01 SELLING TIME
How long does it take to sell?
Separate the typical sold listing from the impression created by a handful of fast sales.
Time-to-sell studyIndependent questions. Local evidence.
Ottawa housing,
examined.
Better questions. Clearer evidence. Research to help you understand how Ottawa’s housing market actually works.
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THE TWO-WEEK CHECKPOINT · AUGUST 2026
Your Ottawa home hasn’t sold in two weeks. What does the data actually say?
Unsold after two weeks? Ottawa-region median selling times were 27–34 days in August 2026. What that means—and does not mean—for your listing.
Read the commentaryASKING-PRICE OUTCOMES · AUGUST 2026
Are Ottawa-region homes selling below asking price?
In August 2026, 77.5%–85.9% of sales in four Ottawa-region home groups were below asking. Compare sale-to-list ratios and changes from July.
Read the commentaryPRICE GAP · AUGUST 2026
What is the price gap between an Ottawa townhouse and a detached home?
Ottawa-region detached homes had an August 2026 median sale price of $805,000, versus $582,500 for freehold townhouses—a $222,500 gap.
Read the researchMARKET COMMENTARY · AUGUST 2026How long does it take
How long does it take
to sell a home in Ottawa?
A property-type comparison of reported time on market, with source tables, month-to-month context, and limitations.
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RESEARCH INDEX / 01—0302 LISTING BEHAVIOUR
What happens after 14 days?
Follow listing histories to understand reductions, relistings, and eventual outcomes.
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