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Ottawa Listings of Home Sales Stable in November Amid Growing Supply – 2024 JAN OTTAWA REAL ESTATE NEWS

Ottawa Real Estate Prices for 2024: Prices are going up 1.6% on a year-over-year

The OREB MLS OF Home Price Index (HPI) tracks price trends far more accurately than is possible using average or median price measures.

  • The overall benchmark price was $628,900 in November 2023, nearly unchanged, up only 1.4% from November 2022.
    1. The benchmark price for single-family homes was $708,900, up 1.6% on a year-over-year.
    2. By comparison, the benchmark price for a townhouse was $492,300, nearly unchanged, up 0.8% compared to a year earlier.
    3. The benchmark apartment price was $424,300, up 1.2% from year-ago levels.
  • The average price of homes sold in November 2023 was $633,138, decreasing 0.8% from November 2022. The more comprehensive year-to-date average price was $669,536, a decline of 5.7% from 11 months of 2022.
  • The dollar value of all home sales in November 2023 was $458.4 million, down 2.4% from the same month in 2022.

OREB cautions that the average sale price can be useful in establishing trends over time but should not be used as an indicator that specific properties have increased or decreased in value. The calculation of the average sale price is based on the total dollar volume of all properties sold. Price will vary from neighbourhood to neighbourhood.

 

LOW INVENTORY IN THE OTTAWA REAL ESATE MARKET JAN 2024

Still plague Market and causes prices to increase once again.

 

 

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Buying a Brand new home in Ottawa – Questions you should ask: Sept 2023

Buying a Brand new home Q and A.

Questions you should ask before Buying a Brand new home in Ottawa: Sept 2023

 

Builder Agreements should include details such as:

PDI – Date

Assignment clause: a must

Evaluation of home value (Appraisal – you should pay for one)

Deposit Structure: Can you get a better deposit structure

Mortgage approval – a must

Pre-approval – a must

Insurance clause – a must

 

Location:

Flooding topography

Hwy access

Hydro box green

Road T

SITE PLAN disclosure – commercial or other future development, check with the city

Backing on to graveyards or other

WHAT FUTURE DEVELOPMENT WILL HAPPEN AROUND THE HOME is very import to value

Shopping close

Schools

Bus stops

 

Structure:

Model

Sqft cost

List of actual finishes

Design

Floor plan

How long is your Tarion Warranty, and what is under warranty and for how long?

Upgrades list and value $

Builder Insurance coverage


(* for information only  – buyers need legal advice or to work with an agent)

 

 

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OTTAWA REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE – SEPT 20TH 2023 – HOMES FOR SALE IN OTTAWA -HOMES FOR SALE IN KANATA – HOME PRICES IN OTTAWA

September 20th, 2023

The average sale price for a freehold-class property in August 2023 was $709,739

Ottawa Resale Market Stalls in August, Supply Challenges Persist!

Low inventory, not enough listings.

Source: OREB

The Ottawa Real Estate Board reported that its members  sold 1,196 residential properties in August through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System data service, compared with 1,130 in August 2022, an increase of 6%. August’s sales included 903 in the freehold-property class, up 7% from a year ago, and 293 in the condominium-property category, a 2% increase from August 2022. The five-year average for total unit sales in August is 1,525.

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“Ottawa Sales activity was up marginally on a year-over-year basis in August but remained well below the historical average for this time of year,” says Ken Dekker, OREB President. “There is no shortage of demand given increased immigration and the large Canadian population cohort entering the market. The lack of suitable, affordable housing is a hindrance. High borrowing costs and economic uncertainty are impacting both sellers and buyers, which we expect will continue to result in further market fluctuations.”

 

Ottawa Real Estate Average Prices*:

  • The average sale price for a freehold-class property in August was $709,739, an increase of 0.5% from 2022, and a 5.6% decrease over July 2023 prices.
  • The average sale price for a condominium-class property was $425,968 an increase of 1% from a year ago, although 1.4% lower than July 2023 prices.
  • With year-to-date average sale prices at $732,220 for freeholds and $432,571 for condos, these values represent an 8% decrease over 2022 for freehold-class properties and a 5.5% decrease for condominium-class properties.

