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We’re excited to announce that Burlington, On building permits are now available on Homicity! 🚀

With this addition, professionals can:
✅ Access up-to-date building permit data
✅ Spot new development and renovation trends
✅ Uncover fresh opportunities for business growth

This is another step toward making property and permit data more transparent, accessible, and useful for real estate, home services, and finance professionals.

Explore permits now at Homicity.com

🚧 Building permit analytics are now live on Homicity!

Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious about your neighbourhood, permit data gives you a powerful lens into what’s really happening behind the scenes.

🔍 Buy smarter: Spot unpermitted work, recent flips, or major upgrades.
📈 Sell with confidence: Show proof of renovations and build trust with buyers.
🌆 Follow growth: See which neighbourhoods are heating up—before the headlines do.

Permit data is now at your fingertips.
Try it now → Homicity.com

Ottawa’s January 2025 Building Permits: What They Reveal About Real Estate Trends 🏡

The latest permit data is in, and it paints an interesting picture of Ottawa’s real estate market:
📌 430 permits issued
📌 $185M total construction value
📌 295 new dwelling units

So, what does this mean for buyers, investors, and industry professionals? 🤔

🔹 Housing Supply & Affordability
More dwelling units mean added supply, which could help ease demand pressures. If multi-unit developments make up a large share, we may see more rental options or affordable housing solutions emerge.

🔹 Renovation Boom
A significant portion of permits are likely for renovations. This suggests that homeowners are upgrading rather than selling, potentially tightening resale inventory. Are secondary suites on the rise? This could signal growing rental opportunities.

🔹 Investment & Development Hotspots
Tracking where permits are issued helps spot emerging neighborhoods. Areas with high new-build activity could be growth corridors, while renovation-heavy zones might indicate gentrification trends.

🔹 Market Confidence & Economic Signals
A strong permit volume reflects ongoing investment in Ottawa’s housing market. However, if permit numbers decline in future reports, it could indicate higher borrowing costs slowing development.

📊 Why It Matters:
Permit activity provides early indicators of real estate trends—whether it’s new opportunities for investors, supply shifts for homebuyers, or renovation trends shaping the market.

💬 What are you seeing in the market? Are buyers and developers adjusting their strategies? Let’s discuss! ⬇️

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https://homeprint.io/blog/post/beyond-the-transaction-how-homeprint-is-helping-real-estate-agents-provide-after-purchase-value