Housing resale prices in the Ottawa-Gatineau region were down slightly in October, according to the Teranet-National Bank National Composite House Price Index, but still measured higher than a year ago.
The index, which tracks changes in the resale price of single-family homes, was down 0.5 per cent for Ottawa last month when compared to September.
Local prices increased when compared to October of last year, Teranet found, but only slightly.
OBJ360 (Sponsored)
Giving Guide: Foundation Sante Bruyere Health
What we do Bruyère Health is Eastern Ontario’s leading health organization specializing in aging, rehabilitation, and care for those with multiple complex medical conditions.   We bring together compassionate, person-centred care
Giving Guide: The Snowsuit Fund
What we do Now in our 43rd season, The Snowsuit Fund purchases and distributes nearly 17,000 snowsuits annually to children 15 years and younger from low-income families living in Ottawa.
The index is up just under one per cent when compared to the same period a year ago.
Among the eleven markets Teranet measures, the index increased 0.1 per cent month-over-month in October. It’s up three per cent from the same period a year ago.
Calgary, Hamilton and Toronto had the largest price increases while prices were down in Victoria and Halifax.