Ottawa Real Estate Market Update – August 2025

Ottawa’s real estate market continued to evolve in August 2025, offering both buyers and sellers a more balanced playing field. According to the latest data from the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB), inventory has grown steadily, while buyer activity remains strong — resulting in one of the most stable late-summer markets in recent years.

📊 August 2025 Market Overview

• Total homes sold: 1,236 (⬆ 12.1% YoY)
• Average sale price: $686,536 (⬆ 3.6% YoY)
• Active listings: 3,971 (⬆ 13.3% from 2024)
• New listings added: 2,121 (⬆ 8.6% YoY)
• Months of inventory: 3.2 (Balanced market)

Inventory is sitting about 37% above the five-year August average, and when excluding pandemic years (2020–2021), it's still about 33–34% higher than 2018–2019 levels. That means more options for buyers — but without the panic selling or oversupply concerns.

🏡 Property Type Breakdown

• Single-Family Homes: Benchmark $700,100 (⬆ 1.5%) | Avg. Price: $839,282 | Median DOM: 23
• Townhouses: Benchmark $466,200 (⬆ 8.3%) | Avg. Price: $555,710 | Median DOM: 27
• Condominiums: Benchmark $412,300 (⬇ 1.1%) | Avg. Price: $407,882 | Median DOM: 38

🧠 What This Means for Buyers & Sellers

Buyers: More listings = more choice and potentially more negotiating power.

Sellers: It's not 2021, but a well-priced, well-marketed home still sells — especially in high-demand segments like townhomes.

📍 Ottawa Market Outlook

Ottawa continues to show signs of a healthy and resilient market. With government job stability and a relatively affordable average price compared to other major Canadian cities, many buyers are ready to re-enter this fall season.

🎧 Listen to Ottawa’s August Real Estate Trends

Need Advice?

Thinking of buying or selling this fall? Connect with The Home Guyz Team or use our free Home Value Estimator to get started.

Ottawa’s Best Family Neighbourhoods in 2025: Where Community Meets Convenience

As Ottawa continues to grow in 2025, many families are asking the big question: “Where should we settle down?” In this week’s episode of The Real Deal with The Home Guyz, Miguel Vidal and Cristofer Vidal dive into the most family-friendly neighbourhoods across Ottawa, breaking down what truly matters—beyond just home prices.

From community safety to top-rated schools, parks, walkability, and yes—even where to grab the best local shawarma—this episode is packed with insight from two local experts who live and breathe real estate in Ottawa.

🌳 Community & Safety Come First

Safety is often the top concern for families, and Miguel and Cristofer highlight areas like Barrhaven, Riverside South, and parts of Kanata where neighbours look out for each other and community events bring families together. Think block parties, movie nights, and kids biking to school—these aren’t just marketing buzzwords, they’re everyday realities in these neighbourhoods.

Older Barrhaven, for example, shines as a model of walkable streets, strong neighbourhood watch programs, and a family-first atmosphere.

🏫 Access to Great Schools & Amenities

The quality of local schools can make or break a neighbourhood for parents. In Orléans, a mix of established communities and newer builds offers great value and access to some of Ottawa’s top-ranked schools. Throw in rec centres, swimming programs, and improving public transit, and it’s easy to see why it remains a top pick for families.

💰 Family-Friendly Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank

While Ottawa isn’t as pricey as Toronto or Vancouver, affordability is still a concern in 2025. Areas like South Ottawa, Stittsville’s outskirts, and Orléans offer space to grow without compromising on essentials. Miguel points out how families can balance price with quality of life—look for walkable schools, nearby hospitals, and extracurriculars that don’t require a cross-city drive.

Looking to start your home search? Our Home Locator App helps narrow down your options with family-focused filters.

🏠 Let’s Find Your Perfect Fit

If you’re raising a family in Ottawa, choosing the right neighbourhood is just as important as picking the right house. The Home Guyz Team can help guide you through both. Whether you’re looking in Orléans, Barrhaven, Kanata, or Riverside South, our Ottawa Neighbourhood Guides are a great place to start.

📲 Ready to explore family-friendly listings? Visit our team at TheHomeGuyz.ca and start your journey today.

