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2024年9月，渥太华地产局（OREB）通过MLS®系统售出了1,047套房屋，比2023年9月增长了11.4%。不过，这一数字依然比五年平均水平低了17.4%，比十年平均水平低了15.4%。截至9月，2024年全年房屋销售总量达到10,485套，同比去年增加了6.4%。“在不断变化的房市中，渥太华秋季市场的前景仍然不错，”OREB主席Curtis Fillier说道。“销售活动活跃，价格保持稳定。与此同时，买家和卖家都在考虑未来可能的降息、更长的还款期，以及保险房贷价格上限的增加，这些因素都在影响他们的购买力。”

Fillier还提到：“最近的一些政策变化令人鼓舞，这将有助于激发市场需求。不过，渥太华的市场一直以来都不是需求的问题，我们更缺的是供应。我们市内的住房建设量严重不足，尤其是‘中端房屋’的缺口很大。” 加拿大按揭与住房公司（CMHC）最近发布报告指出，渥太华的人口调整后建筑量处于近十年来的最低水平。根据渥太华市的进度报告，截至8月底，年度住房目标仅完成了22%。

数据说话——价格趋势：

MLS®房价指数（HPI）比平均价或中位数价格更准确地反映价格走势。

• 2024年9月，MLS® HPI综合基准价格为64.28万加元，比2023年9月增长了0.2%。

  • 单户住宅基准价格为72.9万加元，同比上升了0.5%。

  • 相比之下，联排别墅基准价格为50万加元，同比下降了1.7%。

  • 公寓基准价格为41.42万加元，同比下降了1.3%。

• 2024年9月售出房屋的平均价格为68.55万加元，比去年9月上涨了1.4%。截至9月，年初至今的平均价格为67.9万加元，同比增长0.9%。

• 9月的房屋总销售额达到7.177亿加元，比2023年9月增长了12.9%。

OREB提醒大家，平均售价虽然能够反映长期趋势，但不应作为具体房产增值或贬值的依据。平均价格是基于所有售出房产的总金额计算的，不同社区的房价可能会有差异。

数据说话——库存与新房源：

• 2024年9月的新房源数量较2023年9月增长了3.9%，共有2,343套新房源发布。新房源数量比五年平均水平高出4.7%，比十年平均水平高出11.6%。

• 截至9月底，活跃的住宅房源数量为3,529套，比2023年9月增加了16.9%。活跃房源数量比五年平均水平高出43.3%，比十年平均水平高出4.6%。

• 9月底的库存月数为3.4个月，高于2023年9月的3.2个月。库存月数表示以当前销售速度售出现有库存所需的月份数量。

总的来说，渥太华房市虽然面临供应不足的问题，但市场活动依然旺盛。在政策推动下，未来几个月，市场可能会继续保持这种热度，大家拭目以待！

2024年8月，通过渥太华地产局（OREB）的MLS®系统售出的房屋总数达到了1100套，比2023年8月增加了10.2%。不过，这一数字比五年平均水平低了11.4%，比十年平均水平低了14.1%。截至8月，2024年全年房屋销售总量为9444套，同比去年增长了6%。“作为一个季节性市场，整个夏季的活跃度持续不断，确实让人振奋，”OREB候任主席Paul Czan表示。“加上加拿大央行第三次连续降息，我们预计秋季的楼市会更加火热。”

“地产经纪们很清楚，现在购房者最关心的还是负担能力。虽然新房源源源不断地涌入市场，价格也相对稳定，但买家们并不急着出手。他们还是非常谨慎，花时间找到最合适的房源。因此，卖家要有耐心，与一位熟悉最新社区数据和洞察的经纪人合作，才能为房产制定正确的定价策略和销售方案。”

