Are buyers active in Ottawa?

Buyer demand in Ottawa is **very active** as of September 2026. The pending ratio is 0.59 — that's contracts under negotiation versus the homes available to buy. Homes take a median of 56 days to go under contract. Active inventory is +19.5% year over year, giving buyers more choice and slower-paced decisions. Sellers are responding: 33.2% of listings have cut price. Overall, the Primpted Sold Score for Ottawa is 67/100 (Good Chance of Selling). — Live indicators (September 2026): Sold Score: 67/100 (Good Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 0.59 · Inventory YoY: +19.5% · Median days on market: 56 · Sellers cutting price: 33.2% · Median listing price: $226,969 (+13.5% YoY)