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11/12/2026

The strongest offer isn't always the biggest number.

Most buyers put all their energy into the price, then rush the rest. Sellers read the whole offer: the deposit, the date, the conditions.

With more choice on the market this fall (OREB says buyers have more room to negotiate), those other terms are where you can compete without just paying more.

Swipe for the six levers, and the question I'd ask before writing a word →

I have a Home Buying 101 guide for Ottawa buyers. Comment "BUYER" and I'll send it to you ↓

New here? I'm Eric Bekkers, Greely local and REALTOR® with Bekkers Realty, brokered by eXp Realty. I post what I'd tell a friend about buying and selling in Ottawa.

11/12/2026

Thinking about selling? This winter, you'd face less competition than usual.

New listings in Ottawa dropped 18.6% from September to October (OREB). A normal year drops about 14.6%. And sales went up 3.8% over the same month.

What that means for you: fewer homes competing with yours, while buyers are still out there and still buying.

It works best if:
• Your price matches today, not last spring
• Your home shows well with snow outside
• You're ready to move in the new year

Check those boxes and you could be one of the few good homes for sale while other sellers wait for spring.

Comment SELL and I'll send you my Home Selling 101 guide.

Bekkers Realty, brokered by eXp Realty

11/11/2026

Waiting for 3% to come back? Today's posted rate is lower than every year on that list from 1975 to 2000.

Those are the Bank of Canada's posted 5-year fixed rates going back to 1975. Posted is the big banks' sticker price, so what people actually sign is usually lower. But look at the overall pattern.

From 1975 to 1991, the posted rate never went below 9.9%. In August 1981 it hit 21.75%. Imagine renewing into that.

What about the rates most of us remember? Bank of Canada data shows people actually paid about 2.5% on 5-year fixed mortgages in 2020 and about 2.2% in 2021. That's roughly two years out of fifty.

Here's why it matters in Ottawa right now. Anyone who locked a 5-year term in 2021 is renewing this year. On top of that, the Bank of Canada raised its rate to 2.50% on October 28, its first hike since 2023. The next decision is December 9.

So be honest: are you holding off on a move because you're waiting for 2021 rates to come back?

What that means for you: today's rate isn't a wall. Plan around it, and if rates come down later, that's a bonus. Nobody knows where rates go next, me included. For the numbers on your own situation, talk to a mortgage specialist before your renewal letter shows up.

Renewing soon or thinking about a move? DM me and let's talk it through.

New here? I'm Eric Bekkers, Greely local and REALTOR® with Bekkers Realty, brokered by eXp Realty. I post what I'd tell a friend about buying and selling in Ottawa.

11/11/2026

Buying in Ottawa? You may have more room on price, and more choice, than you think.

Two numbers show it. One shows how much choice you have, the other how much room you have on price.

Take a guess below, then swipe for the answer →

Ottawa isn't one market, though. Send me a DM with where you're looking and I'll tell you how that area is moving.

New here? I'm Eric, REALTOR® at Bekkers Realty, brokered by eXp Realty. Together with homeowners across Ottawa.

11/11/2026

Today we pause to remember.

To the Canadians who served, those who never came home, and those who still serve today: thank you. The communities we’re lucky to call home were built on your sacrifice.

Lest we forget. 🌺

11/10/2026

Buyers have more power right now than they think.

A year ago, if you loved a house, you paid asking or lost it.

This fall, you can offer a bit under asking and keep your home inspection in the deal. That offer has a real shot now.

Why (OREB, October):
• About 4.4 months of homes for sale
• Homes selling for about 97.5% of asking

It leans toward buyers. But not in every area. Some still move fast.

Send me a DM with the area you're looking at, and I'll tell you how it's moving.

Bekkers Realty, brokered by eXp Realty

11/10/2026

Well, septic and a 221 by 422 foot lot, and you're still in Ottawa.

Mature cedar hedging, a detached double garage and a freshly paved drive with room for six. Inside, it's not the sidesplit you're picturing: a vaulted, beamed living room with a floor-to-ceiling stacked stone fireplace wall, and a dining room with a coffered ceiling, exposed brick arches and a carved marble mantel. Out back, there's open lawn and a covered shed that gives you a spot to host.

4 bed | 3 bath | 221 x 422 ft lot | Well and septic | Rideau Heights, Ottawa

Comment "PRINCE" and I'll send you the full listing.

Eric Bekkers, REALTOR® | Bekkers Realty, brokered by eXp Realty

11/09/2026

🏡 Open house this weekend: Sunday, November 15, from 1-3 PM
📍 1136 Deer Park Road, Ottawa, ON

Live in one unit and rent out the other, or keep both rented. This fully renovated, legal two-unit bungalow has 4 bedrooms on each level. Each unit has its own kitchen, entrance, hydro meter and heat pump.

Every finish is new, from the luxury vinyl plank to the stainless steel kitchens. There’s parking for 6, and you’re close to schools, parks, shopping and transit.

Come walk through both units and picture how you’d use it.

Want the full listing before you come? Comment DEER and I’ll send it to you.

Listed by Nick Lalonde, eXp Realty.

11/09/2026

Prices are still falling. But they're falling slower.

The headline says Ottawa's average price is down 4.5% from last year (OREB, October).

That's true. But the average jumps around depending on which homes sold.

The number I watch: OREB's typical home price, adjusted for the time of year.
• September: down about 1.5%
• October: down about 0.5%

Still down. A lot less down.

I break down OREB's numbers every month. Follow so you catch the next one.

Bekkers Realty, brokered by eXp Realty

11/05/2026

Is Manotick part of Ottawa? Yes. Here's the catch.

It's been part of the City of Ottawa since 2001, so you pay city property tax.

But a lot of Manotick homes run on a private well and septic. That means a water test and a septic inspection when you buy, and the upkeep is yours.

Then there's the drive. Try it at rush hour before you commit.

Village life with an Ottawa address is worth it. Just know what rural means going in.

Comment COMMUNITY and I'll send you my Ottawa communities guide.

Bekkers Realty, brokered by eXp Realty

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