Posts Tagged ‘Ottawa Realtor’
Posted on: August 11th, 2026 by Chris Scott
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 each has performed so far in 2026. Using MLS® sales reported through OREB, we’ve compared activity from January 1 to July 1, 2026, against the same period last year to get a clearer picture of what’s changing across the city.
Posted on: July 14th, 2026 by Chris Scott
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 the strongest year-over-year jump in sales activity we’ve seen in 2026.
Posted on: June 1st, 2026 by Chris Scott
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 the strongest year-over-year jump in sales activity we’ve seen in 2026.
Posted on: June 1st, 2026 by Chris Scott
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 in 2025.
Posted on: April 14th, 2026 by Chris Scott
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.
Posted on: March 27th, 2026 by Chris Scott
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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 encouraging more housing development.
More specifically, the province is planning to temporarily remove the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) on new homes for qualifying buyers. The full 13% tax would be eliminated on homes valued up to $1 million from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
For homes priced between $1 million and $1.5 million, buyers would still qualify for the maximum rebate of up to $130,000, with the rebate gradually decreasing for higher-priced homes—down to approximately $24,000 for homes valued at $1.85 million.
Let’s break down what this actually means.
What changed?
Under this new program, the province is temporarily expanding the rebate structure so that significantly more buyers—and a wider range of home prices—can benefit over a one-year period.
Why this matters
From a real estate perspective, this is a pretty strategic move.
New construction has been one of the biggest pressure points in Ontario’s housing supply. Between rising construction costs, interest rates, and slower buyer activity, many builders have pulled back or delayed projects.
This rebate is designed to do two things:
- Stimulate demand by lowering the effective purchase price for buyers
- Encourage builders to move forward with projects
And in a market like Ottawa—where we rely heavily on a steady pipeline of new housing—this could help bring more inventory online.
What it means for buyers
If you’re considering a new build, this is where things get interesting.
A rebate of this size can:
- Reduce your upfront cost significantly
- Improve affordability on higher price points
- Potentially allow buyers to stretch into a better product or location
That said, timing will matter. This is a temporary program, and we’ll likely see increased competition in the new construction space as buyers start to take advantage of it.
The bigger picture
This announcement is really about one thing: supply.
Governments at both levels are trying to unlock more housing by making projects more viable and encouraging buyers back into the market.
Will it solve everything? No.
But it’s a meaningful step—and one that could create opportunities for buyers who understand how to position themselves.
Final thoughts
If you’re thinking about buying a new build this year, this is worth paying close attention to.
There may be a window here where:
- Pricing is still relatively stable
- Incentives are strong
- Inventory is improving
And those three things don’t always line up.
As always, the key is understanding how this fits into your overall plan—whether that’s buying your next home, relocating, or investing.
If you want to walk through how this impacts your specific situation, happy to chat.
Posted on: March 3rd, 2026 by Chris Scott
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.
Posted on: February 3rd, 2026 by Chris Scott
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.
Posted on: January 12th, 2026 by Chris Scott
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.
Posted on: January 8th, 2026 by Chris Scott
Selling a home is never a small task, and doing it while deployed overseas adds an entirely different layer. We recently helped one of our military clients sell her condo on Pinhey Street while she was serving abroad, and it’s a great example of how the right systems, preparation, and experience can make distance a non-issue.
From the start, communication was key. With time zone differences and a busy deployment schedule, we handled everything through WhatsApp, keeping things simple and efficient. Offers, updates, questions, and documents were all managed in real time, allowing our client to stay fully in the loop without added stress. The entire process felt easy and seamless, even though she was thousands of miles away.
Although the condo was vacant while she was away, we brought in professional staging to present it at its best and help buyers visualize the lifestyle it offers. We also used professional photography to highlight the layout, natural light, and finishes, allowing the listing to truly stand out among other condos on the market.
While prioritizing both marketing and communication, we worked closely with Brookfield Relocations to ensure timelines, details, and expectations were aligned throughout the transaction. Through proactive coordination and strong relationships behind the scenes, we were able to prevent surprises and keep the process running smoothly.
Working with clients overseas is something our team does regularly. As a military real estate specialist, we understand deployments, relocations, tight schedules, and the need for clear, direct communication. Our job is to take as much off our clients’ plates as possible so they can focus on their service, knowing their condo sale is being handled properly.
The successful sale of the Pinhey Street condo is a great reminder that with the right team — and the right presentation — selling from anywhere in the world is absolutely possible. As a Top Ottawa Realtor, we’re proud to support those who serve and make the process as smooth and stress-free as it should be, no matter where duty calls.
