The Housing Market Feels Stuck. Here's Why.

The Housing Market Feels Stuck. Here's Why. Buyers are waiting. Sellers are hesitating. And mortgage rates are reacting to events happening far beyond Canada's borders. In this week's episode, we break down what's really driving today's market, whether buying before selling makes sense right now, where mortgage rates could go next, and why uncertainty may be the biggest force shaping real estate decisions in 2026. 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 01:08 Insights from Whitehorse: Housing Market and Lifestyle 05:30 Current Events Impacting Mortgage Rates 14:20 Understanding Mortgage Brokers and Their Role 21:36 Buying vs. Selling: Strategies in Today's Market 27:53 Conclusion and Lighthearted Moments 28:57 World Cup Mood Boosts Don’t Miss Out! Hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and drop a COMMENT with your thoughts on where the market is heading! Get in touch with us! *Paul Stevenson* - Mortgage Agent Level 2 CENTUM Financial Services LP Email: paul@paulstevenson.ca Phone: 1-613-263-4543 https://www.paulstevenson.ca *David Warren* - Mortgage Agent Level 2 Referral Mortgages Email: david@referralmortgages.com Phone: 1-613-686-6003 https://www.referralmortgages.com If you have a question or topic you'd like to hear us discuss send us an email at: theottawarealestatepodcast@gmail.com 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, BIG - Billyard Insurance Group and A to Z Cleaning Expert. https://www.referralmortgages.com/ https://paulstevenson.ca/ https://guertinpoirierlaw.ca/ https://www.thebig.ca/ https://www.atozcleaningexpert.com