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06/11/2026

Seasonal Activity Improves, but Ottawa’s May Market Remains Cautious Market Overview
Ottawa’s housing market remained balanced in May, with activity improving from April but continuing to trail last year’s spring pace. A total of 1,616 homes sold in May, up from 1,336 in April, reflecting the typical lift as the spring market progressed. However, sales were down 10.6% compared to May 2025. These slower sales are becoming a theme thus far in 2026, even as the market remains active.

The sales-to-new-listings ratio rose to 48.2%, while months of inventory eased to 3.0, indicating, demand kept better pace with new supply than it did in April. Active listings remained elevated at 4,917, keeping pressure on sellers to price strategically.

Average prices across market segments were mixed, though overall pricing remained relatively stable. Single-family home pricing was flat year over year, while average prices for townhomes and apartments saw modest declines. Overall pricing was less than one percentage point below last year's level, indicating continued market stability. The average residential sale price was $721,270 in May, up from $712,184 in April, and relative flat at 0.9% below May 2025. The median sale price followed a similar pattern, rising to $660,000 from $650,000 in April while remaining 1.6% lower than last May.

Residential Market ActivityIn May, 1,616 homes were sold through the MLS® System in Ottawa, a 10.6% decrease compared to May 2025, but a clear increase from 1,336 sales in April. The month-over-month gain reflects the typical spring lift in activity, even as demand continues to trail last year’s stronger spring pace.

Sales activity was down in May compared to 2025, though the extent of that decline varied by property type. Single-family homes recorded 904 sales in May, down 8.6% from a year earlier.
Townhouse sales totalled 481, down 14.3%, while apartment-style properties recorded 203 sales, down 12.1%. The segment-level results point to a market where demand remains present, but activity is trailing 2025 across all segments.

Supply remained elevated. New listings totalled 3,351 in May, down 2.2% from May 2025, while active listings rose to 4,917 units, up 12.2% year over year and above April's 4,535 listings. While new listings did not surge this month, the elevated level of active inventory shows that supply has continued to accumulate.

The sales-to-new-listings ratio improved to 48.2%, up from 41.0% in April and consistent with balanced market conditions.

Year to date, 5,453 homes have sold in Ottawa, down 6.3% from the same period in 2025. New listings total 12,284, up 5.4%, while average active listings are up 14.8%. The year-to-date sales-to-new-listings ratio of 44.4% and 3.5 months of inventory point to a market that remains balanced overall, but one where sellers face more competition than they did last spring.

Prices and Market Balance
Price trends remained stable in May, but they were not uniform across property types. The average residential sale price in May was $721,270, down 0.9% from May 2025 but up from $712,184 in April. The median price was $660,000, down 1.6% year over year and up from $650,000 in April. Year-to-date, the average price is $694,539, down 0.6%, while the median price is $639,000, down 1.7%.

The townhome segment softened in May data compared to recent months. Earlier in the year, townhome activity was holding up comparatively well, but May reversed that pattern. Townhouse sales fell 14.3% year over year, pulling year-to-date sales 2.8% below 2025. Pricing has not fallen sharply month over month, with the townhouse HPI benchmark at $557,500, down 0.4% from April and 3.2% from last May. The larger signal is softer absorption, as active listings remain elevated and months of inventory sit well above last year’s level.

Apartment-style properties continued to show the most pronounced pressure. The apartment benchmark price was $385,500, up 1.5% from April but down 6.7% from May 2025. Average and median apartment prices were also lower year over year.
Months of Inventory

Single Family: 2. 7
Townhome: 2.7
Apartment: 4.8

Ottawa is not experiencing broad-based price growth, but neither is the market showing a uniform decline in price. Single-family homes continue to provide support, townhomes are adjusting, and apartment-style properties remain the softest part of the market. For sellers, accurate pricing remains critical; for buyers, the data points to a market where patience and property-specific analysis matter more than broad assumptions about Ottawa as a whole.

05/13/2026

Spring Activity Builds as Ottawa Market Remains Balanced

Market Overview

Ottawa’s housing market continued its seasonal rebound in April, with activity picking up month-over-month, following a slower winter. Inventory levels, which have been rising since late summer 2025, remain elevated but stable. The spring increase in new listings has added to this supply, giving buyers more choice and flexibility.

