A Recap of August in Ottawa
August felt like the first hint of autumn on the breeze. The city slowed just enough for buyers to look around, yet the market kept its steady heartbeat. Inventory built the way it always does before the fall rush, and demand kept pace. The result was a balanced, opportunity-rich month across most neighbourhoods.
Ottawa Foodies Unite!
Have you seen our new series on the New Purveyors Instagram? If you’re interested in trying out some new, delicious restaurants in Ottawa, Kevin will be doing a tour a week on our page, introducing you to all of Centretown’s hidden gems. Real estate is about more than just the house - it’s about the whole experience of living there.
The Year So Far - Our Numbers
This year has been about showing up for our clients, every single day. So far we have:
124 clients helped
16,092 calls and 38,352 emails to book showings, negotiate, and keep deals on track
985 appointments for Buyer Strategy Sessions, Discovery Tours, listing consults, and offer reviews
Behind each number is a family moving, an investor rebalancing, or a first-time buyer taking the leap. Thank you for trusting us. If you are planning a fall move, we have the team, the systems, and the momentum to help you make a confident decision.
FirstList (formerly Knokd)
Discover the hidden world of off-market real estate with FirstList! Did you know that 1 in 3 properties are shared off the public market as "Coming Soon" or "Exclusive"? Gain access to this exclusive inventory and elevate your home search or listing strategy today!
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Ourboro
At New Purveyors, we're excited to introduce Ourboro's co-investment partnership—a game-changing solution to expedite your path to homeownership. By co-investing with Ourboro, you can secure a 20% down payment without additional debt, gaining access to expert guidance and a competitive edge in the market. Contact us to learn more and unlock your dream home sooner!
Real Estate News
Interested in hearing more from our agents about real estate? Let’s dive into some of our top blog posts this month:
Picture-Perfect Listings: Your Home Photo Day Prep Guide
Your photos are your first showing. This guide walks you through a simple room-by-room plan to declutter, light each space, polish kitchens and baths, style shelves, and sharpen curb appeal. We also cover timelines for the day before and the morning of, what to do with pets, and how to coordinate with your photographer for twilight shots.
Finding Your Fit: How to Choose the Right Neighbourhood in Ottawa
Not sure where to land? Use our framework to weigh commute and transit, school catchments, walkability, green space, future development, and total cost of ownership across areas. We include questions to ask on a neighbourhood walk, and a checklist you can bring on a Discovery Tour.
After You Buy: A Yearly Home Maintenance Calendar for Ottawa Homeowners
A clean, seasonal plan to protect value and avoid surprise repairs. Spring focuses on roof and drainage, summer on caulking and cooling systems, fall on furnace service and free trimming, winter on humidity and ice-dam prevention. Budget notes and pro-tips are included so you can plan the year with confidence.
Neighbourhood Monthly Statistics
Ottawa stayed balanced in August. Sales reached 1,236, up 12.1% year over year, easing from June and July highs in a normal seasonal step-down. Year to date, 9,936 sales are on the books, 4.1% ahead of 2024. The average sale price in August was $686,536, up 3.6%, with the year-to-date average at $700,828, up 3%. New listings totalled 2,121 and active listings ended at 3,971, up 13.3% annually and about 37% above the recent five-year August average; versus 2018–2019, inventory sits roughly 33–34% higher. The sales-to-new-listings ratio was 58.3%, months of inventory held at 3.2, and typical days on market were 28. Total dollar volume was about $850 million, a 16% gain. The MLS® HPI composite benchmark reached $633,000, up 1.5%. By type: single-family $700,100, up 1.5%; townhouses $466,200, up 8.3%; apartments $412,300, down 1.1%. More selection is meeting steady demand, giving buyers room to compare while well-priced listings continue to perform.
To learn more, check out our full blog post HERE
Pet of the Month
This is Coby! Coby is 4 years old, and he loves to be outside all winter, but absolutely hates summer walks.
Send us your pets for the chance to be featured next month!