数据说话——房价：

MLS®房屋价格指数（HPI）比用平均价或中位数价格更准确地反映价格趋势。

• 2024年8月，MLS® HPI综合基准价格为64.6万加元，比2023年8月微跌了0.3%。

  • 独栋住宅的基准价格为73.25万加元，同比下降了0.3%。

  • 相比之下，联排别墅的基准价格为50.22万加元，同比上涨了0.3%。

  • 公寓的基准价格则为41.68万加元，同比下降了1.2%。

• 2024年8月售出房屋的平均价格为66.03万加元，比去年8月上涨了0.3%。截至8月，年初至今的平均价格为67.83万加元，同比增长0.9%。

• 8月的房屋总销售额达到了7.263亿加元，比2023年8月增长了10.5%。

OREB提醒大家，平均售价虽然能显示趋势，但不一定能反映某个具体房产的增值或贬值。平均价格的计算基于所有售出房产的总金额，不同社区的房价可能会有所不同。

数据说话——库存和新房源：

• 2024年8月，新房源数量比去年8月略增了0.2%，总共有1907套新房源发布。这一数量比五年平均水平高了0.2%，比十年平均水平高了0.9%。

• 截至2024年8月月底，活跃的住宅房源数量为3324套，比2023年8月增加了25.8%。活跃房源数量比五年平均水平高出46.5%，比十年平均水平低了1.3%。

• 8月末的库存月数为3.0个月，高于2023年8月的2.6个月。库存月数是指以当前销售速度售出当前库存所需的月份数量。

渥太华的秋季楼市，是否会持续这个夏天的“热浪”？咱们拭目以待！

根据渥太华房地产委员会（OREB）的MLS®系统数据显示，2024年7月渥太华共售出1,241套房屋，同比2023年7月增加了13.6%。

虽然7月的房屋销售量比过去五年的平均水平低了7.1%，比过去十年的平均水平低了8.8%，但今年以来的整体销售情况依旧乐观。截至2024年7月，今年渥太华的房屋销售总量已达8,349套，比去年同期增长了5.5%。

OREB主席Curtis Fillier表示：“夏季市场通常会放缓，但7月的表现令人振奋，可能预示着未来会有更多的增长。买家的信心正在慢慢恢复，而卖家也在持续增加新的挂牌房源。当然，最终能否成交还要看不同社区的房源类型和价格点，毕竟供应和可负担性问题依然存在。”

Fillier还补充道：“虽然现在下结论还为时过早，但最近的一些政策变化可能会带来积极影响。加拿大央行连续两次降息，加上联邦政府为首次购买新建住房的购房者推出了30年按揭期限的政策，这些都将对部分买家有所帮助。然而，这些都是需求侧的政策，渥太华和全国许多城市一样，急需在供应侧采取行动。”

加拿大央行在其《货币政策报告》中指出，市政分区限制和高昂的开发费用是长期以来抑制供应增长的主要挑战。根据安大略省政府的最新数据显示，渥太华在2024年的住房开工目标为12,583套，但目前仅建成1,593套，远未达到目标。OREB及其成员房地产经纪人（REALTORS®）正在积极倡导直接解决城市住房危机的方案，例如允许每块地皮建四个单元以及减少高昂的开发费用。

数据一览——房价篇

MLS®房价指数（HPI）能比平均价或中位数价格更准确地追踪价格趋势。

2024年7月，渥太华MLS® HPI综合基准价格为648,900加元，同比微增0.1%。

其中，独栋住宅的基准价格为734,700加元，同比微跌0.1%。

相比之下，联排别墅的基准价格为506,100加元，同比上涨了3.4%。

公寓的基准价格为422,800加元，同比下降0.9%。

2024年7月房屋的平均销售价格为679,610加元，同比下降了2.1%。而截至7月的全年平均价格为681,082加元，同比上升了1.0%。

7月房屋销售总金额达到8.433亿加元，比2023年7月增长了11.3%。

OREB提醒，虽然平均销售价格可以用来观察长期趋势，但不应以此作为判断特定物业价值涨跌的依据。平均销售价格的计算基于所有已售物业的总金额，不同社区的价格可能会有所不同。

数据一览——库存与新挂牌篇

2024年7月新挂牌的房源数量同比增加了17.1%，总共有2,231套住宅新挂牌。即便如此，新挂牌数量依然比过去五年的平均水平低了6.3%，比过去十年的平均水平低了6.9%。

截至7月底，渥太华市场上活跃的住宅挂牌数量为3,480套，比2023年7月增长了37.0%。活跃挂牌数量比五年平均水平高出了50.6%，但比十年平均水平低了2.3%。

