Delayed Spring Real Estate Market Sparks Renewed Buyer Confidence in Ottawa Housing

1,807 residential properties were sold in the month of May. This was an 14.9% increase from May 2024.

“Year-to-date home sales activity remains in line with 2024; however, the 33.1% surge over April 2025 suggests we’re experiencing a delayed spring market,” says OREB President Paul Czan. “April’s federal election took up real estate in consumers’ minds. Now, we’re seeing a shift in the marketplace, with active listings on the rise and months of inventory holding steady. Buyers appear to be gaining confidence, re-entering the market and transacting. For sellers, however, rising inventory means that competitive pricing and strong presentation are more critical than ever.”

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Source: Ottawa Real Estate Board, www.oreb.ca

Here is a breakdown of May 2025 Ottawa Real Estate Market Numbers:

Chairman's Team Award

2023

Chairman's Team Award & Platinum Status

2022

Diamond Award Team

2021

Platinum Status

2020

2020 Chairmans Team

2020

2017-2019 Platinum Club

2017-2019

2016 top 100 Club Team

2016

2015 Executive Club Team

2015