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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 the latest summer trends and explain why some homes are still moving fast while others sit. We also look at where mortgage rates are headed, how AI is quietly transforming the job market, and how supply chain issues are squeezing smaller builders. Join us for practical insights, market signals, and a few laughs.00:00 Introduction and Summer Real Estate Trends01:55 Current Market Dynamics and Pricing Strategies04:46 Impact of Employment Trends on Real Estate06:15 Bank of Canada Rate Announcement This Week06:39 The Liberal Party is Cutting Public Service Jobs08:52 Interest Rates and Economic Indicators09:55 The Role of AI in Employment and Efficiency11:10 Jobs Being Cut14:13 Is AI Replacing Jobs in the Government?18:51 Are Rates Expected to Go Up?22:06 Fixed -vs- Variable Rate Mortgages28:12 Home Builders and Material Costs30:42 Mood Boost and Closing RemarksGet 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.comIf 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.