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April 2026 new-home sales were ‘a masterclass in bottled-up demand’

April marked the highest sales volume for the month in 45 years thanks to the HST rebate.
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Average price of a new build: What $837,523 gets you in the Ottawa region

The average cost of a new-build home in the Ottawa area is currently $837,523. Here’s what that will get you.
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Updated 2026 housing market forecast offers negatives and positives

The CHMC shares what’s in store for the rest of 2026 and beyond.
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The rise of the citizen developer

How homeowners are helping solve the housing crisis — and changing Canadian cities.
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March 2026 new-home sales were subdued but there’s optimism

But the tax relief announcement at the end of March created a buzz that’s expected to be reflected in April numbers.
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Will I be able to afford a home in Ottawa?

Will a young person ever be able to buy a home in Ottawa?
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On the builder sites and in the news: What’s new with Ottawa’s home builders and more

Lot releases, launches, new models, housing development news & more: Find out what’s new on builder development sites in the Ottawa area.
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February 2026 new-home sales climb but are still below average

Although still below average, the increased activity is an encouraging sign.
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February 2026 resale market signals one of the slowest winters in a decade

Ottawa’s February 2026 resale market slowed again but held bright spots.
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Unique affordable housing project in Nepean deluged by demand

Intense interest in Beechcliffe Homes signals desperate need for affordable housing.
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January 2026 new-home sales off to slow start

It was the lowest number of January sales in a decade, after 2023.
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Looking back and ahead: the 2025-2026 Ottawa housing market

Uncertainty is the watchword for the local housing industry but there are some hopeful signs.
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Jumping on the ADU bandwagon

Additional dwelling units (ADUs) have moved beyond custom homes and renovations to production builders — proving they’ve gone mainstream.
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January 2026 resale market balanced while varying across housing types

Ottawa’s January 2026 resale market slowed but showed positive signs.
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Ottawa’s new zoning bylaw sets the stage for growth of all types

Ottawa’s new comprehensive zoning bylaw is an important milestone for housing and our broader economic future, writes Jason Burggraaf.
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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.
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2026 trends in Ottawa housing, renovations, design and decor

Check out what’s hot in Ottawa housing, renovations, design & decor for 2026.
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Construction financing shift is needed to 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.

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