Ontario Mortgage & Real Estate Insights Podcast
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Ottawa Housing Insights, Start Trends, and Anti-Money Laundering Efforts
In this episode, the conversation begins with an introduction and insights into the Ottawa housing market, followed by a sponsor message from Real Approved Incorporated. The discussion shifts to national and regional housing start trends, focusing on the seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts. The importance of rural housing development is highlighted next. The episode also covers Ontario's real estate sector's efforts to combat money laundering. The discussion concludes with closing remarks.
Key Points
- Housing starts in Ottawa have surged by sixty-eight percent in the first seven months of 2025, reflecting strong demand and community growth.
- Despite Ottawa's growth, Gatineau saw a sixteen percent decline in housing starts, highlighting regional differences in market dynamics.
- Ontario real estate agents reported only eight large cash transactions to FinTRAC in the past year, a significant decrease attributed to no-cash policies and increased compliance efforts.
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