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GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report

October 17, 2024

GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report New home sales climb in Ottawa: 54 per cent growth from 2023 October 17, 2024 OTTAWA -The latest data from the Ottawa New Home Market Report reveals that 320 new homes were sold in September 2024, marking a 54 per cent increase compared to the same…

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Big changes are coming to how Ottawa manages urban growth

October 5, 2024

Big changes are coming to how Ottawa manages urban growth October 5, 2024 Elyse Skura – CBC News $1.8M fee is not a ‘disincentive’ to applicants, say city staff Owners of land outside of Ottawa’s urban boundary will soon be able to apply for it to be eligible for suburban development whenever they’d like, instead of…

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Home tour: Don’t just plan a renovation, experience it

October 3, 2024

Home tour: Don’t just plan a renovation, experience it October 3, 2024 Anita Murray – Ottawa Citizen Nine homes, six hours, one fabulous tour: If you’re considering a renovation, there’s no better way to check out potential renovators than stepping inside one of their projects to see, feel and experience their work – enter the…

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Local housing starts drop, but at least one official predicts that will change in coming months

September 19, 2024

Local housing starts drop, but at least one official predicts that will change in coming months September 19, 2024 Mia Jensen – Ottawa Business Journal While housing starts in the region tumbled in August, it’s not surprising and could actually presage a sharp increase by the spring, says the executive director of the Greater Ottawa…

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GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report

September 19, 2024

GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report August sees strong year-over-year growth despite monthly dip September 20, 2024 OTTAWA – The latest data from the Ottawa New Home Market Report shows that 230 new homes were sold this past August, a 36 per cent increase compared to the 169 homes sold in August…

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Ottawa Home Builders Welcome Federal Changes to Mortgage Rules

September 16, 2024

Ottawa Home Builders welcome federal changes to mortgage rules to boost new home construction September 16, 2024, OTTAWA, ON – The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) welcomes the federal government’s recent changes to mortgage rules, aimed at improving housing affordability and stimulating new home construction. The changes announced by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland include…

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Ottawa Home Builders applaud new Provincial Planning Statement as a critical step toward solving the housing affordability and supply crisis

August 20, 2024

Ottawa Home Builders applaud new Provincial Planning Statement as a critical step toward solving the housing affordability and supply crisis August 20, 2024 – The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) applauds today’s announcement by the Ontario government regarding the release of the updated Provincial Planning Statement (PPS), formerly the Provincial Policy Statement. This new…

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GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report

August 15, 2024

GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report July figures: steady rise following peak of 2020 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 a decrease from…

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41st GOHBA Housing Design Awards Finalists Announced

August 15, 2024

  The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) is thrilled to announce the finalists for the highly anticipated 41st GOHBA Housing Design Awards. This milestone event celebrates the remarkable achievements of architects, builders, and designers who have pushed the boundaries of creativity and innovation in the housing industry. After rigorous evaluation and careful consideration by…

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