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Ottawa Resale Real Estate Market Sees Cautious Confidence Boost

1,179 residential properties were sold in the month of October. This is a 10.4% increase compared to October 2023. “We’re seeing positive movement in Ottawa’s market with sales activity up,” says OREB President Curtis Fillier. “This is especially interesting because there has been sustained activity throughout the year instead of the typical seasonal spikes and […]

Key Mortgage Changes in Ontario in 2024

Interest Rates are dropping! Are you thinking about Buying or Selling? Here are some key mortgage changes in Ontario in 2024: 30-year amortization for first-time homebuyers of new builds: As of August 1, 2024, first-time homebuyers purchasing new builds can now stretch their mortgage payments over 30 years instead of the standard 25 years. Increased […]

Ottawa’s Real Estate Home Sales Remain Strong Despite Market Changes

1,047 residential properties were sold in the month of September. This is a 11.4% increase compared to September 2023. “As we navigate a shifting housing market, Ottawa’s fall outlook is healthy,” says OREB President Curtis Fillier. “Activity is robust with an uptick in sales and prices remaining steady. Meanwhile, both buyers and sellers are rethinking […]

Ottawa’s Hot Summer Real Estate Market Expected to Extend into Fall

1,100 residential properties were sold in the month of August. This is a 10.2% increase compared to August 2023. “Being a seasonal market, it’s very encouraging to see sustained levels of activity throughout the whole summer,” says OREB President-elect Paul Czan. “And coupled with a third consecutive interest rate drop from the Bank of Canada, […]

Ottawa’s Real Estate Market Gains Momentum Heading into Summer

1,241 residential properties were sold in the month of July. This is a 13.6% increase compared to July 2023. “As the market pace typically slows in the summer, July’s activity is encouraging and could be a sign of more gains ahead,” says OREB President Curtis Fillier. “Buyer confidence is slowly but surely catching up while […]

Ottawa’s Real Estate Market Activity Builds After Recovering from Prior Slowdown

1,439 residential properties were sold in the month of June. This is a 0.1% increase compared to June 2023. “Ottawa continues to see steady activity as we head into the summer market,” says OREB President Curtis Fillier. “Unlike recent years, buyers have more room to wait, evaluate and be selective when searching for the right […]

Ottawa Housing Market: Steady Growth with Measured Steps

1,545 residential properties were sold in the month of May. This is a 9.2% decrease compared to May 2023. “Ottawa’s early spring market was unsurprisingly steady,” says OREB President Curtis Fillier. “The increase in new listings indicate that sellers are more confident that properties are moving as more activity returns to the market. Some sellers, […]

Ottawa’s Housing Market Sees Moderate Increases, Signaling Confidence Between Buyers and Sellers

1,456 residential properties were sold in the month of April. This is a 8.9% increase compared to April 2023. “It’s a typical spring in Ottawa’s real estate market,” says OREB President Curtis Fillier. “What sets it apart from recent springs is a restored mutual confidence among both buyers and sellers. Buoyed by recent sales activity, […]

Ottawa Real Estate Market Shows Early Signs of a Buzzing Spring Market

1,165 residential properties were sold in the month of March. This is a 10% increase compared to March 2023. “Ottawa’s real estate market is overall healthy, providing fertile ground for an active spring and summer ahead,” says OREB President Curtis Fillier. “The increases in new and active listings indicate that sellers are feeling more confident, […]

Ottawa’s Real Estate Market Is Off to a STRONG Start

886 residential properties were sold in the month of February. This is a 15.2% increase compared to February 2023. “Even with higher prices and the interest rate holding steady, Ottawa is a strong, active market,” says OREB President Curtis Fillier. “With metrics across the board up from last year, it’s clear both buyers and sellers […]