Over the past month, national headlines have been dominated by stories of market declines across some of Canada’s major cities—particularly in the condo sector. The good news? Ottawa continues to remain relatively insulated from those sharper downturns. That said, August brought a surge in new listings, pushing inventory to higher-than-usual levels for this time of […]
One of the best things about living in Ottawa is how quickly you can escape into nature. In less than an hour, you can swap the city for cliffside lookouts, peaceful forest trails, and even some pretty incredible ruins. Two of my go-to hikes are the Eagle’s Nest Lookout in Calabogie and the Carbide Willson […]
We recently took a trip to Portugal to explore the possibility of investing in real estate there. Our goal was to visit various cities and towns to get a sense of where we might want to retire in the future and advise our clients to look. Along the way, we met with several real estate […]
There are a lot of different opinions floating around about the state of the market, so I wanted to share what I’m seeing on the ground day to day, working with buyers and sellers across the city. When you look at the full picture—year-to-date stats from January 1st to now—sales are actually down by several […]
May brought a welcome shift in momentum. We saw a 33% increase in sales compared to April, which is a great sign of renewed buyer activity. While it may feel like the spring market started late this year, the numbers show we’re actually tracking right in line with 2024 year-to-date. Buyers simply delayed their decision-making, […]
Hey everyone, Chris Scott here with a quick update on what’s happening in the Ottawa real estate market this spring. We’ve seen some interesting shifts lately, and I wanted to break it down for you. More Inventory = More Choice for Buyers Right now, we’re sitting at about four months of housing inventory in Ottawa. […]
Ottawa’s micro markets It has been a very interesting first quarter to say the least. Interest rates are holding steady, there’s an election coming, tariffs in the news… and yet the biggest thing I’m noticing? The change from area to area in terms of market acitivity and supply. Core Neighbourhoods: Tight Supply & Competition In […]
In a market where buyers are being choosy and inventory is picking up, it’s more important than ever for your home to stand out. You don’t need a full HGTV-style overhaul—but thinking like a house flipper (even if you’re just selling your personal home) can mean more money in your pocket and fewer days on […]