The broader economic backdrop remains mixed. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) recently revised its 2026 forecast downward, citing a weaker-than-expected start to the year and renewed inflation pressures, partly driven by rising energy costs. As a result, expectations for both sales and price growth have been tempered, with only modest gains now anticipated nationally.

Interest rate expectations have shifted. Earlier concerns that inflation could lead to rate increases contributed to more cautious buyer behaviour over the winter. With rates now holding steady, that immediate risk has eased. While borrowing costs remain above pandemic-era lows, they are more in line with long-term norms. A more stable rate environment may help reduce hesitation and support a gradual improvement in activity as buyer confidence strengthens.

Residential Market Activity

In April, 1,336 homes were sold, down 1.9% year over year, but up from 1,075 in March.

New listings rose sharply to 3,258 units (+19.3%), pushing active listings to 4,535 units (+17.2%).

With listings continuing to outpace sales, the sales-to-new-listings ratio came in at 41.0%, consistent with balanced market conditions. Homes are taking slightly longer to sell, with median days on market increasing to 21 days, up from 18 days in April 2025.

Year to date, 3,839 homes have been sold, down 4.4% compared to the same period in 2025. While activity remains below last year’s levels, recent trends suggest that the 2026 market may be gradually strengthening.

New listings total 8,933 units (+8.5%), while active listings have increased 16.0%.

Prices and Market Balance

Home prices held steady in April. The average sale price was $712,184 (+0.8% year over year), and the median price was $650,000, unchanged from April 2025. Year-to-date, the average price stands at $683,303, and the median price is $630,000, both showing little change compared to the same period last year.

Market balance continues to be shaped primarily by supply. Active listings reached 4,535 units in April, up 17.2% year over year, while new listings also posted strong gains.

With a sales-to-new-listings ratio of 41.0% and 3.4 months of inventory, Ottawa remains in balanced territory. Compared to recent years, conditions are less competitive, with buyers benefiting from increased choice and sellers facing more competition.
Months of Inventory

Single Family: 3.1
Townhome: 3.0
Apartment: 4.9

Regional Market Comparison

Market conditions across Ottawa’s subareas continue to vary.

Ottawa Centre appears relatively stable from a pricing standpoint, but activity has eased. Sales are lower compared to recent years, while inventory has increased, resulting in slower absorption. This is largely due to the area’s higher concentration of condo-apartment units, which has been the softest segment of Ottawa’s market for several months.

Suburban markets across the east, south, and west remain generally balanced. Sales-to-new-listings ratios and inventory levels are within typical historical ranges, although sales activity has moderated in some areas and supply has trended higher. Among these, the western suburbs stand out as the strongest segment, with more consistent sales activity and slightly tighter inventory conditions.

Rural markets continue to operate at a slower pace, with higher inventory levels and longer selling times compared to suburban areas. This results in more buyer-friendly conditions, along with greater variability in pricing data due to lower transaction totals.

Overall, while Ottawa’s market remains balanced at a high level, local conditions vary. Suburban areas are the most stable, with the west currently leading in activity. Central areas are seeing more moderate demand, while rural markets continue to experience slower absorption, contributing to a more varied regional landscape.

Looking Ahead
Ottawa’s spring market continues to build momentum, with activity improving from the slower pace seen earlier this year. While sales have yet to fully offset the winter slowdown, recent gains suggest the market is beginning to regain ground as the season progresses.

Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, Ottawa continues to demonstrate relative stability. Prices have remained in a narrow range, and demand, while measured, continues to support balanced conditions rather than any sharp shift in either direction.

Inventory will remain a key factor to watch. Supply levels have been elevated for several months and continue to build through the spring, giving buyers more choice and increasing competition among sellers. If this trend persists, however, higher inventory could begin to place downward pressure on pricing and influence seller expectations in the months ahead.