2024年7月底的库存月数为2.8个月，高于2023年7月的2.3个月。库存月数是指按当前的销售速度卖完现有库存所需的时间。

2024年6月，通过渥太华房地产委员会（OREB）MLS®系统售出的房屋总数达到了1,439套，比2023年6月略微增长了0.1%。

虽然销售量较五年平均水平低了7.5%，较十年平均水平低了13.2%，但从年初至今的销量达到了7,109套，比2023年同期增长了4.2%。

渥太华房地产委员会主席表示：“随着夏季市场的到来，渥太华的房地产活动保持稳定。与近几年不同的是，买家现在有更多的时间和空间去挑选合适的房产，这也导致了市场上房屋停留时间的略微增加。卖家方面，市场库存和挂牌量显示出卖家正在积极行动。经过去年的市场放缓后，渥太华的市场表现几乎恢复正常，并继续取得进展。”

他补充道：“今年夏天和下半年将会非常有趣。随着信心的增强，买卖双方都有充足的机会。对于卖家来说，现在是确保房产最佳状态并合理定价以吸引仍然略显犹豫的买家的好时机。买家则需记住，渥太华的紧俏市场中，库存和竞争水平可能会迅速变化。”

数据分析 - 价格：

MLS®房价指数（HPI）比使用平均价或中位价更能准确地跟踪价格趋势。

2024年6月，整体MLS®HPI综合基准价格为647,700美元，同比下降了0.5%。

单户住宅的基准价格为734,300美元，同比下降0.2%。相比之下，联排/排屋的基准价格为501,500美元，同比下降1.6%。公寓的基准价格为420,800美元，同比下降1.7%。

2024年6月售出的房屋平均价格为686,535美元，比2023年6月增长了0.5%。更全面的年初至今的平均价格为681,345美元，比2023年前六个月增长了1.6%。

2024年6月所有房屋销售的总金额为9.879亿美元，同比增长0.7%。

OREB提醒，平均销售价格在长期趋势分析中有用，但不应作为特定房产价值增减的指标。平均销售价格的计算基于所有售出房产的总金额。价格会因不同社区而异。

数据分析 - 库存与新挂牌：

新挂牌数量比2023年6月增加了4.7%，2024年6月共有2,469个新挂牌住宅。新挂牌量较五年平均水平低0.8%，较十年平均水平低1%。

2024年6月底，活跃的住宅挂牌数量为3,585套，比2023年6月增加了45.5%。活跃挂牌量较五年平均水平高出57.8%，较十年平均水平低1.9%。

2024年6月底的库存月数为2.5个月，高于2023年6月的1.7个月。库存月数是指按当前销售活动速度售出所有库存所需的月数。

赶紧抓住这波市场复苏的机会，无论你是买家还是卖家，现在都是行动的好时机！

渥太华房地产委员会（OREB）成员在2024年5月售出了1545套住宅物业，比2023年5月下降了9.2%。

“渥太华的早春市场，果然还是那么稳定。”OREB主席说道。新增房源的增加表明，卖家们对市场的信心在逐渐恢复，因为市场活动增加了。不过，一些卖家可能在等待加拿大央行的利率公告，看是否会影响他们的购买力。四年来的首次降息是个好消息，但在供应问题和高房价仍然存在的情况下，预期仍需要谨慎管理。”

“比如，降息无法帮助更多的房屋建造，也无法使其变得更实惠，尤其是在渥太华市不断提高开发费用的情况下——这是OREB坚决反对的反生产性举措。”

2024年5月，整体MLS® HPI综合基准价格为651,300加元，比2023年5月小幅增长了1.2%。

单户住宅的基准价格为736,000加元，同比上涨1.1%。

相比之下，联排别墅/排屋的基准价格为517,500加元，同比增长2.1%。

公寓的基准价格为425,000加元，比去年同期上涨了2.0%。

总的来说，渥太华的房地产市场虽然显得平稳，但仍需在高房价和供应不足的压力下保持谨慎。未来几个月，市场动向将继续受到关注。

渥太华房地产委员会（OREB）的成员在2024年4月售出了1456套住宅物业，比2023年4月增加了8.9%。

“这就是渥太华典型的春季房地产市场。”OREB主席说道。与最近几年的春季不同的是，买卖双方的互信恢复了。最近的销售活动提振了卖家的信心，上市房源数量的增加就是明证。对于买家来说，疫情市场的压力已经缓解，他们可以从容地寻找最适合自己需求的房产。尽管经济状况让一些人保持观望态度，但总体来说，渥太华的市场依然强劲而稳定，这对买卖双方都是双赢。”