Artificial intelligence isn’t the future — it’s the present, and it’s reshaping the real estate landscape right here in Ottawa. As the property market becomes more competitive and data-driven, both buyers and sellers need an edge. That edge? Smart technology working alongside experienced professionals.

At The Home Guyz Team, we don't just use AI tools because they're trendy. We use them because they allow us to deliver a superior level of service to our clients. Whether you're a first-time buyer, an investor looking to maximize ROI, or a seller navigating a competitive market, our AI-driven systems provide critical support that helps you stay one step ahead.

In Episode 3 of The Real Deal with The Home Guyz, Miguel Vidal and Christopher Shane pull back the curtain on how their team blends AI-powered tools with deep local expertise to provide a better, faster, more consistent real estate experience.

🤖 What AI Is Doing Behind the Scenes

Here’s what you might not see, but absolutely benefit from:

• Hyperlocal AI Chatbots: Our chatbot on TheHomeGuyz.ca isn't a generic virtual assistant. It’s trained on real Ottawa market data, listing history, and local insights. Ask about Kanata South, Barrhaven townhomes, or condo fees in Westboro - and get personalized answers instantly. This tool never sleeps, ensuring our clients can engage with quality information any time, day or night.

• Voice-Cloned Podcasts for Accessibility: Our voice-cloned podcast episodes allow us to scale our presence and educate the public across platforms while continuing to serve clients face-to-face. The tech mimics our voices with precision, creating rich, engaging content that we can release consistently - even during busy seasons.

• Content That Works While We Work: Blog posts, social media, market updates - all crafted faster and more efficiently using AI. Agents feed in raw ideas or data, and AI helps us produce polished, readable content that informs and engages our audience. This allows us to focus our energy on pricing strategy, client showings, and sharp negotiations.

• Market Analytics with Machine Learning: We use AI-powered tools that analyze historical pricing trends, buyer demand signals, and comparable sales to generate highly accurate market reports. These insights guide our sellers in listing at optimal prices and help our buyers understand when a property is under- or over-valued.

• Client Journey Automation: From lead intake forms that adapt based on your answers, to personalized follow-up email flows, our automated systems ensure no client falls through the cracks. Whether you're 6 months out or ready to buy this weekend, you'll get timely, relevant communication every step of the way.

👥 Tech-Enhanced, Not Tech-Replaced

Technology is our assistant, not our replacement. Real estate is still about people. It’s about trust, negotiation, and the human side of what is often the biggest transaction of someone’s life. Here’s how we make that balance work:

• Faster Responses: Our AI tools notify us when clients need attention, track timelines, and surface relevant info instantly, so we can respond quickly and meaningfully.

• Informed Decisions: By combining AI-powered valuation tools with on-the-ground insight, our clients get the best of both worlds - data-driven pricing strategies plus local know-how.

• Consistent, High-Touch Service: Automating repetitive tasks like appointment reminders and document prep allows our agents to spend more quality time with each client, ensuring no detail is missed.

• Customization at Scale: Whether you’re a downsizing retiree or a growing family looking for a four-bedroom near great schools, our systems track and deliver what matters most to you.

💡 Pro Tip: Be Specific With Smart Tools

Whether you’re using our chatbot or just Googling home data, specificity gets results. Instead of asking, “What’s the market like?” try:

“What’s the average sold price for a 4-bed detached home in Riverside South?”

You’ll get sharper answers, and more actionable insights... which is what you deserve.

✨ Why It Matters for Ottawa Clients

The Ottawa market isn’t slowing down. Whether it’s competitive bidding wars in desirable neighborhoods, evolving mortgage rules, or shifting buyer demographics, staying informed and responsive is more important than ever.

Our use of AI ensures that you stay ahead of the curve. You get faster service, more accurate information, and a support system that’s always working behind the scenes.

We believe in combining the heart of a local agent with the speed and scale of technology. That’s what sets The Home Guyz apart.

🏠 Ready to See the Difference?

Want to work with an Ottawa real estate team that blends heart and horsepower? Reach out to The Home Guyz today and experience what happens when local knowledge meets AI precision.

Looking for listings now? Browse Ottawa homes for sale or schedule a free consultation and let’s get started.