04/09/2026

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03/13/2026

Ottawa’s residential market continued its winter
slowdown in February, with overall sales remaining well below the five year average of 990 transactions for the month. The slowdown, however, is not uniform across segments, and the data tells a more nuanced story than the headline numbers suggest.
Average condo apartment prices rose month over month while inventory measures eased, signalling what may be an early shift in a segment that has carried elevated supply since late 2025. Townhomes saw the most turnover of any segment, with sales activity running stronger than typical February levels even as rising
inventory placed downward pressure on prices. The single-family market remained comparatively stable, with pricing holding relatively steady despite a drop in total sales. The data suggests significant competition for listings at lower price points.
With CREA forecasting a gradual strengthening in demand throughout 2026, we can likely expect continued balanced market conditions even as we approach a more active spring market.
“Benchmark prices moved higher in February across every segment,
and demand remained active where affordability allows, creating
a more balanced environment,” said Tami Eades, OREB President.
“Buyers are gaining a little more breathing room to make thoughtful decisions, while sellers continue to see consistent momentum. The conditions that kept many buyers cautious over the past year are gradually shifting. Spring is shaping up to be a meaningful window for those who are ready to act.”

Residential Market Activity
In February, 780 residential properties sold in Ottawa, down 6.8% from February 2025. Activity improved from January’s 610 transactions, though sales remained 21.2% below the five-year February average of 990 and 17.8% below the ten-year average
of 949. This makes the current winter one the slowest of the past decade.
Even so, demand has not disappeared. Buyer activity remains present, particularly at lower price points, with elevated inventory and ongoing affordability considerations contributing to longer decision timelines.

Pricing trends reflected this environment. The average residential
sale price in February was $662,773, down 1.0% year over year, while the median price declined 3.1% to $615,450. Both movements remain modest in scale and are consistent with a market adjusting to elevated supply rather than one experiencing broad based downward pressure. With months of inventory easing to 3.8 from
January’s 4.4 as seasonal sales activity increased, Ottawa continues to operate in balanced territory.

Prices and Market Balance
New listings in February totalled 1,582, down 7.8% from February 2025 but up from January’s 1,522. Active listings reached 2,928 units at month end, an increase of 11.1% year over year and
well above levels seen in recent February periods.
The broader inventory base is giving buyers more properties to consider at any given time, which is reducing urgency. At the same time, improved sales activity and rising month-over-month benchmark prices, indicate that underlying demand remains present. Inventory is higher than seasonal norms, but it is being absorbed in a way that is keeping pricing and overall market balance steady.

Months of Inventory
• Single Family: 3.8
• Townhome: 2.7
• Apartment: 5.6
CREA’s 2026 outlook anticipates gradually strengthening demand as lower borrowing costs work their way through the market. Ottawa’s recent results are consistent with that view. If momentum continues to build into spring, the current inventory base should
support a more active market without generating sharp price acceleration that has defined previous cycles.

01/15/2026

Ottawa Housing Market Closes 2025 on a Note of Stability

Ottawa’s housing market closed out the year with a typical December slowdown in activity. Sales softened further, reinforcing the cautious tone that emerged this fall. Inventory levels declined, while prices remained broadly stable.

Annual sales in 2025 ended 1.3% higher than in 2024 by total sales, and 4.1% higher than 2024 by total dollar volume, pointing to a year defined by balance and overall stability.

The year followed an unconventional seasonal pattern, beginning with a delayed spring, transitioning into a steady summer that avoided the usual mid-year dip, and then moderating again through the fall and early winter.

Ottawa continues to show resilience compared with the price corrections seen in some larger Canadian markets. December data suggests a market that is holding steady, offering buyers more choice while maintaining generally steady conditions. That said, market performance continues to vary meaningfully by property type, with the condo segment remaining the softest area of the market.

“Even with a quieter finish to the year, Ottawa’s housing market showed real stability in 2025,” said Tami Eades, President of the Ottawa Real Estate Board. “Sales and dollar volume both surpassed 2024 levels despite more moderate conditions through the fall. That balance points to a market driven by fundamentals, not pressure.”

Residential Market Activity

In December, 587 residential properties sold, down 32% from November but consistent with typical December activity when excluding the unusually strong pandemic markets of 2020 and 2021. Since 2018, average December sales (excluding those two years) have been 583 units. While the slowdown reflects normal seasonal patterns, it also points to continued buyer caution.