 

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Price changes: September  2023 report

Number of Sold properties by week. vs other years   2023 report

NUMBER OF HOME FOR SALE ARE LOWER THAN OTHER YEARS

 

AVERAGE SALE Price Changes: SEPT 2023 report

IT LOOKS LIKE 2022 AND 2023 HAVE THE SAME AVERAGE SALE PRICE

 

RESIDENTIAL Price Changes: September  2023 report

LOW NUMBER OF LISTINGS, LOW SALE VOLUME 2023

 

NEW LISTINGS are down this week – this means low inventory : SEPT 2023 report

IT LOOKS LIKE WE ARE STILL LOW ON LISTINGS

 

 

 

 

PRICES ARE MORE AFFORDABLE NOW AND MAY MOVING BACK UP IF INVENTORY STAYS LOW, ACCORDING TO THE OTTAWA REAL ESTATE BOARD, SEPT 2023 REPORT.

 


 

 


 

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Residential in Ottawa Real Estate shows -15% Down from last year Average price – Ottawa Homes for Sale – Kanata homes for sale – Barrhaven homes for sale

Residential in Ottawa Real Estate shows -15% Down from last year Average price – However, it marks a 5% increase over January 2023.

Resale Market Stabilizes in February with a Glimmer of Hope for Buyers and Sellers Alike!

OREB NEWS

March 3, 2023

Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) sold 855 residential properties in February through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System, compared with 1,411 in February 2022, a decrease of 39%. February’s sales included 633 in the freehold-property class, down 42% from a year ago, and 222 in the condominium-property category, a decrease of 31% from February 2022. The five-year average for total unit sales in February is 1,157.

“We’re going to see declines in transactions and prices when we compare current figures to last February — the height of the pandemic resale market activity,” says Ottawa Real Estate Board’s President Ken Dekker. “On the other hand, with the Bank of Canada holding interest rates steady, prospective buyers have more budget certainty to work with as we head into the spring market.”

By the Numbers – Average Prices*:

  • The average sale price for a freehold-class property in February was $708,968, a decrease of 15% from 2022. However, it marks a 5% increase over January 2023.
  • The average sale price for a condominium-class property was $410,927, decreasing 12% from a year ago.
  • With year-to-date average sale prices at $695,086 for freeholds and $411,449 for condos, these values represent a 14% decrease over 2022 for freehold-class properties and a 10% decrease for condominium-class properties.

“The average price increase for freeholds over January could be an indicator that buyers have normalized to the current interest rates. And perhaps, it’s a glimmer of more activity to come in the months ahead.”

By the Numbers – Inventory & New Listings:

  • Months of Inventory for the freehold-class properties has increased to 2.8 months from 0.7 months in February 2022.
  • Months of Inventory for condominium-class properties has increased to 2.5 months from 0.7 months in February 2022.
  • February’s new listings (1,366) were 22% lower than February 2022 (1,762) and up 3% from January 2023 (1,323). The 5-year average for new listings in February is 1,632.
  • Days on market (DOM) for freeholds decreased from 43 to 37 days and 47 to 43 days for condos compared to last month.

“A decrease in the days on market, paired with fewer new listings entering the market, is good news for sellers,” says Dekker. “However, if that trend continues to impact our supply stock and we don’t get more inventory, our otherwise balanced market could swing back into seller’s territory — but it’s too early to predict.”

“The best advice for sellers and buyers in today’s market is to pay close attention to the comparison and competition insights only a REALTOR® can offer. Ottawa is made up of many micro-markets, and neighbourhood-level data is vital to standing out and closing deals.”

REALTORS® also help with finding rentals and vetting potential tenants. Since the beginning of the year, OREB Members have assisted clients with renting 995 properties compared to 800 last year at this time, an increase of 24%.

 

 

Details:

Average Sale Price February 2023= from $708,172 down to $620,088 (-12.4% down)

Quantity of sales: 2471 down to 1513 in Feb 2023 (-38% down)

CDOM= Re-listed : Days on Market from 27 to 69 days ( more days on market:  +42 days)

DOM= Days on Market – from 19 days TO 44 days longer in 2023 ( more days on market:  +25 days)

 

 

 

 

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Ottawa Real Estate Market news Feb 2023 – Kanata Real Estate Market news Feb 2023 – Join our newsletter

February 2023 – Resale Market Starts Slow as Buyers Remain Cautious

February 2, 2023

Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) sold 606 residential properties in January through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System, compared with 933 in January 2022, a decrease of 35%. January’s sales included 460 in the freehold-property class, down 30% from a year ago, and 146 in the condominium-property category, a decrease of 47% from January 2022. The five-year average for total unit sales in January is 819.

