08/14/2026
**Ottawa’s housing market followed a familiar summer pattern in July.**
There were 1,325 homes sold across Ottawa... almost identical to the 1,318 sales recorded in July 2025.
The Home Price Index also remained unchanged year-over-year at $635,000, while months of inventory increased from 3.2 to 3.5. Buyers had slightly more choice, but the broader market remained relatively stable compared with last summer.
Sales and the Home Price Index were both lower than in June, while inventory increased. That month-to-month slowdown is typical of Ottawa’s seasonal cycle: activity often peaks during the spring market before easing through July and August as vacations and summer plans take priority.
Now that we’re midway through August, we expect activity to begin picking up again as we move into the fall market. More buyers and sellers typically re-enter the market after Labour Day, although the strength of that return will vary by neighbourhood, price range and property type.
These citywide numbers provide useful context, but they cannot tell you exactly what is happening with your home. Ottawa is a collection of smaller markets, and results can differ significantly depending on location, condition, competition and pricing.
If you’re considering buying or selling this fall, now is the time to prepare, not after the market gets busier.
Message us for a more relevant breakdown of your property or neighbourhood.
