📈 Key Trends & Insights1. Moderate Price Growth with Variance by Property TypeThe MLS® HPI composite benchmark price is rising only modestly, about 1.1% year‑over‑year in September.
🏠 Ottawa Real Estate Market Report – June 2025
Dated: July 20 2025
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📊 Market Highlights (June 2025 vs. June 2024)
Single‑Family Detached Homes
Average Sold Price: $871,877 (+5.1% YoY, +0.1% MoM)
Benchmark Price: $707,600 (+1.6% YoY)
Townhouses
Average Sold Price: $571,595 (+3.2% YoY, +0.4% MoM)
Benchmark Price: $467,900 (+9.0% YoY)
Apartments / Condominiums
Average Sold Price: $418,886 (–8.1% YoY, –14.9% MoM)
Benchmark Price: $411,500 (–0.6% YoY)
📈 Market Context
Total Sales: 1,602 units (+10.6% YoY, –11.3% MoM)
New Listings: 2,933 (+13.8% YoY)
Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio: ~55% (Balanced market)
Average Days on Market: ~19 days
💡 Strategic Insights
Detached Homes
Demand remains solid, especially among families.
Modest but steady price growth; market remains stable.
Townhouses
Strongest growth segment (+9% YoY benchmark).
Quick-moving inventory—ideal for sellers prepared early.
Condominiums
Significant price softening in June.
Market favors buyers; sellers should emphasize staging and competitive pricing.
Balanced Market Conditions
Healthy mix of supply and demand across segments.
Neither overheated nor overly buyer-centric.
🛠 Seller Preparation Tips
Staging & Presentation
Prioritize curb appeal—fresh landscaping, paint, and professional cleaning.
Stage living spaces with neutral tones and decluttered layouts.
Strategic Pricing
Detached & townhouse sellers can leverage steady demand—price confidently but competitively.
Condo sellers should start at benchmark pricing with room for negotiation.
Marketing Tactics
Emphasize desirable neighbourhood features (e.g., schools, parks, transit).
Use high-quality photography and virtual tours to stand out—especially in condo market.
Timing
Townhouses remain strong—list now for exposure to motivated buyers.
Condos may benefit from smaller incentives like appliance upgrades or flexible closing.
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📊 Market Highlights (June 2025 vs. June 2024)Single‑Family Detached HomesAverage Sold Price: $871,877 (+5.1% YoY, +0.1% MoM)Benchmark Price: $707,600 (+1.6% YoY)TownhousesAverage Sold Price:
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