2024年4月，整体MLS® HPI综合基准价格为643,700加元，比2023年4月小幅增长了1.6%。

单户住宅的基准价格为727,700加元，同比上涨1.6%。

相比之下，联排别墅/排屋的基准价格为500,800加元，同比小幅上涨1.0%。

公寓的基准价格为423,100加元，比去年同期上涨了2.1%。

“真正的故事在细节里。”OREB主席说道。“仔细观察哪些房产在卖，卖了多少，可以看出买家的构成在变化。虽然渥太华的大部分市场处于平衡状态，但由于供应减少，联排别墅已经转向卖方市场。单户住宅是最活跃的市场，推动了平均销售价格的上涨。随着人们在即将到来的联邦选举和政府工作人员返岗的背景下继续重新定义后疫情时代的正常生活，接下来的几个月将既有看点又有趣。房产经纪人独有的详细见解和数据对于帮助买家细化他们在特定社区和物业类型上的策略将是无价的。”

渥太华房地产委员会（OREB）的成员在2024年3月共售出1,165套住宅物业，比2023年3月增加了10%。

OREB主席表示：“渥太华的房地产市场总体健康，为即将到来的春夏活跃期奠定了良好的基础。新增和活跃房源的增加表明卖家的信心在上升，观房活动的增加也推波助澜。不过，买家似乎还没有快速行动——这可能是因为负担能力和供应仍是阻碍。”

“但市场正在酝酿变化。人们已经适应了疫情后的生活，重新审视他们的住房需求。有些人选择缩小居住面积或从市郊搬进来，另一些人则在寻找更符合他们所有需求的房产，这在疫情高峰期是不可想象的。这种情况对中档房产市场造成了多重压力，而渥太华的中档市场本来就紧张。即便你已经在房地产市场上，也不意味着你就能高枕无忧。如果你是买家或卖家，打算有所行动，那就不要等太久。”

2024年3月的总体MLS® HPI综合基准价格为636,700美元，比2023年3月上涨了2.7%。

单户住宅的基准价格为719,000美元，同比上涨了2.6%。

相比之下，联排/排屋的基准价格为489,800美元，同比小幅上涨了0.9%。

公寓的基准价格为418,500美元，比去年同期上涨了3.7%。

2024年2月，通过渥太华房地产委员会的MLS®系统售出了886套房屋，比2023年2月增加了15.2%。

尽管房屋销售数量仍比五年平均水平低13.8%，比十年平均水平低5.7%，但市场表现依然强劲。

“即便价格较高，利率保持不变，渥太华的房地产市场依旧活跃，”OREB主席Curtis Fillier表示，“从各项数据来看，买卖双方都在积极行动。不过，数据无法告诉我们，仍有许多人因为负担能力问题而被排除在外。”

市政物业评估公司（MPAC）最近报告称，“价值低于50万加元的房产在社区中越来越稀缺。”十年前，74%的安大略省住宅房产估值低于50万加元，但现在这一比例仅为19%。

“房产经纪人深知，渥太华的住房需求持久不衰，但我们的市场活动受到了负担得起且合适的供应不足的限制，”Fillier说。“这就是为什么我们目前正在倡导有影响力的措施，比如允许在地块上建造四个住宅单元，取消排他性分区。我们需要填补中间缺失的部分。”

价格数据：

• MLS®房价指数（HPI）比平均价格或中位价格更准确地跟踪价格趋势。

• 2024年2月，整体MLS® HPI综合基准价格为628,500加元，比2023年2月增长了2.8%。

• 单户住宅的基准价格为708,500加元，同比上涨3.1%。

• 相比之下，联排别墅/排屋的基准价格为495,000加元，同比小幅上涨0.6%。

• 公寓的基准价格为417,000加元，比去年同期上涨了2.7%。

• 2024年2月售出的房屋平均价格为651,340加元，比2023年2月增加了2%。

• 2024年2月所有房屋销售的总金额为5.77亿加元，比2023年同期增长了17.5%。

• OREB提醒，平均销售价格在长期趋势分析中有用，但不应作为特定物业价值增加或减少的指标。平均销售价格的计算基于所有售出物业的总金额。价格因社区而异。

库存和新上市数据：

• 新上市房源数量比2023年2月增加了29.5%。2024年2月共有1,539个新住宅房源上市。新上市房源数量比五年平均水平高10.3%，比十年平均水平低3.3%。

