Archive for November 2024
GOHBA: Ottawa’s rising Development Charges threaten housing affordability
GOHBA: Ottawa’s rising Development Charges threaten housing affordability November 25, 2024 Mark Buckshon – Ontario Construction News The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) is warning that rising Development Charges (DCs) are significantly impacting the affordability of new homes in Ottawa. This statement follows the City of Ottawa’s Planning and Housing Committee’s recent approval to add…
Read MoreOttawa’s new home sales soar 40% in October
Ottawa’s new home sales soar 40% in October November 21, 2024 Mark Buckshon – Ontario Construction News New home sales surged in Ottawa in October, reaching 391 units, a 40% increase compared to the same month last year, according to the latest Ottawa New Home Market Report released by the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) and…
Read MoreOttawa home builders draw attention to rising development charges, call on province to amend DC Act
Ottawa home builders draw attention to rising development charges, call on province to amend DC Act Ottawa, Ontario, November 20, 2024 – The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) is once again raising concerns about the negative impact of rising Development Charges (DCs) on the affordability of Ottawa’s new housing supply, following the Planning and…
Read MoreBackgrounder – Rising Development Charges in Ottawa
Backgrounder – Rising Development Charges in Ottawa Ottawa, Ontario, November 20, 2024 The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) is extremely concerned with the City of Ottawa’s rising development charges (DCs) and the impact of DC increases on housing affordability and supply locally. The City of Ottawa has already implemented two increases in DC…
Read MoreGOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report
GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report Nearly 400 new homes sell in October, up 40 per cent from last year November 19, 2024 OTTAWA, ON — The latest Ottawa New Home Market Report reveals that 391 new homes were sold in October 2024, reflecting a significant 40 per cent increase compared to…
Read MoreReaction to CMHC’s Sagging Ottawa Housing Stats
Reaction to CMHC’s Sagging Ottawa Housing Stats November 18, 2024 Ottawa Now with Kristy Cameron Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association executive director Jason Burggraaf joins CFRA’s Ottawa Now with Kristy Cameron on November 18, 2024. Click Here To Listen
Read MoreJoin GOHBA’s campaign for housing affordability and supply in Ottawa
Join GOHBA’s campaign for housing affordability and supply in Ottawa November 12, 2024 CAPITAL MAGAZINE IT WAS ONCE A RITE OF PASSAGE for young people embarking on careers to buy a home where they could build their lives. But things have changed. The dream of home ownership is complicated for most—and impossible for many. Home…
Read MoreBuilding community together: GOHBA’s impact through community events
Building community together: GOHBA’s impact through community events November 12, 2024 CAPITAL MAGAZINE WHILE HOMES ARE AT THE HEART of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA), our impact goes well beyond advocating for new construction and professional renovation. We’re just as focused on building a strong, connected community. That’s why our events have become…
Read MoreHousing Design Awards Sets Multiple Records – Winners Announced
Housing Design Awards Sets Multiple Records – Winners Announced November 7, 2024 By Anita Murray, All Things Home It was a special night for Ottawa’s housing industry Nov. 2 as excellence in design was celebrated at the GOHBA Housing Design Awards in record fashion. The annual awards gala, now in its 41st year, is one…
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