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Surface is celebrating 10 years of creating award-winning residential spaces that people love and are excited to come home to. Since the company started in 2009, we've evolved from designing unique custom homes for individual clients to becoming one of Ottawas most sought after condominium developers.

Further details have just been released about the First Time Home Buyer Incentive program that was initially announced during the last federal budget. The initiative could see Canada's housing agency contribute up to 10% of the purchase price of a buyer's first home.

Who's excited for Spring? We certainly are. Getting outside and enjoying some warmer weather is on most of our minds. For those of you thinking of moving to Wellington West Lofts or Hintonburg in general, this could be a perfect time to soak in some sun and explore your potential new neighbourhood.

The Globe and Mail recently published a timely article about the current state of the condo market in Ottawa. They spoke about the speed in which condos are selling, the supply of projects in the queue and the impact of LRT on Ottawa and the real estate market. The original article is only available to paid subscribers of The Globe and Mail so we've included the transcript below.

Like every big city, Ottawa is a collection of neighbourhoods, each with its own style, vibe and scene. You might find yourself in a shopping mecca in the morning, a historic market around lunchtime, and surrounded by popular bars at night. Here’s a look at five of the most popular Ottawa neighbourhoods (Westboro, Hintonburg, The Byward Market, The Glebe and Centretown) and what you might expect out of each.

Do you want to live in a neighbourhood that’s never boring? Are you looking for a trendy atmosphere and beautiful homes? Hintonburg and the community of Wellington West may be the neighbourhood for you.

When you consider purchasing a condo ensure you’re doing it with a company that believes in building not just great condos but great relationships as well. John and Jill are a couple who purchased a beautiful suite at Canal Lofts. They had a lot of life experience and knew not only what they wanted in a condo but what they expected of us as the designer and developer.

You may have noticed that we recently gave our brand a facelift. After a decade of encouraging our clients to push their expectations and dream bigger, we decided it was time to practice what we preach. Over the next few exciting months, we’ll be rolling out our new brand. First though, we'd like to tell you a little about it.

The Ontario government just announced that they will spend more than $7-billion over four years on a sweeping climate change plan that will affect every aspect of life in the province in a bid to slash the province’s carbon footprint. The new policies will affect what people drive as well as how they heat their homes and workplaces which means it will have a significant impact on the homeowners and the housing industry alike.

It looks like the Ottawa Senators could soon be building a new arena in LeBreton Flats after their bid was named as the top choice by the NCC. Their decision ends months of speculation as to who would be responsible for the massive undertaking that is sure to change the face of Ottawa. The Sens-backed RendezVous LeBreton Group managed to sway the five-member selection committee with a proposal that includes five distinct neighbourhoods centred around a major events centre.