Ottawa Select Blog

Ottawa real estate insights, neighbourhood guides, market updates, and home buying advice.

Bank of Canada Raises Interest Rate to 2.50%: Ottawa Real Estate Update – October 2026
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Bank of Canada Raises Interest Rate to 2.50%: Ottawa Real Estate Update – October 2026

The Bank of Canada raised its overnight rate to 2.50% in October 2026. Discover what higher interest rates mean for Ottawa home buyers and sellers.

Corinne Campbell
28/10/2026
Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate at 2.25%: Ottawa Real Estate Update – July 2026
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Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate at 2.25%: Ottawa Real Estate Update – July 2026

The Bank of Canada has held its overnight lending rate at 2.25%. Learn what this means for Ottawa home buyers, sellers, mortgages, and the local real estate market in July 2026.

Corinne Campbell
14/07/2026