• 截至2024年2月底，市场上的活跃住宅房源数量为2,158套，比2023年2月增加了16.3%。活跃房源数量比五年平均水平高59.6%，比十年平均水平低17.7%。

• 2024年2月底的库存月数为2.4，与2023年2月持平。库存月数是指按当前的销售活动速度，售完现有库存所需的月份数。

2024年1月，通过渥太华房地产委员会（OREB）MLS®系统售出了629套房屋，比2023年1月增加了16.5%。

尽管如此，1月的房屋销售量仍比五年平均水平低10.7%，比十年平均水平低3.9%。

“渥太华的市场活动相比去年有所增加，但即使按疫情前的标准来看，市场仍然相对安静，”OREB主席Curtis Fillier说道。“虽然房地产经纪人告诉我们有很多看房活动——部分可能得益于至今温和的冬季天气——但这些看房活动并没有完全转化为销售。这表明买家已经回到市场，但仍然保持谨慎。在疫情期间，买家不得不快速行动，有时不得不选择不完全符合他们要求的房产。而现在，买家利用较慢的市场节奏，花时间寻找完美的房子。卖家应该调整他们的预期，仔细考虑定价和时机策略，并利用房地产经纪人提供的谈判专业知识和本地数据。”

“然而，渥太华的市场条件可能迅速波动，因为我们的供应长期不足，”OREB政策与外部关系经理Brandon Reay补充道。“渥太华需要更多合适且负担得起的房屋来解决住房危机，我们需要增加密度以满足人口需求。如果没有更多的房屋供人们购买，我们无法恢复和超越五年前和十年前的市场活动水平。OREB建议采取直接解决方案进行有意义的政策变革，包括简化安大略土地法庭的流程，取消排他性分区，并允许在住宅地块上建造四个单元。为了达到激进的住房目标，我们需要通过对学院和职业学校的投资来填补劳动力缺口。我们不需要更多反应性和分散注意力的政策，比如联邦政府延长外国买家禁令。”

价格数据：

• MLS®房价指数（HPI）比使用平均价格或中位价格衡量价格趋势更准确。

• 2024年1月，整体MLS® HPI综合基准价格为621,600加元，比2023年1月增长了3.2%。

• 单户住宅的基准价格为703,500加元，同比上涨3.7%。

• 相比之下，联排别墅/排屋的基准价格为462,200加元，同比下降2.1%。

• 公寓的基准价格为418,500加元，比去年同期上涨了3.7%。

• 2024年1月售出的房屋平均价格为631,722加元，比2023年1月增加了1.8%。

• 2024年1月所有房屋销售的总金额为3.973亿加元，比2023年同期增长了18.6%。

• OREB提醒，平均销售价格在长期趋势分析中有用，但不应作为特定物业价值增加或减少的指标。平均销售价格的计算基于所有售出物业的总金额。价格因社区而异。

库存和新上市数据：

• 新上市房源数量比2023年1月增加了7.3%。2024年1月共有1,271个新住宅房源上市。新上市房源数量比五年平均水平高17.5%，比十年平均水平高0.8%。

• 截至2024年1月底，市场上的活跃住宅房源数量为1,961套，比2023年1月底增加了4.5%。

• 活跃房源数量比五年平均水平高57.4%，比十年平均水平低16.6%。2024年1月底的库存月数为3.1，低于2023年1月底记录的3.5个月。库存月数是指按当前的销售活动速度，售完现有库存所需的月份数。

Ottawa MLS® Home Sales Hold Steady in Lackluster September

The number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) totaled 946 units in September 2023. This was unchanged from September 2022.

Home sales were 29.6% below the five-year average and 23.6% below the 10-year average for the month of September.

On a year-to-date basis, home sales totaled 9,889 units over the first nine months of the year. This was a large decline of 13% from the same period in 2022.

“Sales activity came in right on par with where it stood at the same time last year but was still running well below typical levels for a September,” said Ken Dekker, OREB President. “New listings have surged in the past several months, which has caused overall inventories to begin gradually rising again. However, available supply is still low by historical standards, and we have ample room to absorb more listings coming on the market. Our market is also right in the middle of balanced territory, and while MLS® Benchmark prices are down from last year they are still trending at about the same levels from 2021.”

