Ottawa’s housing market in September demonstrated a continuation of late-summer seasonal trends, with sales activity easing slightly while inventory levels continued to climb. A total of 1,089 homes sold in September, down from 1,236 in August and 1,318 in July. This three-month trend of softer sales is not unusual as the spring peak transitions into the quieter summer months.
“Over the past 20 years, Dan has helped us buy and sell four different homes. That’s the biggest endorsement we can give – we keep coming back to Dan because he is honest, hard working and provides excellent service. He has given us excellent advice in preparing each house to get the best possible sale price and we’ve been happy with the result every time. He is patient, answers all our questions and continues to provide great advice even when he’s not buying or selling a home for us. Dan is an awesome agent and we would recommend him to everyone.”
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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.
Ottawa’s housing market continues to demonstrate steady demand, moderate price growth, and a healthy level of supply—even as other markets experience increased volatility.
A total of 1,602 homes were sold through the MLS® System of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) in June 2025. This marks an 11.34% decrease from the previous month, but a more modest 10.6% increase compared to June 2024 and sits 3.8% above the five-year average.*
“We have nothing but the highest of praise for Dan Moloughney in the recent sale of our home. He had come highly recommended by our daughter and far exceeded our expectations. To sell a house in the disquieting times that we now face was a worrisome challenge. Right from the start, Dan put our concerns at ease, guiding us through the language and the process, asking the right questions to ensure we put forward the best “product”, and also ensuring a carefully planned promotion process (inspections, publicity, and coordination to meet the unexpectedly high interest) to make that sale a reality. Dan priced the house at what he felt was its correct market value, although we were a bit surprised as it was higher than what we had anticipated. The fact that we received five offers over asking, the winning bid $77,000 over asking, speaks for itself. It was a great pleasure working with Dan and we cannot recommend him highly enough. ”
L&R Vanderloo
“It has been a pleasure working with Dan through the process of selling my townhouse in the Ottawa west end. He marketed my house very actively and efficiently and I feel I was able to sell at a good price. Dan always communicated proactively with me albeit a six-hour time difference – I live in Europe now. In particular I appreciated his valuable advice during the negotiation phase when we evaluated incoming offers and decided on our next steps. If you are in the maarket for a good agent – look no further!”
Buying a house in Ottawa is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming. Home inspections are crucial for uncovering potential issues that could lead to costly surprises. A knowledgeable realtor can recommend trusted inspectors and guide you through the inspection process, ensuring you understand any areas that need attention.
Their expertise not only helps you navigate inspections but also empowers you to make informed decisions throughout your home-buying journey, giving you confidence in your investment. Here are critical issues to evaluate when assessing a property, along with important neighborhood factors.
The number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) totaled 1,059 units in November 2024 — a slight dip down from the 1,179 units sold the month previous.