GOHBA News

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…