Terry Cayen - Realtor

08/08/2026

🏡 Ottawa Real Estate Update: July Market Holds Steady 🏡

The Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) has released July’s market figures! As the spring market transitioned into summer, Ottawa’s housing market held up stronger than usual.

Here are the key takeaways you need to know:

🔹 Sales Holding Strong: Overall home sales in July were virtually unchanged compared to July 2025. While sales dipped 12.7% from June, that’s significantly better than the typical decade-average drop of 20.7% from June to July.

🔹 New Supply Moderating: New listings edged lower in July, marking the second time in three months that incoming supply dropped below last year’s levels. This helped improve the balance between new supply and active buyers, though overall available inventory remains higher than recent historical norms.

🔹 Home Prices Remain Stable:
• Median Price: Unchanged from last year.
• Average Price: Down 1.6% compared to July 2025.
(The divergence between median and average prices suggests the lower average is driven by the mix of property types sold rather than a drop in overall values).

🔹 Market Varies by Property & Location:
• Suburbs: Experiencing firmer demand and stronger sales activity.
• Condos / Downtown: The downtown condo apartment market continues to see softer, slower conditions.

Thinking about buying or selling in Ottawa this summer? Reach out anytime to chat about what these numbers mean for your specific neighbourhood!

08/02/2026

☀️ Summer is one of the best times to discover a neighbourhood—not just a home.
Many buyers spend hours touring homes but never take the time to explore the neighbourhood itself.
Summer is the perfect season to experience a community at its best. Walk the local trails, visit nearby cafés, explore parks, and see how the neighbourhood feels when it's full of life.
The house may check every box—but the community is where you'll build your everyday life.
Before making an offer, spend an afternoon getting to know the area.
Sometimes you'll know you've found home before you even unlock the front door.

Ready to discover neighbourhoods that fit the life you want to live?
Browse available homes across Ottawa: 🔗 https://buff.ly/hRkVSyy

07/25/2026

🏆 Thank You, Ottawa!
We're proud to share that Royal LePage Team Realty continues to hold the #1 position in Ottawa year-to-date for both total volume sold and total units sold through the Ottawa Real Estate Board.

This achievement reflects more than numbers—it represents the trust our clients place in us, the dedication of our REALTORS®, and the strength of the communities we are privileged to serve every day.
We're also proud to hold leading market share positions across many of the Ottawa communities and markets where we live, work, and help clients buy and sell homes.

To our clients, REALTORS®, staff, and partners: thank you for being part of this journey and for your continued confidence in our team.
As we move through the second half of 2026, we remain committed to delivering exceptional service, local expertise, innovative marketing, and results that help our clients achieve their real estate goals.

Here's to continuing to help more people find home across Ottawa and beyond.

❤️ Thank you for your trust. 🏡 Thank you for your support. 📈 Thank you for helping us achieve this milestone together.

07/08/2026

06/06/2026

🏡 Ottawa Housing Market Update: May 2026 🏡

Ottawa's housing market is holding steady! While we saw a nice seasonal boost in activity from April, sales are still trailing behind last year's spring pace.

The quick numbers:
📊 Sales up: 1,616 homes sold (up from April, but down 10.6% year-over-year).
💰 Prices stable: The average residential price hit $738,719 (up from April, flat compared to last May).
🔑 Market type: Balanced. Single-family homes are staying resilient, while townhomes and apartments are seeing slightly softer conditions.

The Takeaway: With inventory up, strategic pricing is key for sellers right now. Buyers still have great options, but economic uncertainty is keeping everyone moving cautiously into the summer.

Thinking of buying or selling in Ottawa? Let’s chat!

Call now to connect with business.

05/22/2026

What you can afford — and what feels comfortable — aren’t always the same.
A home may fit within your approval range, but the real question is: does it support your lifestyle after the purchase?
Consider:

• Will your monthly costs still feel manageable months from now?
• Does this leave room for savings, travel, and everyday flexibility?
• Are you choosing a home — or stretching into one?

The right decision isn’t just about buying power — it’s about living well after you move in.

👉 Connect with a Team Realty REALTOR® here:
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05/21/2026

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05/19/2026

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05/18/2026

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