By the Numbers – Prices:
The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) tracks price trends far more accurately than is possible using average or median price measures.

• The overall MLS® HPI composite benchmark price was $643,600 in September 2023, nearly unchanged, up only 0.5% compared to September 2022.

  • The benchmark price for single-family homes was $727,500, essentially unchanged, up just 0.6% on a year-over-year basis in September.

  • By comparison, the benchmark price for townhouse/row units was $510,900, a small gain of 2.5% compared to a year earlier, while the benchmark apartment price was $422,300, falling by 1.1% from year-ago levels.

• The average price of homes sold in September 2023 was $675,412, increasing by 2.7% from September 2022. The more comprehensive year-to-date average price was $672,837, a decline of 6.5% from the first nine months of 2022.

• The dollar value of all home sales in September 2023 was $638.9 million, up modestly by 2.7% 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.

By the Numbers – Inventory & New Listings

• The number of new listings saw an increase of 9.8% from September 2022. There were 2,259 new residential listings in September 2023. New listings were 4.8% above the five-year average and 7% above the 10-year average for the month of September.

• Active residential listings numbered 2,997 units on the market at the end of September, a sizable gain of 14% from the end of September 2022. Active listings haven’t been this high in the month of September in five years.

• Active listings were 33.9% above the five-year average and 18.5% below the 10-year average for the month of September.

• Months of inventory numbered 3.2 at the end of September 2023, up from the 2.8 months recorded at the end of September 2022 and below the long-run average of 3.3 months for this time of year. The number of months of inventory is the number of months it would take to sell current inventories at the current rate of sales activity.

Canadians buying homes with family, friends to combat housing affordability woes: Royal LePage survey

According to a recent Royal LePage survey conducted by Leger, six per cent of Canadian homeowners co- own their property with another party, not including their spouse or significant other. Of this group, 89 per cent co-own with family members and seven per cent with friends. Another eight per cent co-own with someone who is not a friend or family member.

Concerning their co-owning situation, 44 per cent of co-owners say that they and all fellow co-owners live in the home together. A smaller percentage (28%) say that they co-own a home with another person(s), but they do not cohabitate. Six per cent of respondents say that they co-own a home with another person(s) and neither party uses the home as a primary residence, rather as an investment or recreational property.

The COVID-19 pandemic forced some Canadians to reconsider their living situation, with many choosing to share living space with friends or family in a time of isolation.

“Different generations of families living under one roof is not a new phenomenon, but has been growing in popularity in recent years,” said Karen Yolevski, COO, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd. “Census data shows that multigenerational households are now the fastest growing household type in Canada. Households group together for many reasons, including communal care for elderly parents, help raising children, cultural preferences or simply to be together.

However, the decision to live together, including co-owning a home, is a decision increasingly made for financial reasons. In an environment where home prices and interest rates have risen quickly and sharply, and where the threshold to qualify for a mortgage has become much more challenging, Canadians are pooling their resources and buying homes together. In cases where homebuyers cannot afford to purchase on their own, they are combining their buying power with their parents, children, siblings or even friends.” “In a market beset by reduced home supply, escalating prices, tightened mortgage qualification requirements, and the highest borrowing rates in more than two decades, many buyers are having difficulties securing the property that they want. Some Canadians are using co-ownership as a way of boosting their borrowing capacity or lowering their monthly mortgage costs, helping them achieve their goal of home ownership,” said Yolevski. “By dividing the cost of a home between more people, Canadians can not only get their foot on the property ladder more easily, but also expand their home search to more desirable locations or larger properties that may not have been accessible with their budget alone.”

Of those who co-own a home with another person(s) and live in the home together, nearly half (49%) say that they purchased the home with another party because they would not have been able to afford a home on their own. Thirty-eight per cent say that by co-owning, they were able to afford a larger property and/or a property in a more desirable neighbourhood. Thirty per cent say that they purchased a co-owned home because they required family support with childcare or taking care of elderly relatives.

“Opting to co-own with friends or family is not as simple as signing a piece of paper next to someone else's name – co-owning a home often comes with meaningful lifestyle changes, and requires in-depth conversations over financial, legal and personal obligations,” said Yolevski. “Regardless of whether you live in the home with your fellow co-owners or not, the responsibilities of owning a home with other people are shared, but so are the benefits.”

