While activity is still slightly below long-term averages, the year-over-year gains point to renewed buyer and seller confidence across Ottawa. More homes are hitting the market, and while prices are moving at different paces depending […]

April 2025: A Promising Push from Ottawa’s Spring Market

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Spring is in full swing, and so is Ottawa’s real estate market. April brought a noticeable uptick in activity compared to March, with more homes changing hands and prices holding steady across most property types. While we’re still trending below historical averages, the increase in month-over-month sales signals growing buyer confidence as we head into […]

March 2025: Surprising Signs of Strength in Ottawa’s Market

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Spring typically signals renewed energy in the Ottawa real estate market, but March 2025 painted a more nuanced picture. With inventory continuing to build and sales volume sitting below historical averages, both buyers and sellers are navigating a market that’s slowly shifting. Let’s take a closer look at how prices, listings, and activity are shaping […]