GOHBA in the News
Big changes are coming to how Ottawa manages urban growth
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…
Read MoreHome tour: Don’t just plan a renovation, experience it
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…
Read MoreLocal housing starts drop, but at least one official predicts that will change in coming months
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…
Read MoreMid-Year Check-In for Ottawa Housing Sales
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…
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