Are Ottawa Home Prices Falling? Why I Believe More Price Pressure Is Coming Published: October 16, 2026 By: Dave Robertson, Broker/Team Leader, LIFE Real Estate Group Reading Time: 5 min read Key Takeaway: Ottawa’s housing market is showing increasing signs of weakness. While average selling prices have remained relatively stable, rising inventory, slowing sales, and […]
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Home Maintenance Tasks That Become More Difficult With Age Published: October 7, 2026 By: Dave Robertson, Broker/Team Leader, LIFE Real Estate Group Reading Time: 4 min read Key Takeaway Aging in place doesn’t mean maintaining your home entirely on your own. The right combination of family help and professional services can allow many older homeowners […]
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The Rise of AI Home Staging: What Sellers and Buyers Need to Know Published: October 7, 2026 By: Dave Robertson, Broker/Team Leader, LIFE Real Estate Group Reading Time: 6 min read Key Takeaway AI staging can be a powerful and cost-effective way to help buyers visualize a home’s potential, but it should enhance the presentation—not […]
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Why Every Family Needs a Plan for the Family Home Published: October 7, 2026 By: Dave Robertson, Broker/Team Leader, LIFE Real Estate Group Reading Time: 9 min read Key Takeaway Every family should have a plan for the family home—not because a move is inevitable, but because circumstances eventually change. Advanced Home Planning gives older […]
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Could Canadian Lumber Help Make Ottawa Homes More Affordable? Published: September 24, 2026 By: Dave Robertson, Broker/Team Leader, LIFE Real Estate Group Reading Time: 7 min read Key Takeaway Housing affordability isn’t only about home prices and mortgage rates—it also depends on what it costs to build new homes. CMHC’s latest research suggests greater use […]
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Published: September 17, 2026 By: Dave Robertson, Broker/Team Leader, LIFE Real Estate Group Reading Time: 7 min read Ottawa Home Prices Slip Again — But the Bigger Picture Still Matters Canadian home prices turned downward again in August, according to the latest Teranet–National Bank House Price Index. After a small increase in July, the national […]
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Ottawa’s housing market may be showing early signs of stabilization, but buyers remain selective. For sellers, that means preparation, presentation and—most importantly—pricing must work together from the moment a home reaches the market. In our recent market update, Has Ottawa’s Housing Market Reached Bottom?, we looked at evidence that Ottawa’s housing market may be […]
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Real estate conversations focused heavily on the house itself. The kitchen. The finishes. The size. The upgrades. But lately, many Ottawa buyers are focusing on something deeper. Community. People are paying far more attention to how a neighbourhood feels, not just how a home looks. Buyers Want Connection Again Over the last few years, people […]
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Canadian home prices have softened for six consecutive months — but Ottawa’s story may be more stable than the headlines suggest. In this article, we break down what the latest Teranet–National Bank House Price Index means for Ottawa buyers and sellers, why local trends matter more than national averages, and what today’s market conditions could mean for your next move.
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