GOHBA News

Mid-Year Check-In for Ottawa Housing Sales August 15, 2024 Episode 1: Analyzing Ottawa’s New Home Sales       In the first episode of our mini video series, the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) partners with Cheryl Rice, President of PMA Brethour Realty – Ottawa, to provide an in-depth analysis of monthly new home…

GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report July figures: steady rise following peak of 2020 August 15, 2024 OTTAWA –The latest data from the Ottawa New Home Market Report indicates a continued upward trend in year-over-year new home sales for July, with a total of 254 homes sold. Although July sales typically see…

GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report New figures show four-year high for newly built homes sold in June July 16, 2024 OTTAWA –The latest data from the Ottawa New Home Market Report shows a positive increase in new home sales for June. A total of 332 new homes were sold last month,…

GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report Consistent performance year-over-year for May new home June 18, 2024 OTTAWA –The latest data from the Ottawa New Home Market Report reveals consistent performance in the housing market for May. The 361 recently reported new home sales represent a 6.5 per cent increase from the 339…

GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report Lower April Home Sales Persist in 2024 May 16, 2024 OTTAWA –The latest data from the Greater Ottawa New Home Market Report reveals a subdued performance in new home sales for April 2024, with a slight decline compared to the same period last year. The 317…

GOHBA Welcomes Housing Supply Measures Such as Four Units Per Lot and Changes to Parking Provisions in Ottawa’s New Zoning By-Law Draft  OTTAWA, April 19, 2024 — The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) expresses support for several proposed measures outlined in the initial draft of the City of Ottawa’s new Zoning By-law, namely: allowing four…

GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report Latest data on new home sales shows steady growth continues for March 2024 April 19, 2024 OTTAWA –The latest data on new home sales confirms a sustained momentum from the beginning of the year into March. According to the most recent Ottawa New Home Market Report,…

GOHBA Applauds Federal Budget’s Focus on Housing OTTAWA, April 17, 2024 — With the 2024 federal budget released Tuesday, the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) commends the initiatives it contains that are aimed at addressing the pressing housing crisis across the nation. As the voice of Ottawa’s housing industry, GOHBA acknowledges the significance of these…

GOHBA Supports Ontario Government’s Housing Legislation OTTAWA – April 10, 2024 — The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) supports the Ontario government’s latest steps towards accelerating housing development with the introduction of the “Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act.” Within the legislation are a wide range of measures that reinforce the province’s…

GOHBA: Ontario’s Investment of $37.5M Underscores Commitment to Building More Homes in Ottawa OTTAWA, April 5, 2024 – Today’s provincial funding announcement of $37.5 million for the City of Ottawa underscores the Ontario government’s dedication to supporting the construction of new housing supply and improving housing affordability in the region.   This funding, allocated through…