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Hello Goodbye: Ottawa’s 2025-2026 housing market

Uncertainty is the watchword for the local housing industry but there are some hopeful signs.
Guest Column

Zoning bylaw sets stage for growth

Ottawa’s new comprehensive zoning bylaw is an important milestone for housing and our broader economic future, writes Jason Burggraaf.

February resale market declined but remained balanced

Ottawa’s February 2026 resale market slowed again but held bright spots.
From the experts

Top kitchen design trends for 2026

Kitchen specialist Laurysen Kitchens shares 9 trends for 2026 in this guest column.

Habitat for Humanity pauses project applications

Intense interest in Beechcliffe Homes signals desperate need for affordable housing.

A slow start for January new-home sales

It was the lowest number of January sales in a decade, after 2023.

Cardel unveils three-storey townhomes at EdenWylde

It’s the first time Cardel has offered this type of townhome and looks to appeal to first-time buyers.

Jumping on the ADU bandwagon

Additional dwelling units (ADUs) have moved beyond custom homes and renovations to production builders — proving they’ve gone mainstream.

January resale market varied but balanced

Ottawa’s January 2026 resale market slowed but showed positive signs.
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How to plan a custom home

Ottawa’s custom builder of the year, Casa Verde Construction, shares its expert advice.

On site: What’s new on builder sites and in the news

Lot releases, launches, new models, housing development news & more: Find out what’s new on builder development sites in the Ottawa area.

Inaugural housing symposium explores challenges and solutions

The Ottawa Real Estate Board hosts gathering to tackle the housing crisis, an issue that’s top of mind for municipal voters.

New-home sales end 2025 on a low note

The results were “disappointing” and “largely expected,” says PMA Brethour’s Cheryl Rice.

Ottawa’s Housing Action Plan well underway

Mayor Mark Sutcliffe brings the homebuilding industry up to speed on municipal action to enhance homebuilding.

Ottawa’s resale market held its own in 2025

Ottawa’s 2025 resale market was stable, balanced and resilient.

2026 housing & design trends

Check out what’s hot in Ottawa housing, renovations, design & decor for 2026.

Ottawa calendar of homes-related events

Tours, events and other happenings related to Ottawa and homes.
From the experts

How we can kickstart a modular housing boom

We need a shift in construction financing protocol to unlock the potential of modular housing, writes Rosaline Hill of BuildingIN.

November new-home sales remain stalled

In almost a carbon copy of October performance, November new-home sales were well below the previous year.

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