On the supply side, new listings declined as expected, and active listings fell from 3,628 in November to 2,544 in December, reflecting the usual holiday-season slow down. Even so, inventory levels remain elevated compared with recent December norms, continuing the trend seen throughout the fall of increased choice for buyers. Since 2022, Ottawa has seen a multi-year trend across all market segments toward higher year-end inventory levels. While seasonal absorption typically limits a sharp buildup of listings in December, it has not fully offset the higher volume of inventory entering the market earlier in the year.

Year To-date active listings in December 2025 were 19% higher than last year, 45% higher than 2023, and 89% higher than in 2022. Months of inventory rose to 4.3, higher than last December and closer to long-term, pre pandemic averages.

Prices and Market Balance

Prices remained relatively stable in December. The average residential sale price was $658,943, essentially unchanged from December 2024. This follows November’s modest year-over-year increase and reflects a market where prices are being supported, but not driven higher. The MLS® Home Price Index offers additional context. The composite benchmark price has declined month over month since the summer, yet still finished 2025 slightly above 2024 levels overall. This suggests price adjustment is occurring gradually at the benchmark level, even as average prices continue to be influenced by the mix of homes sold. Overall, the market remains balanced. Buyers have more leverage than in recent years, while sellers continue to benefit from steady demand and relatively resilient pricing.

Property Type Breakdown

Market conditions continue to vary meaningfully by property type.

Single-Family Homes

In December, detached homes continued to outperform townhomes and condos. Prices remained comparatively stable, with supply balanced with 4.3 months of inventory. The single-family benchmark price posted a 0.4% year-over-year increase. Limited availability and consistent demand continue to support detached homes,

Townhomes continue to adjust as inventory levels remain slightly elevated. The townhouse benchmark price declined 3.7% year over year, the average sale price fell just 1.4%.

The apartment (Condos) segment remains the softest part of the Ottawa market. Sales activity remained subdued, while months of inventory climbed to nearly eight, well above balanced levels. The apartment benchmark price declined on a year-over-year basis, reflecting growing supply relative to demand.

Months of inventory: • Single Family: 4.3 • Townhome: 2.8 • Apartment: 7.9

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12/24/2025

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11/13/2025

Sales Rise as Inventory Levels Ease in October

Ottawa’s market continues to be resilient despite broader concerns about economic uncertainty. In October, Ottawa’s housing market experienced a modest, seasonal increase in sales activity accompanied by a reduction in the elevated inventory levels seen in recent months. This points to a stable yet cautious phase for the region as we move into the typically slower winter season.

Last month, a total of 1,177 homes were sold, up 8.1% from 1,089 in September 2025, but down slightly year over year with a 1.2% decrease compared to October of 2024. The average sale price climbed to $709,002, an increase of 2.7% month over month and 5.7% higher than the same period last year, suggesting that underlying demand remains resilient.

Ottawa saw 2,405 new listings in October, a 15.1% decline from September 2025, but 13.4% higher than October 2024. This seasonal drop off in new listings between September and October has been a consistent pattern over the past decade. More notably, active listings fell from 4,388 in September to 4,232 in October, a 3.6% decrease. While inventory levels remain higher than in recent years, this familiar fall decrease in active listings suggests that the trend towards elevated supply levels may be starting to stabilize, still within a balanced market range. Reinforcing that trend, the months of inventory measure eased from 4.0 to 3.6, indicating a modest tightening in the balance between buyers and sellers as the fall market settled.

The Bank of Canada’s second consecutive rate cut on Oct. 29, 2025, lowered the policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.25%, providing additional relief to borrowers and some optimism for an active spring market. However, the bank tempered expectations for further easing, noting in its statement that this is likely the final cut in the current cycle. The Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) is monitoring the newly released federal budget and workforce announcements, as cuts in either area have historically affected Ottawa’s housing market given the city’s large federal employment base.

Overall, Ottawa continues to display a pattern of measured balance, modestly improving demand, steady prices, and a market environment that remains fundamentally healthy as it heads toward year-end.

“Ottawa’s market continues to demonstrate balance and resilience,” said OREB President Paul Czan. “We’re seeing modest growth in sales activity, stable pricing, and a seasonal easing of elevated inventory levels. The recent rate adjustments provide optimism for the coming months, but economic uncertainty looms, and buyers and sellers remain cautious, watching how broader economic factors play out. The current environment points to a steady market rather than a rapid shift in either direction.”

