If you’ve been watching the Ottawa real estate market lately, you’ve probably noticed something: things feel different. Homes are still selling, buyers are still looking, and people are still moving, but the pace has changed. Buyers are taking more time. Sellers are facing more competition. And the days of simply putting a home on the market and expecting instant results are mostly behind us. That does not mean the market is crashing. But it does mean you need to understand... [read more]

If you have been wondering what is actually happening with home prices in Ottawa, you are not alone. Everywhere you turn, there seems to be a different opinion. Some say prices are falling. Others say the market is stabilizing. And then there is always someone who insists you should either buy immediately or wait it out. So let’s slow this down and talk about what the numbers are actually telling us. Because the truth is much less dramatic than the headlines. Ottawa entered... [read more]

If you are trying to make sense of Ottawa’s housing market, you are not alone. Headlines often point in different directions, which makes it hard to know what is actually happening. The clearest way to understand the market is to look at average sale prices, based on real transactions, not forecasts. The data below comes from the Ottawa Real Estate Board and reflects activity through December 2025. Where Prices Finished the Year In December, the average residential sale... [read more]

Key Trends Buyers and Sellers Should Know The Ottawa real estate market slowed down in November 2025, but prices continue to hold steady. If you are planning to buy or sell in 2026, these highlights will help you understand what is happening in the market and how to prepare. Sales Are Down but Prices Remain Stable Home sales dropped to 880 in November, which is lower than both October and the same month last year. Even with fewer sales, the average sale price reached $680,496,... [read more]

The mystery of the disappearing client. One day she's here.. the next she's gone! What would you have done if this happened to you?  Find out the story in my newest Youtube video.   Make sure to keep an eye out for my new series of episodes called The Jean Richer Show. A new video is posted every Wednesday! [read more]