Seasonal Activity Improves, but Ottawa’s May Market Remains Cautious   Market Overview Ottawa’s housing market remained balanced in May, with activity improving from April but continuing to trail last year’s spring pace. A total of 1,616 homes sold in May, up from 1,336 in April, reflecting the typical lift as th ...

Ottawa’s Housing Market Shows Early Signs of Transition as Winter Activity Remains Subdued  Market Overview Ottawa’s residential market continued its winter slowdown in February, with overall sales remaining well below the five-year average of 990 transactions for the month. The slowdown, however, is not uniform a ...

Balanced Conditions Define Ottawa’s Housing Market in January   Market Overview Ottawa’s residential market entered 2026 on a balanced footing. Inventory levels remain higher than in recent years, giving buyers more choice, while sellers continue to adjust to conditions that reward accurate pricing and patience. ...

Ottawa Housing Market Closes 2025 on a Note of Stability Ottawa’s housing market closed out the year with a typical December slowdown in activity.   Sales softened further, reinforcing the cautious tone that emerged this fall. Inventory levels declined, while prices remained broadly stable. Despite a quiet finis ...

Balanced but Softening Ottawa Housing Market Shifts Toward Higher Supply   Ottawa eased into a slower market rhythm in November, shaped by early winter weather and a cautious economic environment. Sales declined from October and fell below November 2024 levels. Although active listings dipped down month over month, ...

Homebuyers’ Moving Guide to OttawaA trusted plan for settling into your new homeBuying a home in Ottawa is a momentous milestone that marks the start of a new chapter in your life. Whether you’ve found a century home in The Glebe, a modern townhouse in Kanata, or a family retreat in Barrhaven, each neighbourhood has its own rhythm and lifestyle to adjust to.Once the paperwork is signed and th ...

Sales Rise as Inventory LevelsEase in October Ottawa’s market continues to be resilient despite broader concerns about economic uncertainty. In October, Ottawa’s housing market experienced a modest, seasonal increase in sales activity accompanied by a reduction in the elevated inventory levels seen in recent months. This points to a stable yet cautious phase for the region as we mo ...

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 ...