GOHBA in the News

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 sales. Cheryl joins GOHBA’s Executive Director, Jason Burggraaf, to…