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 for sale and for rent
A key site feature is our interactive maps with summaries of the area’s builder developments — which are updated regularly with starting prices, housing types, models to see and more — and new-build rental developments, which are also updated regularly. These maps and the related project overviews are perennial favourites on our site and a great starting point when you’re looking for your next home.
2. Why things go bump in the night
Many of the articles on the site are timeless and this is one. Does your house make loud bangs in cold weather? Regular home improvement columnist Steve Maxwell explains why. Read more.
3. Mini Reno Guide
A comprehensive resource on the site is our 40-page guide on how to have a successful reno, drawing on advice from several top renovators, including TV host and contractor Bryan Baeumler. If you’re thinking of renovating, start your planning with this guide and keep your reno from going off the rails. Read more.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Housing Design Awards
Ottawa’s Housing Design Awards are a key event for the industry every year and our write-up of the winners, the trends and the judges’ insights is always a great way to get inspiration and see what’s happening in area homes. This year was no exception. Read more.
7. Model homes
A top page in 2025 is another of our interactive maps, this one focusing on where the builders’ model homes are located. Touring the model homes is another great way to get inspiration and, if you’re looking for a new home, it’s a must. Read more.
8. Find a pro
Our curated and extensive directory of businesses is a key resource on the site. From builders and renovators to designers, electricians, chimney sweeps and much more, this is a page that is always popular. Find a pro.
9. Your maintenance calendar
Regular maintenance keeps your home safe and comfortable and reduces repair costs. Our Ottawa-focused monthly and seasonal to-dos help you stay on track. We even show you how to do many of them. Read more.
10. Featured projects
Introduced earlier this year, this page lets Ottawa companies — many of them multi-award winners — show off their work. Whether you’re looking for something as big as a whole-home renovation or as small as a regular maintenance service, this is a great place to start. Read more.
A bonus page: 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 2025 predictions now and watch for the 2026 article Jan. 1.
