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Where is the spring market heading?

  Every year people ask the same question around this time: what will the spring market look like? The reality is that Ottawa tends to follow a very predictable rhythm. Once the sun starts coming out and the snow begins to disappear, activity picks up quickly. We are starting to see exactly that happen now. […]

Suburban Statistics Update – February, 2026

Here’s the latest update in our Suburban Statistics Series, featuring insights on the five largest urban neighborhoods in Ottawa. With Ottawa’s spread-out layout, it’s always fascinating to see how each area’s market trends vary. These stats compare MLS OREB sales from January 1 to February 28, 2026, with the same period in 2025.  

What a $2B Investor Sees in Ottawa Real Estate

We recently had Mike Pyman on the podcast—someone who has been involved in over $2 billion in commercial real estate—and the conversation gave a really interesting look at how large-scale investors view Ottawa. It’s a perspective we don’t always hear on the residential side. One of the biggest themes was stability. When institutional investors look […]

Why It Matters Who You Work With

There are a lot of great Realtors in Ottawa. But when it comes to selling your home, not all results are the same. And the difference isn’t just experience or marketing — it shows up in how fast your home sells, and how much you walk away with. The Data Tells the Story. One of […]

Giving Sellers the Edge in 2026

On this episode of The Chris Scott Show, Colin and I talked about something that really matters right now for anyone thinking about selling: how to actually stand out in a market with more inventory and more choice than we’ve seen in a while. The reality is simple. There are a lot of listings out […]

Suburban Statistics Update – January, 2026

Here’s the latest update in our Suburban Statistics Series, featuring insights on the five largest urban neighborhoods in Ottawa. With Ottawa’s spread-out layout, it’s always fascinating to see how each area’s market trends vary. These stats compare MLS OREB sales from January 1 to January 31, 2026, with the same period in 2025.  

Annual Stittsville Report

This year was shaped by a mix of political, economic, and local factors that influenced confidence in the Stittsville real estate market. A federal election in late April created some uncertainty heading into the spring. At the same time, renewed trade and tariff discussions tied to Trump’s return to the U.S. political spotlight added broader […]

Ottawa Real Estate Outlook – Where the Market is Headed

One of the main reasons I wanted to start The Chris Scott Show was simple: I always felt like I had more to say. Our monthly market videos are great, but Ottawa real estate isn’t something you can properly explain in 60 seconds. There’s context, nuance, and a lot happening under the surface. For the […]

Suburban Statistics Update – End of Year for 2025

Here’s the latest update in our Suburban Statistics Series, featuring insights on the five largest urban neighborhoods in Ottawa. With Ottawa’s spread-out layout, it’s always fascinating to see how each area’s market trends vary. These stats compare MLS OREB sales from January 1 to December 31, 2025, with the same period in 2024.