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Suburban Statistics Update – July, 2026

Real estate trends can vary significantly depending on where you are in Ottawa. While the overall market tells one story, individual communities often experience very different levels of sales activity, price movement, and buyer demand. In this edition of our Suburban Statistics Series, we’re looking at five of Ottawa’s major suburban markets to see how […]

Suburban Statistics Update – June, 2026

Ottawa’s real estate market is anything but uniform. In this edition of our Suburban Statistics Series, we’re examining how the city’s five largest suburban neighbourhoods are performing and where trends are emerging. The data below compares OREB MLS sales from January 1 through July 1, 2026, to the same period in 2025. It also captures […]

How to make sense of the current Ottawa real estate market

Ottawa Real Estate Market Update: May 2026 The Ottawa housing market continued its slow but steady spring climb in May. Sales improved compared to April, buyers were more active, and homes that were priced properly continued to attract attention. However, we’re still seeing a very different market than we experienced during the spring rushes of […]

Suburban Statistics Update – May, 2026

Ottawa’s real estate market is anything but uniform. In this edition of our Suburban Statistics Series, we’re examining how the city’s five largest suburban neighbourhoods are performing and where trends are emerging. The data below compares OREB MLS sales from January 1 through June 1, 2026, to the same period in 2025. It also captures […]

Suburban Statistics Update – April, 2026

As part of our Suburban Statistics Series, we’re taking a closer look at Ottawa’s five largest urban neighbourhoods. With such a large and diverse city, market conditions can vary significantly from one area to another. The statistics below compare MLS sales reported through OREB between January 1 and May 1, 2026, against the same period […]

Where is the spring market at?

  There’s a lot of conversation right now about where the market is headed as we move into spring, and in this episode we unpack the key factors shaping real estate in Ottawa at the moment. We look at how global and political conditions, including ongoing conflict in the Middle East, inflationary pressure, and Canada’s […]

Suburban Statistics Update – March, 2026

Here’s the latest update in our Suburban Statistics Series, highlighting insights from the five largest urban neighborhoods in Ottawa. Given the city’s expansive layout, it’s always interesting to see how market trends differ across each area. These statistics compare MLS OREB sales from January 1 to April 1, 2026, with the same period in 2025.

Ontario Expands HST Rebate on New Homes — What It Means for Buyers

    There’s been a big announcement this week from the Province of Ontario, and it’s one that could have a meaningful impact on buyers—especially those considering new construction. In partnership with the federal government, Ontario is expanding the HST rebate on new homes for a limited time, with the goal of improving affordability and […]

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. […]