Residential Market Activity
Year to date, 12,197 homes have sold, a 3.3% increase over the first 10 months of 2024. The total dollar volume through October reached $8.55 billion, up 6.5% year over year, while the average year-to-date price stands at $700,869, a 3.0% increase year over year.

The average sale price for all sold listings in October was $709,002, up 5.7% from last year and 2.7% higher than September.
Altogether, the total value of homes sold in October was approximately $834.5 million, a 4.5% year-over-year increase, and sits just under $8.5 billion year to date, a significant 6.5% increase over the same period of time in 2024.

On the listing side, there were 2,405 new residential listings added in October, down 15.1% from September but still 13.4% higher than last year.

Active listings totaled 4,232, a 3.6% decrease from September but 21.3% higher year over year.
The months of inventory, a key measure of supply, eased from 4.0 in September to 3.6, reflecting a slightly tighter balance between supply and demand within what remains a generally balanced market.

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09/07/2025

Ottawa’s housing market in August 2025 offered buyers greater choice amid subtle signs of shifting dynamics. Last month, demand remained healthy, while supply continued to increase. Active listings climbed to 3,971, approximately 37% above the five-year August average.

This increase in inventory, while worth monitoring, is not currently a cause for concern. Ottawa’s real estate market follows well-established seasonal cycles, with late summer typically bringing a build-up of available listings ahead of the busy fall market. Both the sales-to-new-listings ratio of 58.3% and 3.2 months of inventory indicate that demand is keeping pace with supply, maintaining balanced market conditions.

It’s also important to recognize that 2020 and 2021 were historic outliers, with unusually low active listing levels that distort the five-year average. Excluding those years and instead referencing the pre-pandemic 2018 and 2019 figures, August 2025 inventory sit roughly 33–34% above the revised five-year trend — a more accurate measure of current market standing relative to historical norms.

Property-type trends continue to diverge. Single-family home HPI benchmarks remain broadly steady, and townhouse values are showing gains, while the condominium segment, particularly in the downtown core, remains comparatively soft. These variations present differing market opportunities depending on location, property type, and price point.

For buyers, the current combination of elevated inventory and steady demand presents a strategic window: more choice and greater negotiating power are available for those in a position to act on it. Meanwhile, broader provincial trends — such as slowing sales and rising supply elsewhere in Ontario — remain factors to watch. There are emerging signs of a potential turnaround in these markets, that could support improved conditions in the months ahead.

“August was an active month for Ottawa’s housing market, with overall prices trending upward and sales activity stronger than in recent years as the summer season winds down,” said Tami Eades, OREB President-Elect.

“While we continue to see different price movements across segments, the broader picture points to renewed momentum in the Ottawa Region as buyers and sellers alike re-engage ahead of the fall market. Ottawa’s market reflects balanced conditions, though we are mindful of broader economic factors—such as federal employment trends and U.S. trade policies—that could affect our market in the months ahead.”

Residential Market Activity

In August 2025, a total of 1,236 homes were sold across the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) region. While down from 1,318 units in July 2025 and 1,602 in June 2025, this represents a 12.1% increase compared to August last year. Two consecutive months of slower sales is consistent with the spring to summer market seasonality, particularly as we are already approaching what is typically a more active fall market.

Looking at the bigger picture, there have been 9,936 home sales so far this year, which is 4.1% higher than at this time in 2024.

The average sale price for all sold listings in August was $686,536, up 3.6% from last year.

This year, the average year-to-date price is $700,828, a 3% increase over the first eight months of 2024.

Altogether, the total value of homes sold in August reached approximately $850 million, up 16% year-over-year, with the housing sector continuing to be one of the major drivers of the overall Ottawa economy.

On the listing side, there were 2,121 new residential listings added in August, a significant 8.6% increase compared to last year, and 3,971 active listings on the market, up 13.3% from August 2024, and 37.1% above the five-year average for this time of year.

Finally, the months of inventory—a measure of supply— sits at 3.2 months, which is unchanged from last month and identical to last August’s metric as well. 3.2 months of inventory is typically understood to be an indicator of what is considered a balanced market. Another indication that despite Ottawa’s high active listing count that demand is currently keeping pace with supply.