As a hybrid site that provides both news articles on the Ottawa housing scene and a wealth of resources for homebuyers, renters and homeowners, it’s perhaps not surprising that the most popular pages this year are a mix of articles and resource information.
Here are 10 of the top pages this year:
1. New-home developments
One of the anchors of the site is our interactive map with summaries of the area’s builder developments, which are updated regularly with starting prices, housing types, models to see and more. This map and the related project overviews are perennial favourites on our site. Read more.
2. How to get rid of ants
Many of the articles on the site are timeless and this is one. A nuisance every summer, getting rid of ants is a common issue homeowners face. Regular home improvement columnist Steve Maxwell tackles the problem in great detail. Read more.
3. Find a pro
A key resource on the site is our curated and extensive directory of businesses. From builders and renovators to designers, electricians, chimney sweeps and much more, this is a page that is always popular. Find a pro.
4. CHEO lottery dream home
The dream home that makes up the bulk of the grand prize in the CHEO Dream of a Lifetime lottery is a perennially favourite read, perhaps because potentially anyone can win it. Our tour of the home includes insights from its designers. Read more.
5. Rental developments
A top page in 2024 is another of our interactive maps, this one focusing on new-build rental summaries. In the year and a half since we introduced this section, it has quickly become one of the most popular on the site. Read more.
6. Semis for sisters
A Hintonburg custom infill shows the possibilities of smart infill design with this striking semi-detached home positioned one in front of the other on a narrow lot. It was designed for two sisters. Read more.
7. Home improvement
Another key part of the site is our extensive home improvement section. How-to articles, features on great renos, maintenance schedules and more — this section is a must-read for any homeowner. Read more.
8. HN in Riverside South
Builder HN Homes commissioned us to create an editorial article about its new three-storey, back-to-back townhomes in Riverside South. The article introduces this new housing type for HN, which wanted a budget-friendly option for buyers without sacrificing HN quality. Read more.
9. Quick occupancies
In demand among those who want a new-build home without the wait, these listings are a sampling of builder inventory homes that are typically close to move-in ready. This is always a popular page on the site. Read more.
10. Trends of the year
Every January, we publish an extensive look at the year’s expected trends for Ottawa homes. We look at the market forecast and what’s new in housing, renovations and design in this well-read lookahead. Read the 2024 predictions now and watch for the 2025 article next week.
