10/06/2026
š Spooky season has officially arrived, but the Ottawa real estate market isnāt exactly giving us jump scares.
September brought another month of change across the city when compared with September 2025:
š Sales were down 6.6%
š Average sale price was down 1.0%
š” Inventory and days on market continued to rise
What does that mean? Buyers are seeing more options and generally having more time to weigh their decisions, while sellers need to be a little more thoughtful about how they position their home.
The Bank of Canada will also announce its next rate decision on October 28th, so itās another date to keep on your radar.
Of course, city-wide numbers only tell part of the story. Whatās happening in Kanata could look very different from whatās happening in Orleans, Barrhaven or downtown.
The market may be changing, but your specific neighbourhood is what really matters.
Thinking about making a move, curious about your homeās value, or just want to know whatās actually happening around you? Letās talk. No tricks required. š»