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The Ottawa Real Estate Podcast
Welcome to The Ottawa Real Estate Podcast (TOREP)! Hosted by seasoned Mortgage Agents Paul Stevenson and David Warren, who have been bringing the Ottawa real estate market to life with the podcast for over four years. Whether you’re buying, selling, investing, or just curious, we’re here to share insider tips, untold stories, and plenty of laughs along the way. To our loyal listeners—thank you for your support and for being part of our journey. And to our new listeners—welcome! We’re excited to…
Episodes
- The Ottawa Real Estate Podcast
50% US Tariffs Could Shake Canada’s Economy and Housing Market
Canada’s economy is facing another major shock, with a potential 50% tariff increase hitting $28 billion in Canadian goods. At the same time, inflation has…
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Are Ottawa Home Prices Done Falling? (July Market Update)
This week we look at whether Ottawa home prices may have finally bottomed out, what the latest market numbers are telling us, and why mortgage rates could…
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Buyer Confidence Hits Record High as Market Forecast Darkens
CMHC says home sales could decline by about 3 percent this year while the national average home price is expected to dip slightly. At the same time, more…
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Inflation Surprise Means Lower Interest Rates Coming?
Inflation came in lower than expected, Ottawa home buyers could save around $30,000 on new construction, and a major tariff announcement could create new…
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Why Canadians Can't Make Sense of These Headlines
Mortgage rates still are not moving, but the story behind them is changing fast. We discuss why the latest economic headlines are sending mixed signals and why…
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Here's Why This Government Rebate Has Builders Paying Attention
A new government rebate could change the way many Canadians approach buying a home. In this week's episode of the Ottawa Real Estate Podcast, we break down the…
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Why Canadians Are Building Homes Instead of Buying Them
This week we sit down with Derek Serra, President of Westboro MIC, to discuss one of the biggest shifts happening in Canadian real estate right now.We explore…
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The Housing Market Feels Stuck. Here's Why.
Buyers are waiting. Sellers are hesitating. And mortgage rates are reacting to events happening far beyond Canada's borders.In this week's episode, we break…
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Self-Employed? You Can Still Buy a Home in Ontario!
If your mortgage is renewing soon, the first offer you receive is rarely the final word. And if you are self-employed and have been told you do not qualify…
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Are Buyers Panic-Canceling Deals?
Something unusual is happening in the Canadian real estate market right now. This week we talk about buyers accepting offers and then walking away, what…
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Is a Variable Rate Mortgage Your Best Move Now?
The conversation around fixed versus variable rates just shifted and the buyers who catch this early are going to be in a very different position than the ones…
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Interest Rates vs Oil Prices: Which One Matters More?
Ottawa home prices and new listings are both up at the same time, and that combination is telling two very different stories depending on which side of the…
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Your Mortgage Rate Just Got Hit by Global Conflicts
The Bank of Canada held rates but what Tiff Macklem said about sticky inflation should have every Canadian buyer and homeowner paying close attention. Global…
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Canada Just Made a Massive Economic Move (Here's Why)
Re/Max is being acquired by Real Brokerage, Canada just announced its first ever sovereign wealth fund, and AI is quietly reshaping how real estate…
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Your Home's Price Doesn't Matter If This Is Wrong
Most people listing their home right now are focused on the wrong things entirely, and it is costing them offers they never even know they missed.In this…
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The Six Week Window You Can't Miss
The spring market in Ottawa is not arriving the way most people expected, and if you are waiting for the headlines to tell you when to move, you are already…
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New Build Prices Just Shifted: Here's What Changed
Most people buying a new build right now have no idea that the rules just changed, and whether that change puts money back in your pocket or quietly disappears…
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The $130,000 Rebate Nobody's Talking About Correctly
Everyone is talking about the $130,000 HST rebate but almost no one understands how it really works. We break down what is actually happening behind the scenes…
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First-Time Buyers Have Waited Years for This Market: Here's What Actually Happened
First time buyers in Canada have been told to wait, save more, and be patient for years now, and the market has not rewarded that patience. In this episode we…
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Mortgage Renewals Are About to Get Expensive: Here's Why
