Inventory Builds but Demand Remains Resilient Heading into Fall OTTAWA, ON — Ottawa’s housing market in September demonstrated a continuation of late-summer seasonal trends, with sales activity easing slightly while inventory levels continued to climb. A total of 1,089 homes sold in September, down from 1,236 in August and 1,318 in July. This three-month trend of softer sales is no ...

Seasonal Inventory Growth Meets Steady Demand  OTTAWA, ON — Ottawa’s housing market in August 2025 offered buyers greater choice amid subtle signs of shifting dynamics. Last month, demand remained healthy, while supply continued to increase. Active listings climbed to 3,971, approximately 37% above the five-year August average.This increase in inventory, while worth monito ...

Signs of Growth Amid Ottawa’s Steady Housing Market Ottawa’s housing market continues to demonstrate steady demand, moderate price growth, and a healthy level of supply—even as other markets experience increased volatility.Nevertheless, it is important to keep an eye on what is happening across the province. Some markets in Ontario are encountering more pronounced slowdowns—with de ...

Ottawa Real Estate Board: June Housing Market Posts Annual Gain Despite Summer Slowdown A total of 1,602 homes were sold through the MLS® System of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) in June 2025. This marks an 11.34% decrease from the previous month, but a more modest 10.6% increase compared to June 2024 and sits 3.8% above the five-year average.*“This was the busiest June w ...

Momentum Builds in Ottawa’s Housing Market Amid Greater Certainty The number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) totaled 1,306 units in April 2025. This represented an 18.4% increase from March 2025, but an 11.2% decline from April 2024.Home sales were 17.6% below the five-year average and 16.2% below the 10-year average for the month of Apr ...

Ottawa Housing Market Shows Stability as Spring Momentum Builds The number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) totaled 1,103 units in March 2025. This represented a 6.2% decline from March 2024.Home sales were 24% below the five-year average and 19.3% below the 10-year average for the month of March."The Ottawa housing market in March 2025 ...

Ottawa Real Estate Market Holds Steady Amid Changing Conditions The number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) totaled 809 units in February 2025. This represented a 10.2% decline from February 2024.Home sales were 19.1% below the five-year average and 15.4% below the 10-year average for the month of February.“Ottawa’s sales activity moder ...

Ottawa’s Market Warms Up with More Listings and Cautious BuyersThe number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) totaled 617 units in January 2025. This was a 4.2% decrease from January 2024.Home sales were 13% below the five-year average and 9.6% below the 10-year average for the month of January.“Ottawa’s market is seeing increased activity as more list ...

Ottawa’s MLS® December Market Closes Year with Optimism The number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) totaled 613 units in December 2024. This was a 7.9% increase from December 2023.Home sales were 6.8% below the five-year average and 2.7% below the 10-year average for the month of December.On a year-to-date basis, home sales totaled 1 ...