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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 Podcast01:44 Introducing Paul Rushforth - Ottawa Realtor02:44 Booming or Bust? What's Really Happening in the Market03:43 Should I Buy a House Right Now or Wait?07:08 We're in a Typical Ottawa Market08:09 Interest Rates and Expectations09:09 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 Out12:04 The Hardest Hit Segment of the Real Estate Market13:17 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 Better20:40 What's Happening With New Real Estate Agents?21:30 The Power of Teamwork in Real Estate22:16 The Importance of Continuous Learning and Coaching23:39 Surrounding Yourself with the Right People25:40 Implementation: The Key to Success26:34 Adapting to Industry Changes and Technology28:38 Educating Clients for Better Transactions29:38 Work with Pros: The Advantage of Knowledgeable Mortgage Brokers and Realtors30:19 Market Predictions and Trends31:48 Why Home Prices Will Aggressively Go Up32:57 Will the Real Estate Market Explode This Summer?33:53 The Toughest Areas to Buy in Ottawa35:56 East vs West Ottawa: Which Side's Home Prices Are Rising Faster?38:25 Mood BoostsGet in touch with us!Paul Stevenson - Mortgage Agent Level 2 CENTUM Financial Services LPEmail: [email protected]: 1-613-263-4543https://www.paulstevenson.caDavid Warren - Mortgage Agent Level 2 Referral MortgagesEmail: [email protected]: 1-613-686-6003 https://www.referralmortgages.comPaul Rushforth - Ottawa RealtorPaul Rushforth Real EstatePhone: 613-788-2122Instagram: @paulrushforthrealestatehttps://www.paulrushforth.com/If you have a question or topic you'd like to hear us discuss send us an email at: [email protected] 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.