Ottawa Property Shop Flags 4. 5-Month Inventory Shift Affecting Houses for Sale in Ottawa Ottawa, Canada - October 10, 2026 /Ottawa Property Shop Realty Inc./ OTTAWA, ON - September 28, 2026 - Ottawa's residential real estate market has entered a transitional phase as the fall season begins.

New data published by the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) points to a growing inventory base and softening transaction volumes across the National Capital Region, shifting negotiating leverage toward buyers while placing greater demands on sellers to adopt data-driven approaches.

OREB's August 2026 figures show 1,002 residential sales completed across Ottawa during the month, a decline of 18. 6% compared to August 2025.