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35 years of dream homes

How have the lottery homes evolved over the past 35 years? We take a look.
Guest Column

Bridging the affordability chasm

BuildingIN looks at why sprawling homes are shrinking housing opportunities for young people and how we repair it.
Featured Expert

Building disaster-resistant homes

A Canadian initiative is bringing new and stronger ideas to the homebuilding world, writes Steve Maxwell.

Embracing the concept of biophilic design

Biophilic design takes an old idea and gives it a trendy spin.

October new-home sales stagnate

Although on par with September, sales were well below the previous year.

October resale market shows resilience

The resale market saw modest growth in October, according to the latest report.
From the experts

Inside The Sterling with Laurysen

Designer Wael Bakr walks you through Laurysen’s custom cabinetry in CHEO’s 2025 lottery dream home.

2025 People’s Choice winner brings the 1950s up to date

A reimagined mid-century bungalow with a surprising loft takes the trophy.

Ottawa’s 2025 Housing Design Awards

Stunning designs offer plenty of inspiration at this year’s design excellence awards.

Ottawa calendar of homes-related events

Tours, events and other happenings related to Ottawa and homes.

Caivan unveils models, new plans at Conservancy

The growing Barrhaven community is finally getting its own model homes and 14 new floor plans.

Majority of Ottawa residents worry about losing their home

New survey finds housing affordability at a top concern of Ottawa residents.

September new-home sales take a tumble

“Familiar late-summer trends” means slower sales than August, but also a drop from the year before.

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.

Annual summit digs into Eastern Ontario housing climate

Experts explained the challenges and opportunities facing the local housing industry in the coming years.

Resale numbers down but market remains balanced

Ottawa’s September 2025 resale market slipped for the third month in a row, but the decline was chalked up to a seasonal trend.

Ottawa a winner at provincial housing awards

Ottawa’s housing industry captured four awards at the 2025 OHBA Awards of Distinction.

Find bathroom luxury at the ReStore

Massive donation of high-end tubs, vanities and mirrors to be sold for a fraction of their retail price.

Glenview launches affordable townhomes in Orléans

Back-to-back townhomes mean affordability in Orléans’ established community of Chapel Hill.

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