Ottawa Resale Market Stalls in August, Supply Challenges Persist

Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) sold 1,196 residential properties in August through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System, 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.

“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.”

Janice Myers, OREB CEO, highlights that these latest figures coincide with the City of Ottawa’s allocation of $110 million for affordable housing. “Even if interest rates were to drop and the economy stabilized, housing will remain out of reach for many Ottawa residents. Collaboration among all levels of government and stakeholders is vital to improving affordability for homeowners and tenants alike. And we need to expand provincial regulations, allowing four or more residential dwelling units on serviced lots, to promote higher-density housing.”

By the Numbers

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.

Inventory & New Listings:

• August’s new listings (2,228) increased 7% over August 2022 (2,090) and were on par with last month (2,234). The 5-year average for new listings in August is 2,177.

• Months of Inventory for the freehold-class properties has increased to 3 months from 2.9 months in August 2022 and 2.7 months in July 2023.

• Months of Inventory for condominium-class properties remains on par with August 2022 at 2.2 months, a slight decrease from 2.3 months in July 2023.

• Days on market (DOM) for freeholds have increased to 31 days from 25 days in August 2022 and 26 days in July 2023.

• Days on market (DOM) for condos have increased to 29 days from 28 days in August 2022 and 28 days in July 2023.

REALTORS® also help with finding rentals and vetting potential tenants. Since the beginning of the year, OREB Members have assisted clients with renting 4,571 properties compared to 4,172 last year at this time, an increase of 10%.

* 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.

Stabilized July Resale Market Showing Positive Price Change

Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) sold 1,263 residential properties in July through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System, compared with 1,102 in July 2022, an increase of 15%. July’s sales included 979 in the freehold-property class, up 18% from a year ago, and 284 in the condominium-property category, a 6% increase from July 2022. The five-year average for total unit sales in July is 1,621.

“Both transactions and average prices are up from last July indicating consumers remain confident in the market notwithstanding the two recent quarter-percent interest rate hikes by the Bank of Canada. We’re only a month into the third quarter, but based on July’s positive indicators, we are likely to see solid year-over-year results in the second half,” says Ottawa Real Estate Board President Ken Dekker.

By the Numbers – Average Prices*:

• The average sale price for a freehold-class property in July was $754,188, an increase of 5% from 2022, and a 1% increase over June 2023 prices.

• The average sale price for a condominium-class property was $435,094 an increase of 2% from a year ago, although 3% lower than June 2023 prices.

• With year-to-date average sale prices at $735,103 for freeholds and $433,447 for condos, these values represent a 9% decrease over 2022 for freehold-class properties and a 6% decrease for condominium-class properties.

“July’s average prices are showing positive gains over last year, and year-to-date numbers, as expected, are still closing the gap from the peak pandemic market activity of early 2022. Additionally, inventory continues to climb steadily as new listings are added to the housing stock, creating more options for homebuyers. August may be a slower month in Ottawa, but I wouldn’t take a vacation from shopping for your home.”

By the Numbers – Inventory & New Listings:

• July’s new listings (2,234) were 6% lower than July 2022 (2,364) and down 19% from June 2023 (2,755). The 5-year average for new listings in July is 2,336.

• Months of Inventory for the freehold-class properties has decreased to 2.7 months from 2.9 months in July 2022 but increased from 2.1 months in June 2023.

• Months of Inventory for condominium-class properties has decreased to 2.3 months from 2.5 months in July 2022, but is up from 1.4 months in June 2023.

• Days on market (DOM) for freeholds have increased to 26 days from 20 days in July 2022 and 23 days from June 2023.

• Days on market (DOM) for condos have increased to 28 days from 20 days in July 2023 and 27 days in June 2023.

“Although we are in a sellers’ market again, the pandemic’s frenzy has calmed considerably. Sellers need to manage their expectations with true market activity — not every property will automatically see multiple offers or immediate sales. Ultimately, a property’s price is determined by how much a buyer is willing to pay. Using the marketing and negotiation skills of a professional licensed REALTOR® is instrumental for both buyers and sellers in this fluid market.”

REALTORS® also help with finding rentals and vetting potential tenants. Since the beginning of the year, OREB Members have assisted clients with renting 3,921 properties compared to 3,528 last year at this time, an increase of 11%.