Is Ottawa’s Real Estate Market About to Explode?
Is Ottawa’s Real Estate Market About to Explode?
In this week’s episode of the Ottawa Real Estate Podcast, we ask the big question on everyone’s mind: is Ottawa’s housing market about to take off? We’re joined by Paul Rushforth, Ottawa Realtor, to talk about what’s really happening with prices, inventory, and interest rates. We break down why first-time buyers and investors are jumping in, what summer 2025 could look like, and how education and teamwork are giving agents a serious edge. If you’ve been waiting for a sign, this episode might be it.
00:00 Introduction to the Ottawa Real Estate Podcast
01:44 Introducing Paul Rushforth - Ottawa Realtor
02:44 Booming or Bust? What's Really Happening in the Market
03:43 Should I Buy a House Right Now or Wait?
07:08 We're in a Typical Ottawa Market
08:09 Interest Rates and Expectations
09:09 Should I Wait Until the Next Rate Drop to Buy?
10:27 Are Variable Rates Lower Than Fixed?
11:31 You're Waiting for Prices to Come Up and Price You Out
12:04 The Hardest Hit Segment of the Real Estate Market
13:17 Stop Sitting on the Sideline!
14:20 There's a Huge Lack of Information on Mortgages
16:51 Realtors and Mortgage Brokers: How to Work Together Better
20:40 What's Happening With New Real Estate Agents?
21:30 The Power of Teamwork in Real Estate
22:16 The Importance of Continuous Learning and Coaching
23:39 Surrounding Yourself with the Right People
25:40 Implementation: The Key to Success
26:34 Adapting to Industry Changes and Technology
28:38 Educating Clients for Better Transactions
29:38 Work with Pros: The Advantage of Knowledgeable Mortgage Brokers and Realtors
30:19 Market Predictions and Trends
31:48 Why Home Prices Will Aggressively Go Up
32:57 Will the Real Estate Market Explode This Summer?
33:53 The Toughest Areas to Buy in Ottawa
35:56 East vs West Ottawa: Which Side's Home Prices Are Rising Faster?
38:25 Mood Boosts
Get in touch with us!
Paul Stevenson - Mortgage Agent Level 2
CENTUM Financial Services LP
Email: paul@paulstevenson.ca
Phone: 1-613-263-4543
David Warren - Mortgage Agent Level 2
Referral Mortgages
Email: david@referralmortgages.com
Phone: 1-613-686-6003
https://www.referralmortgages.com
Paul Rushforth - Ottawa Realtor
Paul Rushforth Real Estate
Phone: 613-788-2122
Instagram: @paulrushforthrealestate
https://www.paulrushforth.com/
If you have a question or topic you'd like to hear us discuss send us an email at: theottawarealestatepodcast@gmail.com or leave us a comment below!
New Episodes of the podcast are available on Wednesdays at 10AM on all podcast services and at www.theottawarealestatepodcast.com
Brought to you by Referral Mortgages, PaulStevenson.ca, Guertin/Poirier Avocates Lawyers, CENTUM, BIG - Billyard Insurance Group.