Mortgage renewals could be the most expensive financial decision you have ever made without even realizing it. We are in a rate environment where even the…
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Oil Prices and Why Your Mortgage Just Got Expensive
In this week’s episode of the Ottawa Real Estate Podcast, we discuss how global geopolitical conflicts are quietly influencing mortgage rates across Canada and…
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If You Wait for a Crash You Could Lose Thousands in 2026
Most buyers are waiting for rates to fall or for a market crash that may never come. But what if 2026 is the year that waiting quietly costs you thousands?In…
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This New Mortgage Option Could Cost You Thousands More
A new 2 percent down payment program sounds like a breakthrough for first time home buyers. But when we look closer, the numbers tell a different story. This…
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Listing First Could Be Your Biggest Advantage in This Changing Market
Most homeowners and buyers are flying blind in today’s real estate market: missed opportunities, longer sales cycles, and rising frustration. In this episode…
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Federal Job Cuts, Rising Mortgage Arrears, and Canada’s Economy
In this week’s episode, we discuss how federal public service job cuts could influence Ottawa’s housing market and local economy. We talk about the recent rise…
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Pricing Properties Wrong in Ottawa? Here's What's Failing
This week on the Ottawa Real Estate Podcast, we sit down with realtors Greg Campbell and Frances Ebbrell to talk about the shifts buyers and sellers are…
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Is Your Divorce Costing You Your Home? It Doesn't Have To
As 2025 begins, buyer confidence is quietly returning to the Canadian real estate market. In this episode, we discuss what’s shifting beneath the surface, why…
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The Real Reason Canadian Home Prices Are About to Rise
As 2026 begins, optimism is quietly returning to Canadian real estate. In this episode, we unpack what December numbers really say about buyer and seller…
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2025 Ottawa Market: Our Predictions Put to the Test
In this week’s episode, we look back at 2025 and put our real estate predictions to the test. We break down what actually happened in the Ottawa housing…
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2026 Renewals Are About to Flood the Market
In this week’s episode we break down the real estate trends shaping buyer behaviour, the growing caution in the Canadian housing market, and why so many people…
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Canada’s Housing Crisis: The Coming Reality Check
In this week’s episode of the Ottawa Real Estate Podcast, we look at why Canada’s GDP shocked the market and how interest rates, the bond market, and global…
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Canada's Real Estate Market Just Changed Forever
In this week’s episode we explore how the newly approved federal budget affects mortgage rate policy and why political stability plays such a crucial role in…
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Inside Canada’s Real Estate Rollercoaster
In this week's episode we break down the latest national and Ottawa market data, revealing how month-over-month gains, shifting buyer behavior, and economic…
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Why Your Home Deal Is Falling Apart (And How to Avoid It)
In this week’s episode, we unpack everything shaping the Canadian real estate market right now. We explore how lenders are competing, the growing pressure of…
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How the 2025 Canadian Budget Could Reshape Real Estate in Ottawa
This week we break down the 2025 Canadian budget and what it could mean for the housing market, mortgage industry, and everyday Canadians. We talk about the…
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Bank of Canada Cuts Rates Again: Are We Entering a New Era for Canadian Real Estate?
This week, we unpack the Bank of Canada’s latest rate cut and what it signals for the future of Canadian real estate. We discuss how lower rates could impact…
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Are We Already in a Recession? What Happens to Home Prices Next
This week, we unpack how Canada’s real estate market is reacting to a tough economic climate. From the latest insights at the Mortgage Professionals Canada…
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Mortgage Renewals: How to Survive a HOT Housing Market
In this week’s episode of the Ottawa Real Estate Podcast, we break down the surprising resurgence in Canadian real estate activity and what’s driving it. We…
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Surprising Stats and New Rules You Need to Know
This week in The Ottawa Real Estate Podcast, we break down the latest twists in the Canadian real estate landscape and what they could mean for buyers…
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Housing Market Shockwave: Bold Government Moves, Tariffs, and First-Time Buyer Doubts
This week on the Ottawa Real Estate Podcast we discuss the government’s Build Canada Homes initiative and whether it will truly deliver more supply or fall…
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Mortgage Rates Drop But Is Canada Headed For Stagflation?