“January’s marked slow down in unit sales over 2022 indicates potential home buyers are taking their time,” says OREB President Ken Dekker. “While last month saw the culmination of the succession of interest rate hikes announced by the Bank of Canada, affordability remains a factor. They may be waiting for a shift in listing prices. They’re being cautious in uncertain conditions.”

By the Numbers – Average Prices*:

  • The average sale price for a condominium-class property in January was $412,244, a decrease of 8% from 2022.
  • The average sale price for a freehold-class property was $676,272, decreasing 12% from a year ago.

“Despite the decrease in average prices, the market should not be considered on a downward slide,” says Dekker. “A hyper COVID-19 seller’s market is now leveling out to our current balanced market state.”

“On a positive note, in comparison to December’s figures, January’s average price of freehold properties increased by 3%. The average price of condos did fall by 5% compared to December but condo pricing tends to fluctuate more due to the small data set.”

By the Numbers – Inventory & New Listings:

  • Months of Inventory for the freehold-class properties has increased to 3.8 months from 0.9 months in January 2022.
  • Months of Inventory for condominium-class properties has increased to 3.8 months from 0.8 months in January 2022.
  • January’s new listings (1,324) were 16% higher than 2022 (1,142) and up 89% from December 2022 (699). The 5-year average for new listings in January is 1,233.

“Ottawa’s inventory and days on market figures are typical for a balanced market and another sign that buyers are no longer racing to put in an offer,” says Dekker. “The increase in new listings and supply is a boon for home buyers, who now have more selection and the ability to put in conditions at a less frantic pace. REALTORS® are an essential resource in finding the right property for the right buyer. On the other side of the transaction, REALTORS® can help sellers with hyper-local insights about how to sell in their neighbourhood at a time when pricing is key.”

More people are turning to REALTORS® for help renting properties — 509 this month compared to 410 in January 2022, an increase of 24%. “Even with the increase in housing stock, the tighter rental market is another indication that affordability is keeping some potential buyers on the sidelines.”

* OREB cautions that the average sale price can be useful in establishing trends over time but should not be used as an indicator that specific properties have increased or decreased in value. The calculation of the average sale price is based on the total dollar volume of all properties sold. Price will vary from neighbourhood to neighbourhood.

 

 

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THANK YOU ! Award winner 2022 – Customer Satisfaction and Sales – Thank you to all my clients.

Thank you !!Thank you!!!
To all my clients for your trust, your business, your referrals!!!
2022 Real Estate sales award at my Brokerage office!!!
Top Sales and Customer Satisfaction Award!!!
I’m included in the #1s in something that I love doing!! Helping others focus on Real Estate buying a home or wealth building.
Award for top sales in 2022!!!
Yeah!!!!….I am among the #1 group of highest earning individual agent in my Real Estate brokerage Ontario wide!
Working on getting back to a healthier me after my car accident in 2018, this award feels amazing to hold!!
In 2022, I was able to help more first time buyers, upsizers, down sizers, and investors this past year than the last 5 years due to my accident. I also continue to help needy families in the Amazon Rainforest areas of Suriname and Guyana, by donating a percentage to their needs monthly with my clients help. It’s a real passion of mine the Amazon Rainforest survival, and I help them not to cut down the Amazon Rainforest trees, an eco system that is very special to me.
This year has lots to be thankful for friends. My career enables me to give and to help others and that’s a true gift to appreciate.
I really appreciate everyone that has referred me as a Realtor, my friends and family this past year and in the hope you will continue to do so for years to come.
As a Realtor, the studies and legal updates are endless, but it’s all worth it when you get these Awards of Top Customers Satisfaction. I know that for most people, their house is their largest asset and their trust in me means a lot. So I stay sharp in Real estate law studies they are a constant change and being responsible to my clients is paramount to me.
I’ve been truly blessed with great friends, family, and nice clients. My career is enjoyable!!!
I also have an amazing Real Estate office at Solid Rock Realty. I’ve been very lucky to get a supportive broker and her team.
My colleagues are very supportive of me, as we all share tips throughout the office, and the constant learning helps us to become better at what we do, and how to offer our best to our clients.
BIG THANKS again to all of you who supported me and referred me to your family and friends.
What an Amazing Award for 2022!!!🔑 I’m very proud of myself getting this 🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Again…Thank you all in advance for the future referrals….
2023 will be another successful year and great opportunities!
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BUY YOUR 1ST HOME WITH YOUR RRSPs – Ottawa homes for sale 2023 – Ottawa real estate news

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