Sean and Kyle are discussing what to Expect in the 2025 Ottawa Real Estate Market this week on the REAL Collective Podcast.

The episode kicks off with Sean sharing predictions and exploring Ottawa's unique identity as a Federal government town. They touch on politics, examining how a Liberal versus Conservative government could influence Ottawa's real estate market.

Midway through, Sean and Kyle chat about the benefits they've experienced with Magic Mind, highlighting its benefits and offering a special January deal.

In the second half, the conversation shifts to interest rates, the emergence of a balanced market, and the return of seasonality to the real estate market.

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Intro (0:00)

Unpacking thoughts about 2025 and some predictions (2:40)

Two separate markets happening (3:45)

Ottawa is a Federal Government Town (6:20)

Impact of Liberal vs Conservate government in the Ottawa market (6:54)

Success or Failure? Depends on what lens you are looking through (9:50)

Solutions to the housing crisis (12:10)

Why we love Magic Mind (12:30)

Ottawa home and Remodeling show tickets (17:20)

What’s the expectations in terms of interest rates (18:40)

Have to sell vs want to sell (21:50)

A pessimistic view from someone in the trenches (26:20)

When rates are low, things are bad (28:08)

Getting close to balanced market territory (28:55)

Fallout from NAR ruling in the states (30:08)

Uncertainty leads to lack of buyer confidence (30:38)

You aren’t going to be saved by a rate (31:52)

Outro (32:22)