In this week’s episode, we discuss the Bank of Canada’s quarter point rate cut and what it means for variable and fixed mortgages. We break down why…
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Will Canada Spend 13 Billion on Modular Homes that End Up Costing Over 3 Million Each?
This week we break down Canada’s massive $13 billion plan to build 4,000 factory built modular homes on federal land. We explore what this means for…
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Are Canadian Mortgage Rates About to Drop Big Time?
This week on the Ottawa Real Estate Podcast, we break down the latest shifts in the Canadian real estate market and what they could mean for homeowners and…
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The Brutal Truth About Buying A House Right Now
In this week’s episode of the Ottawa Real Estate Podcast, we discuss the impact of US tariffs on construction costs, the rising demand for mortgage insurance…
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How a Hockey Team is Changing Ottawa's Real Estate Forever
In this week’s episode, we explore how the Ottawa Senators’ new land purchase could transform the city’s nightlife and tourism. We break down the latest Ottawa…
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Are Public Sector Job Cuts About to Shake Ottawa’s Housing Market?
In this week’s episode of the Ottawa Real Estate Podcast, we explore how federal public sector job cuts could impact Ottawa’s real estate market. We break down…
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Why the Housing Market Feels Stuck Right Now in Canada
In this week’s episode of the Ottawa Real Estate Podcast, we unpack why the Canadian housing market feels stuck right now and what’s holding it back. We…
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Why Markets Are So Slow To Recover (and Why It Might Be Permanent)
In this week’s episode of the Ottawa Real Estate Podcast, we unpack the surprising trends shaping the Canadian real estate market right now. Is the market…
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Only 42 Condos Sold in Toronto?!
In this week’s episode of the Ottawa Real Estate Podcast, we unpack why the market is heating up even as buyers are slowing down. We explore the latest CMHC…
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Why Developers Are Taking Their Money to the U.S.
In this week’s episode of the Ottawa Real Estate Podcast, we sit down with Matt Bournival from Greybrook to talk about how rising construction costs are…
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Ottawa Real Estate Chaos: Why Deals Are Falling Apart Fast
In this week’s episode of the Ottawa Real Estate Podcast, we sit down with Realtor Greg Campbell to break down what’s really happening in the market. Interest…
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How to Avoid Costly Home Insurance Mistakes
How to Avoid Costly Home Insurance Mistakes In this week’s episode of the Ottawa Real Estate Podcast, we cover the shift happening right now in the Ottawa…
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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…
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Are Ottawa Homes Sitting or Selling Fast? April Market Shifts
Are Ottawa Homes Sitting or Selling Fast? April Market ShiftsIn this week’s episode of the Ottawa Real Estate Podcast, we break down why some homes in Ottawa…
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Why Ottawa's Real Estate Market is Freezing Over
Why Ottawa's Real Estate Market is Freezing OverIn this week’s episode of the Ottawa Real Estate Podcast, we sit down with Paul Czan, Real Estate Broker and…
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Canada's Housing Crisis: THE SOLUTIONS
In this week’s episode of the Ottawa Real Estate Podcast, we discuss the recent election results and how they could shape Canada's housing market. With Mark…
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Will the New Budget Proposals Crush the Real Estate Market?
In this week’s episode of the Ottawa Real Estate Podcast, we talk about why Canada’s housing market is frozen despite record demand and how the new…
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Ottawa's Housing Crisis: How Bureaucracy Killed the Dream
In this week’s episode of the Ottawa Real Estate Podcast, we break down surprising stats about down payments in Ottawa, why delinquency rates are still…
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Ottawa’s Housing Market is About to Get WEIRD
In this week’s episode, we sit down with Greg Campbell to talk about what’s really happening in the Ottawa housing market. From rising inventory to shifting…
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The Housing Crisis: A Broken Promise
In this week’s episode of the Ottawa Real Estate Podcast, we break down the latest updates on Ottawa’s housing market and how political promises could impact…